Broward County Sheriff's Office
Community Programs Supervision Specialist
Broward County Sheriff's Office, Florida, New York, United States
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services, Psychology, or related field.
A minimum of two (2) years experience in parole, probation, public investigations, clemency, victim services, law enforcement, or detention work.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work with diverse populations.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license throughout employment without any restrictions that affect job performance. A complete driving history may be requested during the process.
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered – such training or experience must be clearly documented on the application for consideration.
Overview Under administrative direction, employees in this classification provide professional case management and supervision of offenders under court order to one of the Department of Community Programs (DOCP) Supervision Divisions, including Pretrial Services, County Probation, and Day Reporting and Reentry Center. Employees monitor supervision conditions, provide non‑clinical counseling and guidance, tender community resource referrals, offer recommendations to the court, perform field supervision and surveillance, attend court hearings on behalf of the agency, and assess risk and needs of offenders for the control/supervision and protection of the community.
Employees may be expected to work within a jail setting with inmates. Work is reviewed by an administrative superior through conferences, reviews, and reports for adherence to established policies and achievement of desired objectives. Employees perform related work as directed.
Responsibilities Assess the needs of participants through interviews and comprehensive investigations and identify community resources for appropriate referrals.
Process new intakes, provide orientation, and instruct participants regarding the requirements and conditions of community supervision.
Monitor court‑ordered and program‑mandated conditions as required.
Maintain communication and partnerships with various community agencies for referral sources for participants.
Conduct field supervision of participants as necessary.
Install and maintain electronic monitoring equipment.
Respond to alerts on electronically monitored program participants to determine program compliance, violations, and equipment malfunctions; coordinate appropriate response from law enforcement if necessary. May be required to be on call during the evening and night to respond.
Maintain files, records and case documentation on participants.
Maintain statistical data and records regarding activities conducted, including utilization of an automated case management system.
Conduct interviews and criminal history investigations of participants/inmates for the courts.
Provide recommendations to the Court regarding the risk factors to be considered in releasing inmates to the community.
Collect fees from offenders for the Court or the agency.
Submit various written reports, memos, letters and correspondence on behalf of the Agency.
Conduct tests to determine the use of illegal substances and/or alcohol.
Communicate with victims and assist them with referrals to appropriate social service providers as necessary.
Perform liaison work on behalf of participants with internal departments, judges, attorneys, social service providers, and professional entities.
Attend and testify at depositions, trials, hearings or other court hearings as required.
Prepare affidavits of non‑compliance and arrest warrants when required.
Maintain appropriate levels of participant confidentiality as required by law.
Perform related duties as directed.
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5‑10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. May require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavier objects. Incumbents are required, from time to time, to perform field visits, where work includes a risk element in the event of entry into a hostile environment. Thus, tasks include potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements consistent with conditions encountered in field visits.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Broward Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff’s Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but is not limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer‑based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. BSO is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans’ preference per Florida law.
Contact & Application Upon successful submission, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact Applicant Support for inquiries. For technical assistance, contact Applicant Support (GovernmentJobs.com) Monday‑Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. EST, via phone at 855‑524‑5627 or email at support@governmentjobs.com.
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Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services, Psychology, or related field.
A minimum of two (2) years experience in parole, probation, public investigations, clemency, victim services, law enforcement, or detention work.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work with diverse populations.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license throughout employment without any restrictions that affect job performance. A complete driving history may be requested during the process.
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered – such training or experience must be clearly documented on the application for consideration.
Overview Under administrative direction, employees in this classification provide professional case management and supervision of offenders under court order to one of the Department of Community Programs (DOCP) Supervision Divisions, including Pretrial Services, County Probation, and Day Reporting and Reentry Center. Employees monitor supervision conditions, provide non‑clinical counseling and guidance, tender community resource referrals, offer recommendations to the court, perform field supervision and surveillance, attend court hearings on behalf of the agency, and assess risk and needs of offenders for the control/supervision and protection of the community.
Employees may be expected to work within a jail setting with inmates. Work is reviewed by an administrative superior through conferences, reviews, and reports for adherence to established policies and achievement of desired objectives. Employees perform related work as directed.
Responsibilities Assess the needs of participants through interviews and comprehensive investigations and identify community resources for appropriate referrals.
Process new intakes, provide orientation, and instruct participants regarding the requirements and conditions of community supervision.
Monitor court‑ordered and program‑mandated conditions as required.
Maintain communication and partnerships with various community agencies for referral sources for participants.
Conduct field supervision of participants as necessary.
Install and maintain electronic monitoring equipment.
Respond to alerts on electronically monitored program participants to determine program compliance, violations, and equipment malfunctions; coordinate appropriate response from law enforcement if necessary. May be required to be on call during the evening and night to respond.
Maintain files, records and case documentation on participants.
Maintain statistical data and records regarding activities conducted, including utilization of an automated case management system.
Conduct interviews and criminal history investigations of participants/inmates for the courts.
Provide recommendations to the Court regarding the risk factors to be considered in releasing inmates to the community.
Collect fees from offenders for the Court or the agency.
Submit various written reports, memos, letters and correspondence on behalf of the Agency.
Conduct tests to determine the use of illegal substances and/or alcohol.
Communicate with victims and assist them with referrals to appropriate social service providers as necessary.
Perform liaison work on behalf of participants with internal departments, judges, attorneys, social service providers, and professional entities.
Attend and testify at depositions, trials, hearings or other court hearings as required.
Prepare affidavits of non‑compliance and arrest warrants when required.
Maintain appropriate levels of participant confidentiality as required by law.
Perform related duties as directed.
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5‑10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. May require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavier objects. Incumbents are required, from time to time, to perform field visits, where work includes a risk element in the event of entry into a hostile environment. Thus, tasks include potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements consistent with conditions encountered in field visits.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Broward Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff’s Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but is not limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer‑based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. BSO is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans’ preference per Florida law.
Contact & Application Upon successful submission, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact Applicant Support for inquiries. For technical assistance, contact Applicant Support (GovernmentJobs.com) Monday‑Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. EST, via phone at 855‑524‑5627 or email at support@governmentjobs.com.
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