COMMISSION TECHNICIAN II - 78003085

Requisition No: 872947 

Agency: Commission on Offender Review

Working Title: COMMISSION TECHNICIAN II - 78003085

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 78003085 

Salary:  $34,760 

Posting Closing Date: 04/03/2026 

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COMMISSION TECHNICIAN II

 FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW

***OPEN COMPETITIVE***

The Florida Commission on Offender Review 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.

DESCRIPTION

The Commission Technician performs varied and extremely confidential work providing clerical and other essential support by receiving and routing incoming and outgoing mail; answering the telephone; entering and requesting information regarding NCIC/FCIC; corresponding with law enforcement; updating information in files; receiving, processing warrants, copying, scanning, and distributing various material; and performing additional functions as needed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Prepares Commission warrants on release violators, (i.e., conditional, control, addiction recovery, conditional medical and parole), for Commissioners signature, by entering warrant information into the warrant database. Process warrants by notifying all appropriate law enforcement agencies and other states/jurisdictions by email, fax, or mail. Enters into FCIC/NCIC terminal all persons wanted for violations of the conditions of supervision. Makes the appropriate data entries into the corrections data center (CDC). Monitors the FCIC/NCIC terminal for incoming messages from law enforcement agencies regarding possible active warrants and status inquires from law enforcement. Verifies hits on wanted persons who are under one of the Commission's programs, and upon verification of  the appropriateness of the arrest, authorize a no bond hold to be placed on the releasee to prevent their release from custody. Processes the arrest notification to the appropriate regional office to ensure the timeliness of the hearing process. Ensures all wanted entries and files in the FCIC/NCIC terminal are accurate and certifies this to the FCIC authorities via monthly validations reports. Answers telephone inquiries and serves as the section's receptionist. Serves as the agency's second terminal operator upon request of authorized employees, request of criminal histories, Florida summaries, driver license summaries and other types of inquires through the FCIC/NCIC database. Provide assistance to the Revocations Supervisor with routine tasks such as case file reviews, case files retrievals, collecting data on status of cases, transmitting information to other offices.

Emails and/or faxes warrants, orders and amended certificates to regional offices, county jails or correctional institutions for immediate action. Responds to e-mail or phone requests for Commission action forms, warrants, etc. Types and processes correspondence, as needed, for the Revocations Supervisor.

Provides assistance to Revocations Supervisor with routine tasks, such as case file reviews, case file retrievals, collecting data on status of cases, or transmitting information to other offices. Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

• 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.

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.

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.