FDC-CORRECTIONAL SERVICE CONSULTANT-70007063-REG 4 WEST PALM BEACH

Date: Jul 11, 2024

Location:

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33460 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33406 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33413 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33415 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33426 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33418 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33412 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33405 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33417 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33407 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33409 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33411 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33410 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

Requisition No: 830963

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-CORRECTIONAL SERVICE CONSULTANT-70007063-REG 4 WEST PALM BEACH

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70007063

Salary: 63,000.34 annually

Posting Closing Date: 08/12/2024

Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)

INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

Correctional Service Consultant – 70007063

**INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY ONLY – Must be currently employed with the Florida Department of Corrections to be considered for this position.

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Reg. Directors Office-Community Corrections Reg.4.

Salary Rate: $63,000.34

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Correctional Service Administrator in interpreting and monitoring compliance with statues, rules, procedures, and ACA standards.

• Conducts on-site visits to observe the security operation; works with staff on issue needing clarification; participates as needed in staff training; serve as liaison between regional and institutional staff.

• Participates as needed on operational/management reviews; monitors corrective actions plans; conducts follow-up site visits, and keeps the Correctional Service Administrator, Assistant Regional Director and Regional Director briefed.

• Actively involved in ensuring all security aspects of regional facilities maintain their ACA accreditation; assist in reviewing documentation; participates in monitoring visits and mock ACA audits; and conducts follow-up site visits as appropriate. Assists in coordinating all aspects of the ACA accreditation process.

• Serves as a member of the Emergency Plan Review Committee. Ensures all institution emergency plans are re-certified annually.

• Participates as member of the Regional Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff during any simulation or actual emergency in which the regional EOC is activated. Remains available to assist other regions that may be impacted by an emergency event.

• Assists in conducting specialized training for such issues as escapes, hostage events, general disturbances, and natural disasters. Coordinates and conducts escape simulation exercise to include preparation of plans for each simulation and after-action reports for the Regional Director to review.

• Coordinates the regional Drug Interdiction program. Schedules staff participants and insure they are properly trained prior to their utilization. Review the after-action Interdiction Reports and briefs the Assistant Regional Director and Regional Director.

• Assists the Assistant Regional Director in monitoring the Quarterly Security Roster for proper utilization of security staff. Provides technical assistance to local facilities on roster management issues. Serves as the regional liaison with the state roster management coordinator.

• Assists with preparation of overtime reports, vacancy reports, and staff utilization reports.

• Review research documents and publications for innovative ideas that would enhance regional security operations.

• Receives incoming correspondence on security issue; research as appropriate; prepares responses on behalf of the Regional Director.

• Serves as department liaison to other local, state, and federal agencies.

• Reviews as proposed rules and procedures and submits recommendations to the Assistant Regional Director and Regional Director for consideration.

• Monitors all incident reports prepared by the Inspector General to identify any issues needing the immediate attention of the regional staff.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of corrections principles and practices. Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.

• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication.

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations policies and procedures.

• Ability to develop various reports.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to plan, organize and direct program activities.

• Ability to prioritize workload.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Must be Correctional Probation Officer certified.

• Must be able to travel overnight as necessary to conduct/facilitate training as needed.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• General Instructor Techniques certified.

• Firearms Instructor certified.

  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. If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach

Nearest Secondary Market:Miami