FDC PAROLE PROBATION SPECIALIST-70025788-16-0 KEY WEST

Requisition No: 828517 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC PAROLE PROBATION SPECIALIST-70025788-16-0 KEY WEST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70025788 

Salary:  36,487.62 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 11/27/2024 

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***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECALIST –70025788

This advertisement is for a Career Service position 16-0 Key West.

Salary: $36,487.62 annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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) and/or the day-to-day collection, review and entry of score sheets into OBIS.

• Interprets, codes, and enters documents relating to offender sentencing and monetary obligations into the CDC and/or OBIS databases, which may require the use of Automated Correctional Task System, Felony Offense Coding Manual and/or Database Screen Search. This may include the entry of sentencing guideline score sheets as needed.

• 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.

• Ensures proper security measures are followed according to Department Policy.

• Completes quality assurance audits to ensure accurate, complete, and timely entry of data into the management information system and/or preparation and submission of all required agency forms and statistical recaps. Generates reports for management.

• Assists in the timely completion of interstate compact transfers and the monitoring of offenders with out-of-state detainers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to prepare correspondence.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Ability to review, update and analyze data.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstration of knowledge, skills, and abilities documented on position description as demonstrated by education, work experience and/or work sample and interview.
• Two years professional or non-professional administrative experience, previous work experience in data entry is preferred.
• One year of clerical or criminal justice experience. Vocational/technical training in law enforcement, data processing or secretarial science, or any college coursework from an accredited institution can substitute for the required experience at the rate of 30 semester, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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. If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application, and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please 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.