CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d • $45,060 - $95,284 • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in the Office of the Secretary/Legislative Affairs/Victim Services. The purpose of the Correctional Sentence Technician is to compassionately coordinate, support, and advocate for victims by managing victim-related information, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation, facilitating timely notifications, and promoting victim-centered services and communication within the Department. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of corrections experience in auditing, coding, and verifying inmate sentence data, counseling, probation and parole, rehabilitative services, or corrections administrative experience. Postsecondary education in criminal justice, criminology, or one of the social or behavioral sciences can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Professional experience in a position providing direct services or advocacy for crime victims. Master’s degree with a major course of study in criminal justice or one of the social or behavioral sciences can substitute on a year-for-year basis of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Work with others to create, review, and update policies and procedures focused on helping victims.
• Analyze laws and regulations about victim services and recommend ways to improve how the Department supports victims.
• Manage and update victim information in databases like CDC and VINE, making sure records are accurate and notifications are sent as needed.
• Respond to victims and other stakeholders with empathy, guiding them through processes, and advocating for their needs.
• Provide and participate in training about victim services, and support coworkers to maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.

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