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People First Service Center

SENIOR CLASSIFICATION OFFICER

People First Service Center, Florida, New York, United States

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Requisition No: 862885

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: SENIOR CLASSIFICATION OFFICER

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website.

JOB DUTIES

Conduct 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

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

Possess at least one year of Classification Officer experience.

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.

APPLICATION CONTACT 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.

EEO STATEMENTS 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.

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