CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST - SES

State of Florida • CHIPLEY, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Correctional Sentence Specialist in the Classification Department is to accurately assess and classify inmates to ensure appropriate housing and program placements, enhancing safety, security, and rehabilitation for successful reintegration into society. 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.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory skills preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, or Power Point.
• Experience auditing, analyzing, and/or interpreting data.
• Familiarity with sentence structure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take on the critical task of verifying and manually calculating tentative release dates, ensuring they align with commitment papers and legal statutes. Communicate with relevant agencies to resolve any discrepancies.
• Lead the preparation of release documents, verify final release dates, and ensure all necessary authorizations and records are perfectly in order for inmate release.
• Ensure precision by maintaining accurate data entry in the inmate information system, assist in training new employees, and supervise data entry staff.
• Manage the daily maintenance of inmate records, including updates on cell changes, work assignments, disciplinary reports, and sentence modifications.
• Be at the forefront of justice by preparing affidavits, testifying in court, coordinating inter-state detainer actions, and supervising the transfer of inmate files, all while ensuring compliance with policies and standards.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED