{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8cb673bb7729b8a1a97ba8f2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8cb673bb7729b8a1a97ba8f2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8cb673bb7729b8a1a97ba8f2","title":"CLASSIFICATION OFFICER","description":"Requisition No: 878337\n\nAgency: Department of Corrections\n\nWorking Title: CLASSIFICATION OFFICER\n\nPay Plan: Career Service\n\nPosition Number: 70015156\n\nSalary: $49,371.14 Annually\n\nPosting Closing Date: 08/13/2026\n\nTotal Compensation Estimator Tool\n\nFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS\n\nWe Never Walk Alone\n\nADVERTISING TITLE: CLASSIFICATION OFFICER\n\nThis open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Okaloosa Correctional Institution in the Classification Department.\n\nOur mission in the Classification Department is to accurately assess and classify inmates based on their needs, risks, and behaviors. We ensure appropriate housing and program placements within the correctional system.\n\nOur goal is to enhance safety and security while promoting effective rehabilitation, ultimately aiding in the successful reintegration of inmates into society.\n\nThis position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.\n\nJOB DUTIES:\nJoin our dynamic team and make a real impact! This exciting position involves managing inmates through a collaborative case management approach, ensuring their needs are met with effective communication and resources. Key responsibilities include:\n\nConducting 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.\nPlanning and coordinating targeted referrals for treatment, programs, work, and services to meet both inmate and departmental needs. Collaborate with various areas for optimal outcomes.\nEvaluating diverse information sources, such as reports, interviews, and observations, to make informed decisions on inmate management.\nMaintaining accurate and detailed inmate records in the Offender Based Information System (OBIS) and other necessary applications. Compile and develop records as needed.\nLeading disciplinary hearings, making custody and reclassification recommendations, and handling special status inmate reviews. Ensure all eligible inmates receive appropriate gain time awards.\n\nBe part of a team that shapes the future of inmate rehabilitation and management\n\nBENEFITS:\nPaid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.\nComprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.\nSupplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.\nTuition-Free college courses.\n\nRetirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:\nPension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)\nInvestment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)\nDeferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)\nDeferred Compensation\nRecently 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.\n\nREQUIREMENTS:\nThe 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.\n\nExperience in case management that uses assessments, planning, coordination, and evaluation to meet the individuals’ needs.\nExperience reviewing, auditing, analyzing, and/or proofreading data.\nExperience applying laws, applicable rules, and procedures.\nExperience or training in the use of the Offender Based Information System (OBIS) and/or related computer programs or applications.\nExperience with Microsoft applications such Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint.\nExperience responding to grievances, inmate requests, or other correspondence.\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nPreference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following qualifications:\n\nBachelor’s Degree\nFour years’ experience in caseload management; or\nFour years’ experience analyzing data and/or interpreting rules/statutes.\nMust possess a valid driver’s license.\n\nSupport 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.\n\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION:\nBACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT\n\nThe 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.\n\nEMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.\n\nFor 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.\n\nCandidates 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.\n\nThe State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. 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