SENIOR CLERK - F/C

Requisition No: 875765 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: SENIOR CLERK - F/C

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70013250 

Salary:  $34,760.18 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/19/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING TITLE: SENIOR CLERK-F/C (CLASSIFICATION)

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Cross City Correctional Institution in the Classification Department.

The mission of the Senior Clerk is to provide efficient and professional clerical support to the Classification Department by maintaining accurate inmate records, ensuring timely communication, and delivering exceptional customer service. We are committed to upholding organizational standards, assisting staff, and contributing to the effective management of inmate documentation and special projects with integrity and dedication.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Perform general office tasks like answering phones, drafting memos, typing forms, filing, copying, scanning, and sorting mail for the Classification Department.
• Assist with maintaining inmate files, completing audits, preparing documents, and organizing records for new and current inmates.
• Input and retrieve information from the CDC database, print reports, and prepare documents for inmate transfers or special projects.
• Professionally answer phone calls, assist inmate families, and forward inquiries to the appropriate staff.
• Provide clerical support for special assignments, organize classification documents, and help with tasks assigned by supervisors.

Join us in this dynamic role wyhere your attention to detail and organizational skills will make a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Classification Department!

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or it's equivalent.
• Must possess one (1) year of clerical/data entry experience.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship. 

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.