FDC-VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR III-70014860-SOUTH FLORIDA RECEPTION CENTER

Requisition No: 847383 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR III-70014860-SOUTH FLORIDA RECEPTION CENTER

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70014860 

Salary:  $33,760.22 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/03/2025 

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***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

Vocational Instructor III – 70014860

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at South Florida Reception Center in the Photography Labratory.

Salary: $33,760.22 Annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates the digital Photo Imaging ID System to produce identification badges and file photos for inmates on a daily basis. Maintains all necessary data and image changes to records stored in the computer, ensuring periodic back-up tapes are made. Maintains compliance with the Public Safety Information Act which includes sending images, via the internet, of inmates taken daily to Tallahassee, ensure photos are taken of inmates within sixty days of their release data and sent to Tallahassee. Photograph all medical inmates received. Maintains a thirty-day deletion file of inmates transferred from this institution and delete inmate images and files weekly from Digital Id System. Ensures all inmates that are released to Outside Court are photographed and sent to Tallahassee via internet.

• Supervises and instructs inmates engaged in performing task associated with the production of inmates badges, photo images for picture cards and medical files. Teach assigned inmates to perform task in the area of photography through on the job and classroom instruction. Instructs inmates in the proper care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Uses three (3) chemical development system in semi-automatic roll paper processor using temperature controls within one half degree to ensure a uniform negative result. Assists and instructs in cutting, trimming and mounting of prints on correspondence records and properly identifying and filing negatives. Process and prints photographic work for other institutions throughout the state when photographs are needed for various reports and investigations.

• Assists Classification Department in photographing gang related tattoos. Printing and lamination of work cards and gate passes for inmates assigned to work squads. Print release photos to ensure release packets are completed.

• Requisition and maintain adequate supplies to perform assignments and maintains proper inventory information. Maintains proper security of equipment and supplies. Evaluates inmate’s behavior, attitude and instructional progress and advise the Classification Department. Counsel with inmates when necessary regarding proper behavior, attitude and work habits.

• Coordinates with institutional staff, Department of Corrections Staff and others for technical maintenance, improvements additionalequipment etc. as appropriate. Instructs and assists in the proper mixing of chemicals for the development of color file while assuring it is done a safe and efficient manner and storing them until needed.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and two tears of experience in the occupational area being taught, as defined by the employing agency. College education from an accredited institution or vocational/technical training in the occupational area being taught, as determined by the employing agency, can substitute at the rate of 30 semster, 45 quarter or 720 classroom hours for each year of the required 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. 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.