Confinement Status Specialist I Salary $37,483.02 - $55,378.45 Annually Location Ft. Lauderdale, FL Job Type Permanent Full Time Department Detention Job Number 18389A Closing 10/5/2018 4:30 PM Eastern Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. An evaluation of a foreign high school diploma may be required. One (1) year of full-time paid experience performing moderately complex clerical and administrative support work that demonstrates ability to maintain accurate and complete documentation and records, preferably in a law enforcement, corrections, or criminal justice environment. Direct courtroom and/or inmate experience preferred. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented for consideration. Incumbents are required to acquire FCIC/NCIC Certification within one (1) month of hire. Nature of Work Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to process, input, maintain, and update all inmate data and information regarding current holding status, booking, release, court appearances, or related information in order to track an inmate's confinement status. Position is responsible for preparing required court documents for transfer to other court ordered programs and/or institutions. Employee in this classification attends Magistrate court to hear judge's findings and updates inmate records into the Jail Management System (JMS). Performs related work as directed. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Processes, inputs, searches, updates, files, verifies and compares inmate data and related records, legal documents, reports and forms in tracking inmate location status. Attends Magistrate court to hear judge's findings; updates inmate arrest records accordingly. Inputs court document information into the Jail Management System (JMS) i.e. court orders, dispositions, warrants and writs, and booking documents. Categorizes and files arrest records by current status of inmate confinement i.e. retrieves, separates, and prepares related documents as required by the Clerk of the Court, State Statutes, and Federal Law. Liaison with judicial assistants to schedule court appearances and hearings for in-custody inmates; enters scheduled appearances into Jail Management System (JMS). Identifies outstanding inmate charges for special Magistrate; compares arrest records, reports and related documentation. Responds to inquires concerning the status of an inmate based upon current written guidelines May attend and testify at depositions, trials, or other court functions. Performs related duties as directed. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Tasks are performed in a corrections environment where proper provisions are in place in terms of employee security and protection. Due to the nature and location of the work environment, tasks include potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements consistent with routine conditions in a corrections detainment environment. Broward Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Recruitment Information Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis. BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law. The Broward Sheriff's Office values the contributions of its certified and civilian employees. The agency's outstanding Benefits Package is one of the ways BSO retains its employees and attracts new personnel to the BSO team. Here's a sampling of typical employee benefits: Medical Insurance: Various plans including HMO, HMO Open Access and POS options with pre-tax premium conversion available. New employees are eligible on the first of the month following the date of hire. Prescription plans are also offered Domestic Partner coverage: Medical, dental and vision coverage is offered Life Insurance: One times salary for basic life and AD&D at no cost to the employee. Additional voluntary term life and dependent life are also available Dental Insurance: Three plans (DHMO, PPO and Indemnity) are available and pre-tax premium conversion is an option Line of Duty benefits Vision Care Insurance: 100% of the premium for single and family coverage paid for by the Broward Sheriff's Office (in combination with medical insurance election). Voluntary Long and Short-Term Disability. Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance Retirement plan under the Florida Retirement System. Sick leave, annual leave, holiday leave, bereavement leave, military leave, personal day, bonus days Sick leave pool and donated leave program 24-hour fitness center Employee Assistance Program, on-site and through medical insurance Wellness programs including on-site lunch-time seminars and health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. Florida Prepaid College Program payroll deduction program On-site insurance representatives for medical, dental and vision programs Voluntary Legal aid discount program Flu and Hepatitis B vaccines at no charge 01 Do you have experience in a law enforcement, corrections, or criminal justice environment? Yes No Required Question Agency Broward County Sheriff's Office Address 2601 West Broward Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33312 Phone (954) 321-4400 Website