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SENIOR CLERK - F/C

State of Florida, Defuniak Springs, FL, United States


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ADVERTISING/WORKING TITLE: SENIOR CLERK-F/C (CLASSIFICATION)
This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Walton Correctional Institution in the Classification Department.

Requisition No: 874271

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: SENIOR CLERK - F/C

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70022243

Salary: $34,760.18 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 05/03/2026

Our mission in the Classification Department is to accurately assess and classify inmates based on their needs, risks, and behaviours. 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

Prepare correspondence, memoranda, and type essential forms and documents to support the Classification Department.

Maintain inmate files, conduct audits on new inmates, and prepare necessary forms in the Inmate Records area.

Input data into the CDC database, retrieve and print information, and maintain classification documentation.

Receive, date stamp, sort, and distribute mail, and handle, copy, scan, and fax documents.

Provide customer service by answering phone calls professionally, assisting inmate families, and performing special projects and other clerical duties as assigned.

Join us in this dynamic role where your attention to detail and organizational skills will significantly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the Classification Department.

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
Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Support 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.

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) 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.

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, such as DD Form 214 Member Copy #4, with each submission that includes character of service and any other documentation required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.

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