SENIOR CLERK - F/C

State of Florida • Live Oak, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring a Senior Clerk for the Classification Department at Suwannee Correctional Institution. The department assesses and classifies inmates based on their needs, risks, and behaviors, supporting appropriate housing and program placement, safety and security, rehabilitation, and successful reintegration into society.

The Senior Clerk provides clerical and records support to the department. Duties include preparing correspondence, memorandums, forms, and other documents; maintaining inmate files; auditing records for new inmates; entering and retrieving information in the CDC database; and maintaining classification documentation. The position also handles incoming mail and document processing, responds to phone calls and assists inmate families, and performs special projects and other assigned clerical work.

This is an open competitive Career Service position. Applicants must pass a Level 2 background check and be eligible to work in the United States. The agency uses E-Verify and does not currently support H-1B visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass a Level 2 background check before beginning work.
• Be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, memorandums, forms, and other essential documents.
• Maintain inmate files, audit records for new inmates, and prepare necessary forms.
• Enter data into the CDC database; retrieve and print information; and maintain classification documentation.
• Receive, date stamp, sort, and distribute mail.
• Handle, copy, scan, and fax documents.
• Answer phone calls professionally and assist inmate families.
• Complete special projects and other assigned clerical duties.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental dental, vision, life, disability, and hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-free college courses.
• Florida Retirement System retirement plans, including the Pension Plan, Investment Plan, Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), and Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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