correctional program specialist

Florida Department of Corrections

<div>Requisition No: 873847

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70040615

Salary: $40,829.36 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 04/20/2026

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING/WORKING TITLE: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST-F/C

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Northwest Reception Center in the Classification Department.
Our mission in the Classification Department is to accurately assess and classify inmates based on their needs, risks, and behaviors. We ensure appropriate housing and program placements within the correctional system. Our goal is to enhance safety and security while promoting effective rehabilitation, ultimately aiding in the successful reintegration of inmates into society.This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:
<ul><li>Dive into the details by verifying and manually calculating tentative release dates, ensuring they align with commitment papers and legal statutes. Resolve discrepancies by communicating with relevant agencies.</li>
<li>Lead the charge in preparing release documents, verifying final release dates, and ensuring all necessary authorizations and records are in perfect order for inmate release.</li>
<li>Ensure precision by maintaining accurate data entry in the inmate information system and play a key role in training new employees.</li>
<li>Take charge of managing daily inmate records, including updates on cell changes, work assignments, disciplinary reports, and sentence modifications.</li>
<li>Be at the forefront of justice by preparing affidavits, testifying in court, coordinating inter-state detainer actions, and supervising the transfer of inmate files, all while ensuring compliance with policies and standards.</li></ul> 
<div></div>
<div>
Join us in this dynamic and impactful role where your attention to detail and leadership skills will make a significant difference in the justice system!</div> 
<div></div>
<div>
BENEFITS:</div>
<ul>
<li>Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.</li>
<li>Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.</li>
<li>Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.</li>
<li>Tuition-Free college courses.</li>
<li>Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:</li>
</ul><ul><li><div><ul><li>Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)</li>
<li>Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)</li>
<li>Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)</li>
<li>Deferred Compensation</li>
<li>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.</li></ul></div></li> 
</ul>
<div>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</div>
<div>
Preference will be given to applicants with the following qualifications:</div>
<ul>
<li>Supervisory skills preferred.</li>
<li>Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, or Power Point.</li>
<li>Experience auditing, analyzing, and/or interpreting data. Familiarity with sentence structure is preferred.</li></ul> 


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&rsquo;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.
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&rsquo; PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans&rsquo; 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&rsquo; 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&rsquo; Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.</div>

CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST

North Carolina Department of Correction

<div>Agency
Adult Correction
Division
COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title
Correctional Case Manager (S)
Position Number
60066537
Grade
NC07
About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation &amp; Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision &amp; Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
This position reports to a Correctional Programs Supervisor at a multi-custody male correctional facility and provides case management services to an assigned case load. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
 
1. Performing regular periodic classification reviews, needs assessments, plans, job assignments, program referrals and regular scheduled one-on-one contact for the purposes of correctional and/or motivational counseling.
 
 
2. Providing transitional information, assisting with housing and recommendations for the classification upon offender review and assisting with onsite activities.
 
 
3. Communicating effectively with other staff, offenders, and the general public.
 
 
4. Working under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders, who can become physically violent and verbally abusive, being capable of defending oneself against attack and performing crisis interventions to include suicide prevention.
 
 
5. Preparing written reports which accurately reflect data reviewed by various sources, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating various documents and behavior data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observation.
 
 
6. This is a certified position and employees may be subject to assist in any certified capacity as needed. 
 
 
 
(Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408) 
 
 
 
*This posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.*
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now must meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the &quot; Minimum Education and Experience &quot; listed from the OSHR class specification as seen in the next section below. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed here in this section are now to be used as &quot; Management Preferences &quot; and to be used to screen for the MOST QUALIFIED pool of applicants.
Management Preferences
<ul><li>Documented knowledge of case management practices, or supportive counseling techniques and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.
</li></ul>Please review your application carefully before submitting it and be sure to enter a detailed description in the EDUCATION &amp; WORK EXPERIENCE &amp; CERTIFICATES/LICENSES sections of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry and be thorough. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application .
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits with established working hours and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business need.
Note to Current State Employees :
 
The salary grade for this position is NC07 . State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
About Central Prison :
Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe-keepers. 
 
While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or worship services.
Contact Information
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status , please contact Celeste Robinson at celeste.r.robinson@dac.nc.gov or by phone at 919-582-6116. (Email is preferred and more efficient.)
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an &ldquo;equivalent combination of education and experience.&rdquo; If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Recreation or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution; OR High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND two years of custody experience within the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction ; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications : Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education &amp; Training Standards Commission.
EEO Statement
T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Celeste Renee Robinson
Email:
recruiters@dac.nc.gov</div>

Correctional Case Manager - Central Prison

State of Washington

Corrections Specialist 3 - Reentry (SIF)

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Correctional Treatment Specialist (Special Population Program Coordinator)

Correctional Treatment Specialist (Qualified Mental Health Professional)

State of Nebraska

<div>The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46 
 
Location:
Lincoln, NE 
 
Hiring Rate:
$30.600 
 
Job Posting:
JR2026-00025024 Clinical Support Specialist - Reception and Treatment Center (Evergreen) (Open) 
 
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 
 
Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a resilient Clinical Support Specialist to join our mental health team at the Reception and Treatment Center. This role works under the direction of the Mental Health Supervisor to provide essential care within a correctional residential setting. The Clinical Support Specialist role requires a collaborative professional dedicated to ongoing mental health training and the delivery of high-impact, structured support.
 
 
For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov. 
 
DUTIES
<ul><li>Lead psychoeducational classes. Interact with incarcerated individuals to instruct and orient to mental health residential units and programming.
</li><li>Provide verbal de-escalation for residential/programming participants. Provide input into individualized treatment plans. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, and informal consultations.
</li><li>Support individuals with daily living and therapeutic activities.
</li><li>Attend Mental Health trainings and any additional training deemed necessary for the position.
</li><li>Write incident reports and contact notes. Develop and implement behavioral baselines.
</li><li>Review individualized treatment plans to support goals and objectives.
</li><li>Work under supervision and direction of the Mental Health supervisor. 
</li></ul> 
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Associate&rsquo;s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field OR two years of experience working with persons referred through the legal system. Must be at least 18 years of age. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
Preferred Qualifications: One year of corrections experience or experience working in the mental health field.
Other: Requires a valid driver&rsquo;s license to occasionally transport inmates. Transcripts required at time of appointment. Must pass a background check. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time pass a drug test. Must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program. 
 
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Benefits
</h2>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
 
 
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.</div>

Clinical Support Specialist - Reception and Treatment Center

Search 10000+ Correctional program specialist jobs near you this May. New roles added regularly across leading industries. Apply today.

10000 correctional program specialist jobs Near Me

CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST

Correctional Case Manager - Central Prison

Corrections Specialist 3 - Reentry (SIF)

Correctional Treatment Specialist (Special Population Program Coordinator)

Correctional Treatment Specialist (Qualified Mental Health Professional)

Correctional Treatment Specialist (Qualified Mental Health Professional)

Clinical Support Specialist - Reception and Treatment Center