PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

State of Florida • Madison, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Parole/Probation Specialist supports the effective functioning of community corrections by managing offender intake and processing, ensuring accurate data entry, and maintaining comprehensive offender records. The position contributes to public safety by interpreting and coding sentencing documents, verifying offender data, and preparing detailed criminal records. It is not a probation officer position. This is a Career Service position located in Circuit 03 Columbia and Madison. It is not a telework position; the employee must report to the Florida Department of Corrections office in the area served.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Pass a Level 2 background check before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day intake and processing of offenders placed or released on community supervision, ensuring accurate entry into the Offender Based Information System (OBIS).
• Interpret, code, and enter documents related to offender sentencing and monetary obligations into CDC and OBIS databases, using the Automated Correctional Task System and Felony Offense Coding Manual.
• Obtain, research, interpret, and verify offender data to establish initial computer records for new commitments.
• Assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs.
• Request and screen criminal record information through NCIC/FCIC and other criminal justice databases.
• Prepare detailed prior records for new intakes.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor community service work activities.
• Assist with offender job needs and program assignments.
• Ensure 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.
• Florida Retirement System pension plan.
• Florida Retirement System investment plan (401(k)-type).
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP).
• Deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

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