Requisition No: 829495

Agency: Commission on Offender Review

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 78003038

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 78003038

Salary: 40.351.04

Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2024

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Government Analyst I - CS

FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW

*** Open Competitive***

The Florida Commission on Offender Review, formerly known as the Florida Parole Commission, is looking to fill a Government Analyst I – CS. The Commission on Offender Review performs a vital role in Florida’s criminal justice system by preserving the autonomy needed in post-release decisions affecting inmates and ex-offenders. The commission functions as a quasi-judicial, decision-making body. Commissioners preside over weekly meetings at the central office in Tallahassee and various other state locations as required by statute. During these public proceedings, the commissioners make a variety of determinations regarding parole and other releases.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Monitors monthly Parole and Conditional Release Supervision Review lists to ensure that the Office of the Commission Clerk received all the reviews scheduled for each month. Each Florida Department of Corrections P&P Region office receives a copy for the cases in their region scheduled for review, conducts the review, and e-mails it to the Florida Commission on Offender Review (FCOR).
• Review Parole and Conditional Release Supervision Reviews for accuracy. This entails reviewing CDC to ensure information accuracy and corresponding with offenders' supervising officers.
• Conduct a quality assurance review of all special conditions that the Commission has placed on inmates who will be released on Conditional Release and Addiction Recovery Supervision. Review the language of the special conditions to ensure the appropriate data entries have been entered into the CDC database.
• Review Parole docket pages for accuracy. This involves reviewing the Commission meeting recordings and verifying information on the parole docket pages, Commission Action Forms, and the information in CDC are accurate.
• Review and process Judicial Notices for the purpose of notifying the Chief Judge of the possible release of a Parole eligible inmate. This involves investigating and finding various documents on On-Base and CDC. A case summary is then prepared and mailed to the Chief Judge.
• Ensure medical reports are complete and request progress reports once a Conditional Medical Release has been granted.
• Inmate Family Coordinator (assist family members and supporters of the inmate, before and after Commission Meetings).
• Performs other duties as required such as and possible out of town travel no more than 4 times in a year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma required.
• Preference may be given to applicants that possess a college degree from an accredited college or university.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of standard business formats, styles of letters, and business forms.
• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette techniques.
• Skill in using personal computers to compose letters, memoranda, and reports.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to work independently.

As a part of the interview process, a written work sample may be given at the start/conclusion of the verbal interview.

Special Notes:

“BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Commission on Offender Review that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Commission. Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Also, employees are subject to background re-screening.”

**NOTE: It is unacceptable to use the statement “See resume” in place of work history. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida employment application. Please use complete sentences, correct grammar, and punctuation.

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.