CORRECTIONAL SERVICES MANAGER

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

6d • $59,264 - $84,289 • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt 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

• Conduct bi-annual audits and site visits of privately contracted Community Release Centers (CRCs) to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Approve, disapprove, or modify Community Release inmates’ placements and terminations based on program requirements.
• Analyze and maintain data to identify trends and address deficiencies within Community Release Centers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Central Office, field staff, and vendors, acting as an ombudsman to address concerns and ensure smooth communication.
• Oversee the Statewide Community Release Auditing/Monitoring Program, including the preparation and revision of annual audit schedules.
• Supervise Correctional Services Consultants and review their audit reports and corrective action plans for policy compliance and quality assurance.
• Review NCIC/FCIC background checks, process Security Access Requests (SAR), and monitor level 2 background clearances for contracted employees.
• Review, update, and monitor data activity in the Work Release Information System (WRIMS) to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.

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