Job Description

Requisition No: 869669

Agency: Commission on Offender Review

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 78003041

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 78003041

Salary: $34,760

Posting Closing Date: 02/09/2026

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Government Analyst - CS

FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW

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The Florida Commission on Offender Review is looking to fill the Government Analyst – 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. 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.

Benefits

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage through CHP and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• Various plans for dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options are available.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays each year.
• One Personal Holiday each year.
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (paid 100% by employer).
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida colleges and universities for up to six credit hours per semester.
• Seven paid weeks of Maternity Leave, plus two paid weeks of Care and Bonding Leave.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes reports of parole, conditional, conditional medical, control and addiction recovery release violations submitted by the Florida Department of Correction’s staff and other states. Evaluates nature and extent of alleged violations, to determine if Commission action should be taken with respect to the issuance of a warrant or amended warrant.
• Processes revocation-hearing reports on parole, conditional, conditional medical, control and addiction recovery release cases. Submits technical information and prepares order to Commission by way of docket for Commission decision. Forwards Commission's decision to appropriate persons, analyzes postponement of hearing reports for accuracy. Provides technical information on matters such as residence requirements, job availability, risk to society, and forwards for a vote any bond hearing conducted by the Commission Investigator.
• Analyzes out-of state hit reports to determine if arrested subject is wanted by this agency. Forwards identifying information, warrants, inmate photo, and fingerprint classes to arresting agency. Presents case to Commission for a decision on returning the wanted person and then coordinates return. Coordinates extradition procedures and documents with both in-state and out-of-state law enforcement agencies; and processes documents destined for approval of the Governor. Maintains a working knowledge of the Florida Crime Information System and National Crime Information System, and responds to system inquiries, both in-state and out-of-state.
• Warrant Dismissals
• nalyzes warrant dismissal requests sent to central office from all FCOR field staff. Calculates offender’s day for day service of sentence date by determining the length of supervision, researching and applying credit, for date of arrest, any time served on the current violations and credit for prior violations and/or reinstatements. Maintains calendar of monthly dismissals and, at the appropriate time, processes release paperwork for the Florida Department of Corrections for offenders housed in county jails, processes release paperwork and teletypes to the appropriate FCOR field office, the supervising officer, the county jail or the Florida Department of Corrections all to facilitate the removal of the FCOR hold and the offender’s release from custody.
• Processing Tips
• Responds to tips provided by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Social Security Administration regarding possible whereabouts of persons wanted by the Commission for violations of supervision. This process includes communicating with law enforcement, in state and out of state, to coordinate the offender’s apprehension.
• Responds to written and verbal inquiries from inmates and members of the public with respect to individual revocation cases.
• Reviews Validations monthly after Communications has completed their review and ensures timely completion. Updates the CJIS Validations system after review.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of criminal justice principles and practices.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data.

• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of assignments.

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

• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.

• Knowledge of proper grammar and general office procedures.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

• Possess active listening skills with problem solving/critical thinking capabilities.

• Ability to prepare and maintain confidential and accurate information.

• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.

• Ability to adapt, be flexible, and multi-task between assignments.

• Ability to work efficiently in stressful environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to interact well with both internal and external individuals.

• Ability to receive and appropriately act upon critique/training in a positive manner.

Preference may be given to applicants that possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

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 at least every five (5) years.”

**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.