Correctional Services ASST Consultant

Correctional Services Asst Consultant

The mission of the Bureau of Admission & Release at the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to manage the intake, classification, and release processes of inmates in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner. The Bureau aims to support the overall mission of the FDC to enhance public safety and provide 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:

• Process Inmate Cases: Manage the processing of inmates under the Sexually Violent Program within statutory time frames.
• Prepare Information Packets: Compile and disseminate detailed information packets to the Department of Children and Families and the State Attorney's office.
• Monitor Recommendations: Track and monitor recommendations made by the Department of Children and Families and the State Attorney's office.
• Review Criminal Histories: Analyze criminal histories and all components of inmate commitments to determine eligibility under the Sexually Violent Predator Program (SVPP).
• Ensure Compliance: Ensure all processes and reviews are conducted in accordance with statutory requirements and program guidelines.

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:

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Four (4) years of classification, release officer or sentence structure experience.
• Certified to use the NCIC/FCIC systems.
• Experience in analyzing data and/or interpreting rules and statues.
• Allowed flexibility with your work schedule to meet the requirements of processing immediate releases.

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.
• 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.