CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST - SES

State of Florida • JASPER, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Hamilton Correctional Institution in the Classification department. The Classification Department accurately assesses and classifies inmates based on their needs, risks, and behaviors. We ensure appropriate housing and program placements within the correctional system. Our goal is to enhance safety and security while promoting effective rehabilitation, ultimately aiding in the successful reintegration of inmates 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.
• Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

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

• Verifying and manually calculating tentative release dates, ensuring they align with commitment papers and legal statutes. Resolve discrepancies by communicating with relevant agencies.
• Preparing release documents, verifying final release dates, and ensuring all necessary authorizations and records are in perfect order for inmate release.
• Maintaining accurate data entry in the inmate information system and play a key role in training new employees.
• Managing daily inmate records, including updates on cell changes, work assignments, disciplinary reports, and sentence modifications.
• 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