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PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

Ocala, FL

$37K/yr

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 70013679 Salary: $37,582.22 ... assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs. * Enhance public safety by ...

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MyFlorida

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

Ocala, FL

$37K/yr

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 70013679 Salary: $37,582.22 ... assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs. * Enhance public safety by ...

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MyFlorida

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

Ocala, FL

$37K/yr

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 70013679 Salary: $37,582.22 ... assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs. * Enhance public safety by ...

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MyFlorida

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

Ocala, FL

$37K/yr

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 70013679 Salary: $37,582.22 ... assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs. * Enhance public safety by ...

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MyFlorida

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

Ocala, FL

$37K/yr

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 70013679 Salary: $37,582.22 ... assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs. * Enhance public safety by ...

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MyFlorida

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

Ocala, FL

$37K/yr

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 70013679 Salary: $37,582.22 ... assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs. * Enhance public safety by ...

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MyFlorida

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

Ocala, FL

$37K/yr

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 70013679 Salary: $37,582.22 ... assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs. * Enhance public safety by ...

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MyFlorida

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

Ocala, FL

$37K/yr

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 70013679 Salary: $37,582.22 ... assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs. * Enhance public safety by ...

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MyFlorida

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

Ocala, FL

$37K/yr

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 70013679 Salary: $37,582.22 ... assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs. * Enhance public safety by ...

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PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

Ocala, FL

$37K/yr

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 70013679 Salary: $37,582.22 ... assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs. * Enhance public safety by ...

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MyFlorida

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

Ocala, FL

$37K/yr

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 70013679 Salary: $37,582.22 ... assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs. * Enhance public safety by ...

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What is a parole assistant?

Parole Assistants are professionals who support parole officers in monitoring and assisting individuals released from prison on parole. Their responsibilities often include helping with case management, conducting home visits, collecting information, and ensuring compliance with parole conditions. They serve as a vital link between parolees and community resources, helping to facilitate successful reintegration and reduce the risk of recidivism. Parole Assistants may also assist in preparing reports and maintaining records related to parolees’ progress.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a parole assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Parole Assistant, you need a background in criminal justice or social work, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with case management principles. Experience with databases, case management software, and knowledge of relevant legal documentation are typically required. Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities help build rapport with parolees and support effective collaboration with parole officers. These skills ensure accurate monitoring, compliance with parole conditions, and successful reintegration of individuals into the community.

What are some common challenges that parole assistants face in their daily work, and how can they be addressed?

Parole Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing heavy caseloads, dealing with emotionally charged situations, and ensuring accurate documentation. They must balance administrative duties with direct interaction with parolees, which requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Building effective communication with parole officers and community resources helps manage workload and support successful reintegration for parolees. Regular training on time management and conflict resolution can also help address these challenges and improve overall job performance.

What is the difference between Parole Assistant vs Probation Officer?

AspectParole AssistantProbation Officer
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require associate's degreeBachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, or related field; some positions may require a master's degree
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, courts, and community locationsCommunity supervision settings, offices, and field visits
Employer & Industry UsageState parole agencies, correctional departmentsProbation departments, criminal justice agencies
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared due to similar roles in criminal justiceMore advanced; involves case management and decision-making

Parole Assistants support parole officers by handling administrative tasks and assisting with supervision of parolees. Probation Officers have broader responsibilities, including case management and decision-making for offenders on probation. While both roles work within criminal justice agencies and require similar credentials, Probation Officers typically have more responsibilities and higher educational requirements.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Parole Assistant jobs?

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PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

Ocala, FL

MyFlorida
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$37K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Requisition No: 883302 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70013679 

Salary:  $37,582.22 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/16/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING TITLE: PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Circuit 050 Ocala East.

This position supports the effective functioning of community corrections by managing the intake and processing of offenders, ensuring accurate data entry, and maintaining comprehensive offender records. This role is crucial in enhancing public safety by interpreting and coding sentencing documents, verifying offender data, and preparing detailed criminal records.

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 community corrections by managing the day-to-day intake and processing of offenders placed or released on community supervision, ensuring accurate data entry into the Offender Based Information System (OBIS).
  • Play a crucial role in justice by interpreting, coding, and entering documents related to offender sentencing and monetary obligations into the CDC and OBIS databases, utilizing advanced tools like the Automated Correctional Task System and Felony Offense Coding Manual.
  • Make a significant impact by obtaining, researching, interpreting, and verifying offender data to establish initial computer records for new commitments, and assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs.
  • Enhance public safety by requesting and screening criminal record information through NCIC/FCIC and other criminal justice databases and preparing detailed prior records for new intakes.
  • Drive offender rehabilitation by developing, coordinating, and monitoring community service work activities, assisting with job needs and program assignments, and ensuring high-quality offender photographs for the department's website.
  • This is not a probation officer position.

Join us in this dynamic role where your attention to detail and dedication to public safety will make a significant difference in the community corrections system!

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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

  • Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.

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. 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' 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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