COMMISSION TECHNICIAN II - 78001845

Requisition No: 864736 

Agency: Commission on Offender Review

Working Title: COMMISSION TECHNICIAN II - 78001845

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 78001845 

Salary:  $34,760.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2025 

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COMMISSION TECHNICIAN II

 FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW

*** Open Competitive ***

The Florida Commission on Offender Review, formerly known as the Florida Parole Commission, is looking to fill the Commission Technician II – CS position. The Commission on Offender Review performs a vital role in Florida’s criminal justice system by preserving the autonomy needed in post-release decisions affecting inmates and ex-offenders. The commission functions as a quasi-judicial, decision-making body. Commissioners preside over weekly meetings at the central office in Tallahassee and various other state locations as required by statute. During these public proceedings, the commissioners make a variety of determinations regarding parole and other releases.

Benefits

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage through CHP and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• Various plans for dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays each year.
• One Personal Holiday each a year.
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (paid 100% by employer).
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida colleges and universities for up to six credit hours per semester.
• Seven paid weeks of Maternity Leave, plus two paid weeks of Care and Bonding Leave.

Description

• This position assists the coordinator in carrying out the mission of the Office of Executive Clemency as set forth, crafted and designed by the Board of Executive Clemency. The incumbent is heavy relied upon and trusted by the coordinator to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.

Examples of Work

• Performs the first step of the Clemency process to enter the applicant upon receipt of the clemency application ino the MacNet database including all identifiers and types of clemency.
• Must research applicant in the various criminal justice databases, including CDC, to ensure proper identification and EC# and DC# are captured.
• Returns applications that are incomplete or ineligible due to Rules of Executive Clemency with correspondence providing remedy for re-filing.
• Scans applications and correspondence prior to sending and place into database.
• Responds to applicants using form templates to questions or problems relative to the acceptance or rejection of applications received via postal service, telephone, fax, web email, or at the request of the coordinator.
• Forwards file to Clemency Invesgitations for Investigation, enters information into database, and craeates files.
• Prepare closed status letters to ineligible applicatns which have been reviewed by investigators in Clemency Administration.
• Answers multiline telphone system, responding to a high volume of callers requesting information regarding the complete process and procedures, and various other subject areas related to clemency. Provides detailed information to callers regarding nthe Rules of Executive Clemency. 
• Assists the Coordinator in the review and proofing documents prepared for the quarterly Clemency Meetings.
• Assist in the packing and preparing materials for the quarterly Clemency Meetings.
• Assist in the notification to applicants and/or attorneys of final decision during Clemency Meetings. Attemds Clemency Meeting and assists the Coordinator as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of Executive Clemency experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of proper grammar and general office procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Possess active listening skills with problem solving/critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to prepare and maintain confidential and accurate information.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Ability to adapt, be flexible, and multi-task between assignments.
• Ability to work efficiently in stressful environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact well with both internal and external individuals.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to review and edit data and correspondence with accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to receive and appropriately act upon critique/training in a positive manner.
• Knowledge of criminal justice/court related documents.

As part of the interview process, a work sample may be required.

Special Notes:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Commission on Offender Review that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Commission. Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Also, employees are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.”

**NOTE: It is unacceptable to use the statement “See resume” in place of work history. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida employment application. Please use complete sentences, correct grammar, and punctuation.

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.