SENIOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION TECH - 70013659

Requisition No: 852934 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: SENIOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION TECH - 70013659

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70013659 

Salary:  $34,586.50 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/27/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING TITLE: Senior Criminal Justice Information Technician

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Circuit 13-D Office in Tampa, Florida. This is a clerical position within Community Corrections.

The Office of Community Corrections aims to enhance public safety by effectively supervising individuals on probation or parole. They ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions and provide rehabilitative services to reduce the likelihood of reoffending. By promoting positive behavioral changes and supporting successful reintegration into society, the office contributes to the overall safety and well-being of the community.

Salary: $34,586.50 annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

JOB DUTIES:

• Enters and interprets statistical, financial, and technical data into criminal justice computer systems, helping staff analyze and categorize this information.
• Reviews and updates information from various documents into computer systems using standardized codes, making necessary corrections to offender records.
• Sends and receives investigative information and messages through various information centers, and explains retrieval replies to non-equipment users.
• Responds to inquiries from authorized personnel about information systems and maintains compliance with criminal justice standards.
• Ensures security of confidential information, maintains dissemination records, completes validation reports, and performs routine maintenance of office equipment.

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 High School Diploma or its equivalent.
  • Postsecondary education may substitute on a year for year basis for the required experience. OR Postsecondary education may substitute for up to 1 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.

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.

The Level 2 background check includes fingerprinting for state and federal criminal records and may also include local criminal records checks.

According to Florida law (S. 110.1127(1)), this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

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.

If you meet the qualifications and have the required education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. 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.

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.