OPS Court Program Specialist II-Veteran's Court

The Fifth Judicial Circuit•Bushnell, FL

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About The Position

The Court Program Specialist II performs secretarial, administrative support, and clerical duties for Court Administration, including data support services for Problem-Solving Courts throughout the Circuit and for the Sumter County Veteran’s Court. The position prepares correspondence, detailed reports, charts, and memoranda using Microsoft Office; maintains a comprehensive office filing system; enters data; and trains providers on the data entry system. The role conducts research to collect data, analyzes information, enters data into the Drug Court Case Management System (DCCM), and prepares cost avoidance and recidivism reports as requested by the supervisor. The position establishes working relationships with state court system personnel, vendors, judges, non-judicial officers, participants, and the public. Duties may include administering oral-swab drug tests and mailing specimens for testing and confirmation. The specialist works independently and exercises discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information. Applicants must be able to maintain regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some travel within the Fifth Circuit may be required. A Circuit 5 Application is required, and the completed form must be uploaded when applying. The posting closes November 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Graduation from a standard high school; six years of secretarial or staff experience, including one year in a senior secretary or comparable position, is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university may substitute for the recommended experience.
Knowledge of and ability to use a computer and applications such as Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Ability to communicate clearly and interact patiently with the general public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive information.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to plan and establish priorities for work assignments.
Ability to maintain regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Some travel within the Fifth Circuit may be required.
A completed Circuit 5 Application must be uploaded when applying.

Responsibilities

Perform secretarial, administrative support, and clerical duties for Court Administration.
Provide data support services to Problem-Solving Courts throughout the Circuit and to the Sumter County Veteran’s Court.
Prepare correspondence, detailed reports, charts, and memoranda using Microsoft Office applications.
Establish and maintain a comprehensive office filing system.
Enter data and train providers on the data entry system.
Research and collect data, analyze information, and enter data into the Drug Court Case Management System (DCCM).
Prepare cost avoidance and recidivism reports as requested by the supervisor.
Establish working relationships with court personnel, vendors, judges, non-judicial officers, participants, and the public.
May administer oral-swab drug tests and mail specimens for testing and confirmation.
Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.