Salary: $22.21 HourlyLocation : Kissimmee, FLJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 02289Department: Public SafetyDivision: CorrectionsOpening Date: 09/22/2024Closing Date: 10/1/2024 11:59 PM EasternGeneral Description of DutiesPlease Note: This position is eligible for Night Shift Differential PayNOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform all aspects of the release process for court ordered releases. Employees in this classification perform at journey professional level and are responsible for a wide variety of records maintenance tasks for ingoing and outgoing inmates. Work includes reviewing all paperwork for accuracy, updating inmate information in the jail management system, and processing inmate releases in a timely manner. This position interacts closely with the Judiciary, the Clerk of the Court, various levels of corrections staff, outside agencies, and the public. Essential Job Functions The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
- Processes all court orders received from the courts; calculate, review, and update inmate release calendars; performs a wide variety of routine clerical duties processing inmate paperwork, e.g., court cases, court scheduling, sentencing, inmate files review, inmate's requests.
- Performs a wide variety of records maintenance tasks for incoming and outgoing inmates, e.g., check files for accuracy; enter and update inmate information in the automated jail management system; communicates with other agencies to provide and/or confirm information via teletype; processing inmate documents.
- Prepares and maintains a variety of detailed legal records, forms, and reports; creates and maintains the court lists for tracking all court paperwork, e.g., Initial Appearance list, Outside Court list, Video Arraignment list, Video Pretrial list; weekend inmate report.
- Review Judge's Court Dockets daily to ensure inmates are listed for upcoming court appearances.
- Works closely with the judicial system and disseminates inmate information to various parts of the criminal justice system; maintains continuous liaison with all segments of the criminal justice community; judiciary, law enforcement, community programs, the Clerk of the Court, outside agencies, and the public.
- Receives Corrections telephone inquiries and concerns from inmates and the general public; ascertaining the nature of the call and resolving personally, directing it to the appropriate individual or division, or acting as liaison to the assigned supervisor.
- Prepares files for transfers; updates the Court docket to ensure all court orders were received; sends booking reports to designated court clerks; assembles proper paperwork to send to appropriate locations; posts all information from daily court proceedings.
- Works closely with outside agencies in processing pick-up requests; works closely with Judicial Services to ensure inmates are picked up or returned to the proper destination within a timely manner.
- Activates those inmates remanded in open court into the automated jail information system; determines if the inmate is finished with individual charges; prepares and processes case closures if it is not a release from custody.
- Provide training and complete Daily Observation Reports for new employees as needed or assigned.
- Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.
Minimum QualificationsEducation: Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business/Public Administration, Social Services or related field. Experience: Two (2) years of Criminal Justice experience, e.g., Pretrial Release, Probation, or Inmate Records. An equivalent number of years of experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement. Miscellaneous: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License. Must be able to obtain FCIC/NCIC certification within thirty (30) days of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Corrections administrative operations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and efficiently.
- Ability to access, operate, and maintain various software applications.
- Considerable knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.
- Considerable knowledge of court and case management procedures and terminology.
- Skill in reading, analyzing and interpreting professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and legal documentation.
- Skill in interpersonal and leadership communications; ability to communicate professionally verbally, in writing, and in presentations.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communications with defendants, social service agencies, co-workers, department management, members of the judiciary, and the general public.
Physical Demand Requirements:
- Physical Demand: Light
- 20 pounds maximum lifting.
- Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 10 lbs.
- If less lifting involved will require significant walking/standing may be required.
- If mostly sitting is involved will require push/pull on arm or leg controls.
- Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
- Good eye sight for production or safety of self and others.
Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit the needs of our employees and their families. Following is a snapshot of our core benefits.
Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83% to the dependent(s) premium coverage. Department Heads are eligible for Medical and Dental insurance coverage on the first date of employment.
Group Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Coverage Deductions Per Paycheck (26 Paychecks) Employee Employee + 1 Family Health-HRA Base $0.00 $102.38 $159.25 Health-HRA Buy-Up $31.57 $138.89 $216.06 Dental Base $0.00 $11.99 $22.08 Dental Buy-Up $3.16 $18.14 $30.75 Vision $3.42 $6.84 $9.15 Short-Term Disability $0.00 N/A N/A Long-Term Disability $0.00 N/A N/A
County's Contribution to the Medical Plan: Coverage Tier Annual Contribution HRA Base Employee $9,807.72 HRA Base Emp+1 $15,091.96 HRA Base Family $22,921.08
Coverage Tier Annual Contribution HRA Buy-Up Employee $9,436.70 HRA Buy-Up Emp+1 $14,952.34 HRA Buy-Up Family $22,703.72
Medical Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): The County contributes $500 per employee or $1,000 for employee plus dependents, for medical and prescription-related expenses.
State-of-the-Art Employee Wellness Center: The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Wellness Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite. Services at the Wellness Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.
- Employees who are enrolled on the County's Medical plan have access to the Employee Wellness Center on day one of employment. The Wellness Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.
Basic Life Insurance Policy: At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars. Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability: At no cost to the employee. The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee's weekly base salary. The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.
Membership in the Florida Retirement System: This benefit cannot be easily matched by a traditional 401k plan. Current County contributions are:•Regular Class - 11.91%•Special Risk - 27.83%•Senior Management - 31.57%The Florida Retirement System (FRS) offers two retirement plans - the Investment Plan and the Pension Plan. Both plans are subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution.
457b Deferred Compensation Program is also available to help employees boost their retirement saving goals, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, as well as IRA plan options.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family membersat no cost.
Employee Wellness Program promotes various activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.
Gym Membership Reimbursement up to $20.00 per month.
Vacation and Sick Leave accruals as follows: Vacation Accruals Per Month 1 month to 5 years 8 hours 5 years and 1 month to 10 years 10 hours 10 years and 1 month to 15 years 12 hours 15 years and 1 month to 20 years 13.34 hours 20 years and over 16.66 hours
Sick Leave Accruals Per Month Full-time Employees 8 hours Part-time Employees 4 hours
11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee) - New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Thanksgiving-Day After
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Paid Bereavement Leave:Up to three (3) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are less than 200 miles from Kissimmee and up to five (5) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are more than 200 miles from Kissimmee.
40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,600 per Calendar Year, for degree-seeking employees. The degree must be related to the employee's position.
Employee Recognition Program: Monetary rewards are available.
Sick Leave Bank: Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical-related event, with up to 240 hours, per fiscal year. Enrollment required.01 Do you possess an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business/Public Administration, Social Services or related field from an accredited college or university? If so, please list the major/concentration. (Education must be demonstrated in the Education section of the application) If no, list N/A. 02 List the number of years AND briefly explain your professional Criminal Justice experience in the fields of Pre-Trial Release, Probation and/or Inmate Records? (Experience must be demonstrated in the Work Experience section of the application.) If none, list N/A 03 Do you possess a FCIC/NCIC Certification?
04 If you do not possess the FCIC/NCIC certification, are you able to obtain it within 30 days of hire?
05 Do you possess a valid Driver's License? If so, what state? 06 Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?
07 Are you electing to claim Veteran's Preference? (If electing to claim Veteran's Preference, please make sure to complete the Veteran's Preference Eligibility Form located on the home page of NeoGov.)
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