Job Description

Requisition No: 868786 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION TECHNICIAN -

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70015416 

Salary: $34,760.18 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/29/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

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ADVERTISING/WORKING TITLE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION TECHNICIAN

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Circuit 17-1 Broward North.

The mission of a Criminal Justice Information Technician at the Florida

Department of Corrections (FDC) is to ensure the accurate and timely collection,

processing, and dissemination of criminal justice information. This role involves maintaining and updating offender records, managing data entry and retrieval systems, and supporting the overall information needs of the department. 

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Be at the forefront of financial accuracy by receiving, recording, and securing payments from probationers and parolees, ensuring precise data entry and auditing payment logs.
• Take charge of issuing receipts, correcting errors, and performing daily reconciliations for supervisor review and approval, keeping our financial processes seamless.
• Prepare essential transmittal correspondence and fiscal reports and collaborate with staff to maintain a smooth flow of information and provide crucial data.
• Play a key role in the justice system by reviewing, verifying, and editing documents for submission to courts and criminal justice agencies, all while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Engage in diverse office tasks such as taking photos of probationers, responding to inquiries, managing supplies, and handling the creation and destruction of records.

Join us and make a meaningful impact in the world of criminal justice!

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 possess one year of secretarial or clerical work experience.

• A high school diploma or its equivalent or college education from an accredited institution at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours can substitute for the required work experience.

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.

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. 

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