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Florida Jobs lists this CLASSIFICATION OFFICER opportunity in ocala, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
CLASSIFICATION OFFICER
This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Florida Women's Reception Center in the Classification department. The Classification Department accurately assesses and classifies 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.
Job Duties:
Conducting periodic and unscheduled assessments to track inmate progress, set positive adjustment goals, and motivate inmates to achieve them.
Develop comprehensive inmate management plans and identify needs and risks.
Planning and coordinating targeted referrals for treatment, programs, work, and services to meet both inmate and departmental needs.
Collaborate with various areas for optimal outcomes.
Evaluating diverse information sources, such as reports, interviews, and observations, to make informed decisions on inmate management.
Maintaining accurate and detailed inmate records in the Offender Based Information System (OBIS) and other necessary applications.
Compile and develop records as needed.
Leading disciplinary hearings, making custody and reclassification recommendations, and handling special status inmate reviews.
Ensure all eligible inmates receive appropriate gain time awards.
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
Requirements:
The selected candidate must meet four (4) of the six (6) below listed qualifications OR have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience in case management that uses assessments, planning, coordination, and evaluation to meet the individuals' needs.
Experience reviewing, auditing, analyzing, and/or proofreading data.
Experience applying laws, applicable rules, and procedures.
Experience or training in the use of the Offender Based Information System (OBIS) and/or related computer programs or applications.
Experience with Microsoft applications such Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint.
Experience responding to grievances, inmate requests, or other correspondence.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following qualifications: Four years' experience in caseload management; or Four years' experience analyzing data and/or interpreting rules/statutes.
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. The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.
Location: Ocala, FL, US
Worksite address
ocala, FL, 34470, US
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