CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION TECHNICIAN

State of Florida • Homestead, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of a Criminal Justice Information Technician at the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to ensure the accurate and timely collection, processing, and dissemination of criminal justice information. This role involves maintaining and updating offender records, managing data entry and retrieval systems, and supporting the overall information needs of the department. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Requirements

• Must possess one year of secretarial or clerical work experience.
• A high school diploma or its equivalent or college education from an accredited institution at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours can substitute for the required work experience.
• Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.
• Must pass a Level 2 background check.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, recording, and securing payments from probationers and parolees, ensuring precise data entry and auditing payment logs.
• Issuing receipts, correcting errors, and performing daily reconciliations for supervisor review and approval.
• Preparing essential transmittal correspondence and fiscal reports and collaborating with staff to maintain a smooth flow of information and provide crucial data.
• Reviewing, verifying, and editing documents for submission to courts and criminal justice agencies, all while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Engaging in diverse office tasks such as taking photos of probationers, responding to inquiries, managing supplies, and handling the creation and destruction of 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, Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan), Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop), Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED