Services Online

Return to Home Page

Job Description


CORRECTIONS AIDE

Job Code: 4920
Pay Grade: 011

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

General Functions
   Para-professional work performing a variety of duties in support of the unit where assigned. Incumbents in this position interface and communicate with offenders and internal and external customers on a regular basis to receive and provide information. “Customers” include judiciary, attorneys, Clerk’s Offices, state and local agencies, employers, and citizens.

Work is performed under general supervision of assigned Supervisor and is evaluated for attention to detail, accuracy and effective communication skills.
 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  
  • Researches and compiles documentation based on the area of assignment.
  • Participates in meetings and seminars to remain current on rules, regulations, laws, community resources which applies to their assigned position.
  • Assists officers in managing a caseload including the processing of new files and closed cases.
  • Prepares documents and reports and maintains statistical information.
  • Assists in file audits.
  • Conducts criminal history checks and researches case information.
  • Researches and responds to requests for information.
  • Operates and maintains standard office equipments.
  • Performs data entry and retrieves information from various computer systems.
  • Interfaces with offenders on behalf of officers as directed.
  • Monitors low risk offender caseload as directed by the Unit Supervisor.
  • Maintains training and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) certification records for all department staff.
  • Performs other related duties and special assignments as required.
 
Minimum Qualifications
   Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in a Criminal Justice, Public Administration or Social Services setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

May be required to possess and maintain Florida Crime Information Center/ National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC) certification.

May be required to possess and maintain Florida Notary Public certification.
 
Preferences
   NULL


4/10/2016