SENIOR CLERK - F/C

State of Florida • Florida City, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Clerk works in the Classification Department at Homestead Correctional Institution. The department assesses and classifies inmates according to their needs, risks, and behaviours, and determines appropriate housing and program placements to support safety, security, rehabilitation, and successful reintegration. This is an onsite position and is not eligible for telework.

The role provides clerical and records support to the department, including preparing correspondence and forms, maintaining inmate files and classification documentation, entering and retrieving information in the CDC database, processing mail and documents, and assisting callers and inmate families. The position also takes on special projects and other clerical duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a Level 2 background check before starting work.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and memorandums, and type essential forms and 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 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.
• Florida Retirement System 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