CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST - SES
About The Position
This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Jackson Correctional Institution in the Classification department. Our mission in the Classification Department is to accurately assess and classify inmates based on their needs, risks, and behaviors. We ensure appropriate housing and program placements within the correctional system. Our goal is to enhance safety and security while promoting effective rehabilitation, ultimately aiding in the successful reintegration of inmates into society.This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves. JOB DUTIES: Dive into the details by verifying and manually calculating tentative release dates, ensuring they align with commitment papers and legal statutes. Resolve discrepancies by communicating with relevant agencies. Lead the charge in preparing release documents, verifying final release dates, and ensuring all necessary authorizations and records are in perfect order for inmate release. Ensure precision by maintaining accurate data entry in the inmate information system and play a key role in training new employees. Take charge of managing daily inmate records, including updates on cell changes, work assignments, disciplinary reports, and sentence modifications. Be at the forefront of justice by preparing affidavits, testifying in court, coordinating inter-state detainer actions, and supervising the transfer of inmate files, all while ensuring compliance with policies and standards. Join us in this dynamic and impactful role where your attention to detail and leadership skills will make a significant difference in the justice system!
Requirements
- Must possess a High School diploma or its equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory skills preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, or Power Point and Redaction.
- Experience auditing, analyzing, and/or interpreting data. Familiarity with sentence structure is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Verifying and manually calculating tentative release dates, ensuring they align with commitment papers and legal statutes. Resolve discrepancies by communicating with relevant agencies.
- Preparing release documents, verifying final release dates, and ensuring all necessary authorizations and records are in perfect order for inmate release.
- Maintaining accurate data entry in the inmate information system and play a key role in training new employees.
- Managing daily inmate records, including updates on cell changes, work assignments, disciplinary reports, and sentence modifications.
- Preparing affidavits, testifying in court, coordinating inter-state detainer actions, and supervising the transfer of inmate files, all while ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
