CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMS CONSULTANT

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • $77,088 - $79,269 • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Bureau of Classification Management. The mission of the Bureau of Classification Management in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to ensure the proper assessment, classification, and placement of inmates within the correctional system. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have seven (7) years of experience working in a professional Classification, Correctional Officer Series, or Probation Officer position (professional classification includes Classification Officer or higher; Correctional Services Assistant Consultant or higher).
• Must have at least two (2) years or more of experience as a Classification Supervisor-SES or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Currently employed with the Florida Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and coordinate statewide programs for Inmate Visitation, Inmate Escapes, and Classification Officer Training under the guidance of leadership.
• Develop and oversee policies and procedures for statewide programs within the Bureau of Classification Management, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
• Review, monitor, and evaluate program outcomes to ensure efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and manage statewide inmate programs related to visitation, escapes, and classification responsibilities.
• Respond to inquiries from inmate families, field staff, law enforcement, courts, government officials, and the public regarding inmate classification issues, policies, and procedures.
• Review, investigate, and prepare responses to inmate administrative appeals and assess the need for additional programs at the state or regional level.
• Plan and implement statewide quality review programs for visitation, escapes, and audit standards, while monitoring institutional reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and maintain a Staff Training Tracking System for Classification staff statewide and analyze legislative changes and their fiscal impact on operations.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan), Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan), Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop), Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED