SENIOR CLERK - F/C (CLASSIFICATION)

State of Florida • OKEECHOBEE, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Okeechobee Correctional Institution in the Classification Department. The Classification Department is dedicated to precisely evaluating and categorizing inmates according to their needs, risks, and behaviors. We ensure appropriate housing and program placements within the correctional system. Our goal is to enhance safety and security while promoting effective rehabilitation, ultimately aiding in the successful reintegration of inmates into society.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess two years of clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Be the backbone of the Classification Department by preparing correspondence, memorandums, and typing essential forms and documents.
• Play a crucial role in the Inmate Records area by maintaining inmate files, conducting audits on new inmates, and preparing necessary forms.
• Showcase your organizational skills by inputting data into the CDC database, retrieving and printing information, and maintaining classification documentation.
• Keep the department running smoothly by receiving, date stamping, sorting and distributing mail, as well as handling, copying scanning, and faxing of documents.
• Provide top-notch customer service by answering phone calls professionally, assisting inmate families, and taking on special projects and other clerical duties as assigned.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED