CORRECTIONAL SERVICES MANAGER

Requisition No:

 876823

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Working Title:

CORRECTIONAL SERVICES MANAGER

Pay Plan:

SES

Position Number:

 70011324

Salary:

$59,263.62 - $84,289.40

Annually Posting Closing Date:

06/08/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

WORKING TITLE

CORRECTIONAL

SERVICES MANAGER

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Bureau of Classification Management. The mission of the Bureau of Classification Management in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to ensure the proper assessment, classification, and placement of inmates within the correctional system. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES

Audit Leadership:

Conduct bi-annual audits and site visits of privately contracted Community Release Centers (CRCs) to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Inmate Placement Oversight:

Approve, disapprove, or modify Community Release inmates' placements and terminations based on program requirements.

Data Analysis:

Analyze and maintain data to identify trends and address deficiencies within Community Release Centers.

Liaison Role:

Serve as the primary point of contact between Central Office, field staff, and vendors, acting as an ombudsman to address concerns and ensure smooth communication.

Program Management:

Oversee the Statewide Community Release Auditing/Monitoring Program, including the preparation and revision of annual audit schedules.

Team Supervision:

Supervise Correctional Services Consultants and review their audit reports and corrective action plans for policy compliance and quality assurance.

Background and Security Checks:

Review

NCIC/FCIC

background checks, process Security Access Requests (SAR), and monitor level 2 background clearances for contracted employees.

System Monitoring:

Review, update, and monitor data activity in the Work Release Information System (WRIMS) to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.

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 have SEVEN (7) years of experience working in a professional Classification, Correctional Officer Series, or Probation Officer position (professional classification includes Classification Officer or higher; Correctional Services Assistant Consultant or higher). Must have at least TWO (2) years or more of experience as a Classification Supervisor-SES or higher.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Currently employed with the Florida Department of Corrections. 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) 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. The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship. For 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.

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.