PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

State of Florida•Ensley, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Circuit 01 – 6 Pensacola Main. The mission of this position is to support the effective functioning of community corrections by managing the intake and processing of offenders, ensuring accurate data entry, and maintaining comprehensive offender records. This role is crucial in enhancing public safety by interpreting and coding sentencing documents, verifying offender data, and preparing detailed criminal records. Additionally, the position aims to drive offender rehabilitation by coordinating community service activities, assisting with job placements and program assignments, and ensuring high-quality documentation. Through meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to public safety, this role makes a significant impact on the community corrections system. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves. This is not a probation officer position. Join us in this dynamic role where your attention to detail and dedication to public safety will make a significant difference in the community corrections system!

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be proficient in accurate typing and data entry.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day intake and processing of offenders placed or released on community supervision, ensuring accurate data entry into the Offender Based Information System (OBIS).
Interpret, coding, and entering documents related to offender sentencing and monetary obligations into the CDC and OBIS databases, utilizing advanced tools like the Automated Correctional Task System and Felony Offense Coding Manual.
Obtain, researching, interpreting, and verifying offender data to establish initial computer records for new commitments, and assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs.
Requesting and screening criminal record information through NCIC/FCIC and other criminal justice databases and preparing detailed prior records for new intakes.
Developing, coordinating, and monitoring community service work activities, assisting with job needs and program assignments, and ensuring high-quality offender photographs for the department's website.

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
Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.