Corrections Supervisor

Corrections Supervisor

Salary

$28.18 Hourly

Location

402 Simpson Road, Kissimmee, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

02971

Department

CORRECTIONS

Opening Date

06/01/2026

Closing Date

6/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Description of Duties

Position subject to close at any time

Please Note: This position is eligible for Night Shift Differential Pay

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS:INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

Under direction, the purpose of the position is to perform administrative, supervisory, and professional work related to the implementation and management of an Inmate Services unit according to established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Employees in this classification perform at an entry management level to supervise assigned functions according to established schedules and programs of the Inmate Services Division. Position oversees the use of specialized division software and communications with other legal departments, agencies, and personnel, e.g., Corrections, Probation, Pre-Trial Release, various Law Enforcement Offices, Clerk of the Court, and the Public Defender's Office.This position assists the Unit Supervisor in planning, implementing, and organizing all aspects of the assigned unit while also ensuring compliance with state statute and administrative order, as applicable.

Essential Job Functions

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.

• Assists the Unit Supervisor in planning, organizing, and implementing divisionrecord goals and objectives; coordinates and integrates all activities toward achievement of established goals and objectives.
• Supervises trainsand coordinates staff functions according to established procedures and departmental guidelines. Supervises schedules, evaluates staff, reviews, and approves payroll, including leave time and administers discipline, as appropriate. Assists other supervisors, as needed, to ensure proper supervisory coverage.
• Ensures work is performed in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulatory standards governing the operations of the facility and programs. Ensures all functions under charge are in accordance with Federal and State rules, Administrative Orders, Florida Model Jail Standards, FCAC, and ACA.
• Performs a wide variety of complex administrative functions as it relates to inmate processing and programs; enters and updates court information into the Jail Management system; reviews, verifies, and authorizes all types of inmate releases, as applicable; compiles, analyzes and evaluates statistical data, inmate demographics, answers inmate grievances and requests, reports processing, and documentation review and approval. Oversees and performs a variety of critical record keeping duties; supervises the maintenance of departmental records and filing systems appropriate to the unit.
• Assists in preparing and monitoring various operating budgets and payroll for the assigned department; ensures all functions and programs under charge are performed within established budgetary parameters, to include overtime, supply costs and ensuring sound fiscal control.
• Maintains open communication with Judiciary, Pre-Trial Release, Probation, Sheriff's Office, Clerk of the Court, and Public Defenders Office for the dissemination of information. Assists public via telephone, answering questions regarding releases and general questions.
• Assists staff with the interpretation of all court orders regarding sentencing, bonds, releases, and other instructions from the court.
• Manages and maintains department equipment and general office supplies; submits requests for repairs and replacements as needed.
• Attends and participates in meetings and trainings to keep up with court related issues, legislative changes, etc.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

MAY BE ASSIGNED TO OVERSEE AND/OR ASSIST IN THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

PROGRAMS:

• Ensures all inmates have access to basic education; general education development programs/testing, substance abuse classes, life skills, and reentry classes; monitors classes and instruction; ensures accurate recording of program utilization.
• Develops and researches ideas for new programs. Develops goals, objectives, and operation procedures for specified new programs. Researches grant programs and plans and assists in the preparation and submittal of grants and funding applications as directed.
• Oversees the Program Housing Unit; to include, risk/needs assessments, criteria, curriculum, program compliance, and reentry plans for program participants.
• Monitors revenues, expenditures, and contracts.

COURTS:

• Oversees the court documentation received from Initial Appearance, Video Arraignment, Video Pre-Trial and the Outside Court List.
• Supervises a variety of critical teletypes through FCIC/NCIC to other agencies - local and State, personally handling difficult cases.
• Performs a wide variety of complex administrative functions as it relates to court documentation processing, e.g., enters data into the Jail Management System; reviews all files for accuracy according to the established Inmate Services File Audit OP 600.15; reviews and authorizes all court releases according to the established Release OP.

CLASSIFICATION:

• Supervises the management of classification activities for each inmate housed in the facility for more than 48 hours to ensure appropriate housing placement.
• Supervises the coordination of the Trusty Program for the facility.
• Participate in PREA Victimization meetings. Ensure PREA standards are being met in accordance with policy.
• Chairs Confinement Review Committee Meetings.
• Reviews Gain Time for accuracy.
• Reviews and signs off on Time Serve releases, according to the established Release OP, processed by Classification staff.

BONDS AND DOCKETS:

• Supervises a variety of critical teletypes through FCIC/NCIC to other agencies local and State, personally handling difficult cases.
• Oversees Court document preparation for first appearance.
• Reviews and approves releases. Assures that accurate records are maintained.
• Answers correspondence from former inmates and ensure compliance with A.C.A.
• Notifies victims of inmate release through telephone call or coordinates a visit from Law Enforcement.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience: Three (3) years' experience in Inmate Records, Bonds and Dockets, Inmate Programming, Inmate Classification, Probation, Pretrial Release, and/or Community Corrections, to include at least one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.

Preferred:

• Leadership Training/Certification (i.e. National Jail Leadership Command Academy, Florida Senior Leadership Program, Valencia Public Leadership Program)
• Field Training Officer Program Certification (40 Hour)

Miscellaneous:

• Must not have any discipline above a Written Reprimand in the last twelve (12) months.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Must be FCIC/NCIC certified within thirty (30) days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively lead/supervise a staff comprised of entry and journey level employees engaged in carrying out departmental functions within a correctional facility.
• Considerable knowledge of adult inmate classification, case management and rehabilitation principles, practices, procedures, and systems; knowledge of correction facility operations and of court and probation systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the criminal justice system and court terminology. Skill in reading, analyzing, and interpreting professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and legal documentation.
• Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files; knowledge of administrative support functions, e.g., records maintenance, data analysis, reports processing, documentation proofing.
• Thoroughknowledge of pre-established local, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work.
• Ability to work independently in an office and correctional environment, communicate effectively (verbally and in writing), maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive information. Ability to prioritize work, organize and make sound judgments; skill in analyzing and developing effective solutions.
• Thoroughknowledge of modern office procedures and equipment; ability to organize, inventory, and maintain property and records.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work under pressure and/or with frequent interruptions; skill in using good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in the performance of duties.
• Skill in interpersonal and leadership communications; ability to deal with people in a variety of changing and complex situations; ability to deal tactfully and cordially with a variety of people from different cultural backgrounds.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with all levels of management, employees, other departments, officials and the general public, inmates, social service and law enforcement agencies and members of the judiciary; skill in the principles and techniques of customer service skills. Skill in professionally and effectively communicating verbally, in writing, and in presentations.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.

Physical Demand Requirements

• Physical Demand: Light
• 20 pounds maximum lifting
• Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 10 pounds
• If less lifting involved will require significant walking/standing
• If mostly sitting is involved will require push/pull on arm or leg controls
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
• Physical agility is required in kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.

Employee Benefits

Welcome to a workplace that values you. Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit your needs and the needs of your family.

Join us in making a difference in our community, knowing we're here to support you every step of the way.

Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83.5% to the dependent(s) premium coverage.

Deductions Per Paycheck - HRA Base Plan

Coverage

Employee

Employee + 1

Family

Health-HRA Base

$0.00

$130.46

$202.93

HRA Buy-Up

$37.60

$174.33

$271.19

Dental Base

$0.00

$12.72

$23.42

Dental Buy-Up

$3.35

$19.24

$32.63

Vision

$3.42

$6.84

$9.15

Short-Term Disability

$0.00

N/A

N/A

Long-Term Disability

$0.00

N/A

N/A

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

At no cost to the employee. The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee's weekly base salary. The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family members at no cost.

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Wellness Program promotes a variety of activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Gym Membership Reimbursement, up to $20.00 per month.

Basic Life Insurance Policy

At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars. Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.

Employee Health Center

The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Health Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite. Services at the Health Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.

Employees who are enrolled on the County's Medical plan have access to the Employee Health Center on day one of employment. The Health Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.

Vacation & Sick Leave Accruals

Service Time

Accruals Per Month

1 month - 5 years

8 hours

5 years and 1 month - 10 years

10 hours

10 years and 1 month - 15 years

12 hours

15 years and 1 month - 20 years

13.34 hours

20 years and over

16.66 hours

Sick Leave Accruals

Classification

Accruals Per Month

Full time employees

8 hours

Part time employees

4 hours

Paid Holidays

Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee)

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Thanksgiving - Day After
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Administrative Leave

40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees.

Sick Leave Bank

Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical related event, with up to 240 hours per fiscal year. Enrollment required.

Vacation/Sick Leave Buy-Back Program

Eligible employees may sell back up to eighty (80) hours of accrued leave per fiscal year. (This program is subject to availability of funds and may be amended or terminated at any time without notice.)

Paid Bereavement Leave

Up to five (5) working days off.

Tuition Reimbursement

Up to $1,600 per Fiscal Year, for degree seeking employees. Degree must be related to employee's current position.

Membership in the Florida Retirement System

The County is a Florida Retirement System Employer! For Fiscal Year 2025, County contribution for Regular Class members is 13.63%, subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution. Rates and Contributions are set by Florida Legislation.

A 457b Deferred Compensation Program

A 457b Deferred Compensation Program is also available to help employees boost their retirement saving goals, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, as well as IRA plan options. Employee sponsored.

Employee Recognition Program

We see your hard work, and we celebrate it! Through our Employee Appreciation Committee and the "Youve Been Caught Doing Good" program, we recognize outstanding performance or accomplishments with prizes including monetary rewards and merchandise.

01

Do you understand that you must provide previous employment history and education information, which must be documented in this online application? (Please note that incomplete applications and just attaching a resume without completing the application will not be considered.)

• Yes
• No

02

Do you understand that based on the operational needs of the department, this position may be assigned to oversee and/or assist in the following units, Bonds and Dockets, Classification, Courts, and Programs?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess an Associates Degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university? If so, please list the major/concentration. (Education must be demonstrated in the "Education" section of the application.) If no, list N/A.

04

How many years of professional experience in the fields of in Inmate Records, Bonds and Dockets, Inmate Programming, Inmate Classification, Probation, Pretrial Release, and/or Community Corrections do you possess? (Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application.) If none, list N/A.

05

Briefly explain your professional experience in the fields of in Inmate Records, Bonds and Dockets, Inmate Programming, Inmate Classification, Probation, Pretrial Release, and/or Community Corrections. (Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application.) If none, list N/A.

06

List and explain the years of supervisory/management experience you possess. Experience must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application.) If none, list N/A.

07

List any Leadership Training/Certifications you have obtained. (Please upload any Leadership Certifications). If none, list N/A.

08

Have you obtained a Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Certification? If yes, please upload a copy of the certificate.

• Yes
• No

09

Please Note: Osceola County conducts a through background from current and previous emloyers. Have you had any disciplines above a Written Reprimand in the last twelve (12) months? If yes, please explain and attach any documentation. If no, list N/A.

10

Are you able to obtain FCIC/NCIC certification within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you electing to claim Veterans Preference? (If electing to claim Veterans Preference, please make sure to complete the Veterans Preference Eligibility Form located on the home page of NeoGov.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Osceola County

Address 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 4200

Kissimmee, Florida, 34741

Phone 407-742-1200

Website http://www.osceola.org