Parole/Probation Specialist

Job Summary:

The Parole/Probation Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day intake and processing of offenders placed/released on community supervision into the community corrections information and tracking system (Offender Based Information System, OBIS). The incumbent will also be responsible for the collection, review, and entry of score sheets into OBIS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interprets, codes, and enters documents relating to offender sentencing and monetary obligations into the CDC and/or OBIS databases.
• Obtains, researches, interprets, and verifies offenders identifying data, sentencing information, and monetary obligations to establish the initial computer records for new commitments.
• Requests criminal record information through NCIC/FCIC, the department and local criminal justice databases.
• Develops, coordinates, and monitors offender community service work activities.
• Assists in monitoring offender job needs and work/program assignments.
• Photographs offenders for placement on the department's internet web site.
• Processes offender photographs and ensures that department quality standards are met prior to placement on the web site.
• Ensures proper security measures are followed according to Department Policy.
• Completes quality assurance audits to ensure accurate, complete, and timely entry of data into the management information system and/or preparation and submission of all required agency forms and statistical recaps.
• Assists in the timely completion of interstate compact transfers and the monitoring of offenders with out-of-state detainers.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System.

Requirements:

Candidates must have the desired education, knowledge, and experience to support the requirements of the position. 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.