CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - SES

Requisition No: 865328 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70027036 

Salary:  $50,584.56 - $81,941.08 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/01/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

WORKING TITLE: CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

***INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT***

This internal advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Bureau of Classification Management.

The mission of the Bureau of Classification Management at the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to ensure the accurate and effective classification of inmates. The Bureau of Classification Management is dedicated to maintaining a fair and systematic classification process that supports the overall goals of the FDC in enhancing public safety and providing effective correctional services.

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

JOB DUTIES:

• Conduct and Oversee Audits: Lead unannounced on-site and desk audits to check internal controls, records, and procedures at various institutions. Ensure audits are accurate and comply with laws and department policies.
• Supervise and Train Auditors: Manage and coach a team of Unannounced Classification Auditors, review their work for accuracy, and allocate their responsibilities.
• Develop and Implement Audit Plans: Create audit programs, perform tests to evaluate internal controls, and develop annual audit plans. Document findings and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Monitor Compliance and Corrective Actions: Follow up on audit results to ensure institutions take corrective actions for non-compliance. Keep track of open audit issues and their resolutions.
• Communicate and Report: Maintain open communication with management and staff, provide updates on audit status, and present audit results and recommendations to the appropriate levels of management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Understand corrections and administrative principles, the criminal justice system, and problem-solving techniques.
• Proficient in using the Offender Based Information System (OBIS/CDC), web applications, and Microsoft Office.

Legal and Policy Interpretation:

• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations, along with Department policies and procedures.

Data Analysis and Judgment:

• Conduct detailed reviews of data, audits, and reports.
• Use independent judgment to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.

Information Gathering and Communication:

• Gather information by examining records and interviewing individuals.
• Communicate effectively with people at all levels using strong interpersonal skills and maintain confidentiality.

Teamwork and Problem-Solving:

• Work well with others, support team initiatives, and demonstrate flexibility and respect.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Meet scheduled timeframes for audits and follow-up audits.

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 valid Driver License.
• Must be a current FDC employee.
• Must have knowledge of the unannounced classification auditing process.
• Must have at least TWO (2) years of supervisory experience OR FOUR (4) years of Senior Classification Officer experience.
• Must have at least FIVE (5) years of experience in classification and/or security.

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:

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.

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.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

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.