Job Description

Requisition No: 877134

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - SES

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70000034

Salary: $63,822.72 - $67,052.44.Annually

Posting Closing Date: 06/18/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING/WORKING TITLE: CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

***INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT***

This internal advertisement is for SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Bureau of Admission & Release.

The mission of the Bureau of Admission and Release in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to ensure the accurate and efficient processing of inmates entering and exiting 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:

• Manage Daily Operations: Oversee the daily activities of the Specialized Cases, Legal Support, and Violation of Probation Processing Unit. Set goals, develop policies, and ensure the team meets the Department’s standards and mission. Provide leadership and direction to maintain high-quality work.
• Supervise and Lead Staff: Supervise one Correctional Services Manager and three Correctional Services Consultants. Provide training, motivation, and performance evaluations. Make decisions or recommendations on hiring, transfers, and disciplinary actions.
• Address Complex Legal and Technical Issues: Collaborate with department leaders, legal staff, and other management to handle complex legal and technical issues related to probation and community control violations. Ensure compliance with court decisions, Florida Statutes, and Department policies.
• Develop and Maintain Policies and Systems: Create and update policies, procedures, and technical manuals to align with legislative changes and court rulings. Oversee the development and maintenance of systems for revocation processing, coding, auditing, and tracking.
• Monitor and Ensure Compliance: Evaluate case processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with laws, policies, and procedures. Analyze and resolve issues related to probation and community control revocations and ensure consistent application of Department rules and directives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and Expertise: Understand business planning, coordination, and execution processes, as well as Department rules, procedures, laws, legal codes, court procedures, and the criminal justice system. Be familiar with corrections, administrative principles, and the Department’s rule and procedure development processes.
• Technical and Analytical Skills: Proficient in using Department databases (OBIS/CIMS), Microsoft Office, Adobe, and other web-based applications. Skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, analyzing data, and identifying strengths and weaknesses in different approaches.
• Leadership and Supervision: Ability to supervise, motivate, and develop staff. Plan, organize, and direct program activities, prioritize workloads, and coordinate statewide programs. Knowledge of hiring practices and experience with the grievance process.
• Communication and Collaboration: Strong communication skills to effectively interact with staff, stakeholders, and other professionals in the criminal justice system. Build and maintain positive working relationships and adapt communication to meet the needs of the audience.
• Reporting and Compliance: Develop automated systems, create detailed reports, and ensure compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Conduct audits, analyze sentence data, and address issues related to gain time, forfeitures, and warrants.

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 be currently employed with the Florida Department of Corrections.
• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have at least TEN (10) years of experience auditing commitments and performing complex sentencing calculations involving split sentence revocation and/or court orders amending sentences.
• Applicant must have at least one of the requirements below:
  • At least ONE (1) year of experience as supervisor – SES in the region or central office; OR
  • At least FIVE (5) years of experience as a Correctional Sentence Specialist – SES

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.