FDC-PROBATION/PAROLE SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 851435 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-PROBATION/PAROLE SPECIALIST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70021054 

Salary:  $37,582.22 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

POSITION: Parole/Probation Specialist

This advertisement is for a Career Service located in Community Corrections Circuit 080 Gainesville Main intake.

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

Salary: $37,582.22 Annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

JOB DUTIES:

• The incumbent in this position is responsible for the day-to-day intake and processing of offenders placed/released on community supervision into the community corrections information and tracking system (Offender Based Information System, OBIS).
• Interprets, codes, and enters documents relating to offender sentencing and monetary obligations into the CDC database.
• Obtains, researches, interprets, and verifies offenders identifying data, sentencing information, and monetary obligations to establish the initial computer records for new commitments. Assists in the coordination of both initial and pre-release orientation programs of offenders.
• Requests criminal record information through NCIC/FCIC, the department and local criminal justice databases. Screens new intakes for Florida Department of Law Enforcement registration. Interprets information in the preparation of the prior record.
• Develops, coordinates, and monitors offender community service work activities. Assists in monitoring offender job needs and work/program assignments.
• Photographs offenders for placement on the department's internet web site. Processes offender photographs and ensures that department quality standards are met prior to placement on the web site.
• Completes quality assurance audits to ensure accurate, complete, and timely entry of data into the management information system. Generates reports for management.
• Assists in the timely completion of interstate compact transfers and the monitoring of offenders with out-of-state detainers.
• Performs other related 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
• 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.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

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:

PROFILE COMPLETION

To qualify for this position, applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information but will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

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.

The Level 2 background check includes fingerprinting for state and federal criminal records and may also include local criminal records checks.

According to Florida law (S. 110.1127(1)), this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

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.

If you meet the qualifications and have the required education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. 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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.