Job Description

Requisition No: 875785

Agency: Commission on Offender Review

Working Title: STAFF ASSISTANT - 78000582

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 78000582

Salary: $34,760.00

Posting Closing Date: 05/19/2026

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ANTICIPATED VACANCY

STAFF ASSISTANT- CS

FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW

***OPEN COMPETITIVE***

The Florida Commission on Offender Review, formerly known as the Florida Parole Commission, is looking to fill the Staff Assistant – CS position. 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.

The staff assistant performs varied and extremely confidential work regarding revocation, parole interviews, clemency investigations and other work related to the Commission. Duties include but are not limited to assisting the Regional Administrator and other staff with the daily operations of the Region.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Answers the telephone; responds to e-mail inquiries; types, proofreads, and distributes completed reports and documents; coordinates budget information; coordinates staff meetings and takes meeting minutes, maintains filing systems, and purges records in accordance and retention schedules.

• Receives and processes incoming and outgoing mail, screens correspondence and other materials to determine proper handling. Processing incoming bills/invoices in accordance with the State of Florida Prompt Payment law. Maintains office logbooks to be assigned and completed by investigators.

• Prepares routine correspondence for the Regional Administrator; responds to routine requests for information from the public; and assists with the organization of the Regional Administrator’s records and work files.

• Runs FCIC/NCIC criminal history and driver license reports.

• Performs research, prepares reports and briefs the Regional Administrator or other staff regarding the requested information.

• Maintains an updated library of administrative rules, procedure directives, legal opinions, Florida Statutes, agency policies, and other information issued by the Agency Head, Director of Operations, Regional Administrator, and any other policymaker as appropriate; and assists staff in researching and locating information from these sources.

• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
• Knowledge of standard business formats and styles for letters and business forms.
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.
• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette techniques.
• Skill in using personal computers to compose letters, memoranda, and reports.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
• Ability to type letters, memoranda, and other standard business forms in correct format.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma.

As part of the interview process, a work sample may be required.

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 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.

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.