CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ASST ADMIN - SES

Requisition No: 874297 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ASST ADMIN - SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70014894 

Salary:  $56,984.72 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING: CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at South Florida Reception Center in the Classification Department.

Our mission in the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide a safe and secure environment for the public, staff, and offenders, while offering opportunities for rehabilitation, personal growth, and successful reintegration into society. Through professionalism, accountability, and integrity, the department is committed to reducing recidivism and enhancing public safety.

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

JOB DUTIES:

• Supervises and manages employees by communicating, motivating, training, evaluating, and directing their work, with authority to make or recommend decisions on hiring, promotions, discipline, and other personnel actions. 
• Oversees the management of inmate records, data entry, and information processing, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and compliance through audits and continuous monitoring.
• Maintains expertise in case law and legal terminology related to sentencing, analyzing and updating data and documents to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Supervises staff involved in inmate receiving, processing, and release procedures, ensuring accurate data entry, addressing discrepancies, and improving productivity through revised procedures and cross-training. 
• Responds to inquiries from law enforcement, inmates, and the public regarding sentencing and release, investigates complaints, and ensures proper resolution while attending required training sessions. 

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 its equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in classification.

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.