Correctional Services Consultant
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tallahassee • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $54,135 - $84,289 per year
About the role
- Develop and Review Policies: Create, review, and update rules, procedures, and technical manuals for the Bureau of Classification Management.
- Evaluate and ensure staff actions align with department policies, and correct any errors found.
- Respond to Inquiries: Answer questions from field staff, other agencies, and the public about classification rules and policies through written, electronic, and phone communication.
- Maintain Classification Systems: Help develop, maintain, and modify classification systems on the Offender Based Information System (OBIS) and web applications, including programs, screens, and reports.
- Handle Grievances and Legal Documents: Research and respond to inmate grievance appeals related to classification issues.
- Prepare documents and affidavits for court petitions involving classification issues when requested by the Office of the General Counsel.
- Training and Support: Develop training courses and lesson plans for new Classification Officers, including scheduling and logistics.
- Provide guidance, technical support, and training to classification staff, other department staff, outside agencies, and the public.
- Conduct background reviews for staff hiring and coordinate special reviews with institutional staff.
Requirements
- Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Must have seven (7) years of experience working in a professional Classification, Correctional Officer Series, or Probation Officer position ( professional classification includes Classification Officer or higher; Correctional Services Assistant Consultant or higher).
- Applicant must have at least: ONE (1) year of experience as a Classification Supervisor-SES and/or other Classification-SES -SES positions in the Region/Central Office; or At least FIVE (5) years of experience as a Senior Classification Officer; or At least FOUR (4) years of experience as a Senior Classification Officer and a college degree.
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
policy developmentclassification systems maintenancetechnical manual creationgrievance handlingdocument preparationtraining course developmentbackground reviewstaff evaluationlegal document preparationclassification procedures
Soft skills
communicationtechnical supportguidancetrainingorganizational skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillslogistics coordinationstaff managementinquiry response