Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals. Job Description General Functions This is a professional Corrections position that requires good communication, conflict management and problem-solving, time management, initiative and accountability, professionalism, integrity and good judgment. Assigned duties require attention to detail, and effective oral and written communication skills. Work is performed under the general supervision of a supervisor or designee. Performance is evaluated on accuracy, efficiency and achievement of desired results. Representative Duties/Assignments Duties may vary based on area of assignment. Community Corrections * Contact with offenders. * Conducts interview sessions with specific emphasis on goal oriented and socially accepted behavior. * Monitors, investigates, and/or enforces offender adherence to program requirements. * Facilitates adherence to drug testing requirements. * Attends and participates in court hearings. * Analyzes documentation and makes recommendation regarding sentencing. * Provides referral information (e.g. vocational, educational and social services). * Prepares written documentation, correspondence or case documentation. * Assists in the development and delivery of targeted programing for offenders/inmates. * Communicates with criminal justice partners. * Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with Agency General Contract. * Access, obtains and verifies offender information via multiple criminal justice information systems. * Administers risk assessments to evaluate risk of reoffending, in an effort to assign to appropriate supervision level. * Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Professional work experience in counseling, criminal justice or social services may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year for year basis.In Lieu of the degree requirements, additional relevant experience may be substituted on a year for year basis Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver License by date of hire. Preferences Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Corrections, Psychology, Social Sciences or a closely related field. Offender Supervision Bilingual - Spanish/English & Creole/English Application Deadline Open Date: 12/22/2024 Close Date: 01/04/2025 This posting is subject to close without prior notice. Salary Information Pay Grade: 014 - From $22.51 to $29.26 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Placement based on Education and Experience Benefits * 10 paid holidays andup to 2 floating holidays annually. * 18 days paid time off per year. * Longevity bonus based on years of service. * 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually. * Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance. * Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one. * Participation in the Florida Retirement System. * Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc. * Free access to Wellworks gyms and OrangeCounty Recreation Centers. * Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse. * Tuition reimbursement program. * Earn service time to forgive student loans. Disclaimer: Benefits mayvary for employees under collective bargaining agreements. For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx Veterans Preference If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder. Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception. Educational Requirements If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense. #LI-OC1 #INDHP Notes Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check. Qualified applicants will be required to participate and pass an assessment for the Community Corrections Officer position as determined by the Corrections Department. The test dates are tentatively scheduled for February 11, 2025. This is a tentative date and may be subject to change. If you require an accommodation for the above-mentioned testing date, you must submit a written request via e-mail to Merlyn Rodriguez at Merlyn.Rodriguez@ocfl.net before January 21, 2025 at 11:59pm. All requests in relation to Personal Leave must have been approved before January 7, 2025. Interview and testing dates, locations and times are subject to change. All correspondence including any schedule or location changes will be sent to the e-mail address listed on the application. It is very important that you check your e-mail on a regular basis, including the junk or spam folder. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed online application. To successfully participate in this process, please enter all periods of employment, including your current position and educational background on the application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of the application and not moving forward in the process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the detailed and relevant work experience, which would qualify them for the position. Management reserves the right to create an eligibility pool, which may be used to fill future Community Corrections Officer vacancies for up to twelve (12) months from the end of the process