Trainee Ncic Inmate Communications Jobs in Florida

Salary : $43,255.63 Annually
Location : 692 NW 30th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34475, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-36
Bureau: Detention
Division: Classifications Specialist
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
This is a responsible position which requires some independent judgment, good multi-tasking, and organizational skills. Duties include receiving, processing, and distributing inmate records. Receiving, preparing, and distributing inmate transport dockets. Maintaining inmate record files.
Examples of Duties
A. Abide by the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics."
B. Thoroughly know, understand, and comply with Agency procedures, rules and regulations, Florida
State Statutes, the Florida Model Jail Standards and accreditation standards relating to this position.
C. Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of the inmate records stored within the Classification Unit.
D. Receive and process file folders from booking deputies, ensure all arrest and booking paperwork is
complete and accurate, and ensure data entry into the Jail Management System is accurate.
E. Review all arrest affidavits received, process for distribution; prepare case registers and other required
judicial documents.
F. Retrieve and process transport request from the Clerk's Office, Judges and attorneys used to prepare court transport dockets for inmates leaving the facility for required court hearings.
G. Conduct court clerk duties during first appearance through the week and on the weekends and assist the Duty Judge and attorneys during court proceeding.
H. Enter court dispositions into the Jail Management System and process the inmate classification files for
release in an expedient manner.
I. Run a full criminal history on all incoming inmates as directed. Prepare and distribute copies required for
judicial hearings.
J. Review inmates' files to ensure DNA is collected per FSS 943.325.
K. Answer telephone calls and provide bonding information to the general public, Law Enforcement and Bail Bonding Agencies as needed.
L. Provide security of the teletype by ensuring only those personnel authorized to use it, have access.
M. Confirm and pull warrants for local Law Enforcement personnel after hours and on weekends.
N. Confirm active warrants via the teletype for other jurisdictions after hours and on weekends.
O. Monitor the In Court computer after hours and on weekends/holidays. Process or distribute documents to proper destination.
P. Monitor ICE emails after hours and on weekends/holidays for pick up arrangements or detainer cancellations.
Q. Transport court paperwork for First Appearance to the courthouse in the morning and retrieve the paperwork from the courthouse at the completion of First Appearance.
R. Complete DMV forms when sent over by Visitation.
S. Enter and remove warrants from FCIC/NCIC and RMS after hours and on weekends/holidays.
T. Enter temporary emergency injunctions into FCIC after hours and on weekends/holidays and send injunction to the Communication Center.
U. Maintain filing.
V. Obtain inmate signatures from their housing location for First Appearance paperwork.
W. Attend training as required.
X. Ensure all office equipment is in good working condition and report any discrepancies to the Classification Supervisor.
Y. Perform any additional duties that may be outlined in the Unit's internal manual.
Z. Be alert for conditions or situations which inhibit the efficient operation of the Agency or the Classification Unit, making recommendations for solutions.
AA. Perform other related duties, as assigned, including modified schedule or temporary re-assignment during declared emergency or activations, as determined by the Sheriff.
Typical Qualifications
JOB PREREQUISITES:
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to follow instructions, organize and prioritize workload, considering importance of individual tasks
and urgency of each.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information without compromising confidentiality.
• Ability to understand and follow English language instructions, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to use and maintain general office equipment; copy machines, computers, and various computer programs.
• Possess normal sight and hearing and physical agility required for standing, walking, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to work harmoniously with the public and Agency personnel.
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Possess or obtain NCIC/FCIC certification within six (6) months of assuming the position.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Maintain NCIC/FCIC certification.
Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed inside an adult detention facility. May be subjected to or within hearing of verbal abuse.
Possibility of physical abuse is remote but present. Will be in proximity of inmates during the performance of duties. Required to work shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays. May be required to work overtime when necessary. May be called out during emergencies.
ADA:
PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS: Most tasks require the ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time. The ability to life, carry, push or pull items up to 10 lbs., the ability to stand and to walk for short periods of time and the ability to bend and to kneel.
ENVIORNMENTAL HAZARDS: The job risks exposure to bright/dim light, temperature variations and odors.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception and texture perception.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
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. 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office offers a highly competitive benefits package to all full-time employees and new incentives for Florida Certified Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers.
Employee Benefits are detailed in the Marion County Sheriff's Office Operations Directive 3030.50 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - GENERAL
A. The following benefits are provided to all full-time employees. Some of the following are more fully described in the agency's operational directives.
1. Annual Leave: Employees receive two weeks annual leave per the first through the fourth year of employment. Increases are given after 4, 9, 14, and 19 years of service.
2. Holidays: The Agency recognizes nine holidays, which are identified each year by the Board of County Commissioners. Employees, depending on their assignments, receive either a day off or an extra day's pay for each holiday.
3. Overtime Compensation: Employees receive compensation for overtime. They may receive pay, compensatory time, administrative time, or flextime, depending on their position and at the discretion of their supervisor.
4. Medical Insurance: The Agency furnishes insurance through a group policy. The Agency pays a portion of the premium for the employee's medical insurance. The employee has the option, at their expense, to place their dependents on the same policy.
a. If a full-time law enforcement or corrections officer suffers an on-duty catastrophic injury, in accordance with and defined by F.S.112.19 and 440.02(37), and is otherwise qualified, the Agency will pay the entire medical insurance premium of the employee, the employee's spouse and each dependent child until the child reaches the age of majority or until the last day of the calendar year when the child reaches the age of 25 if still a dependent for support, or if the child is a full or part-time student still dependent for support. If the employee dies, the Agency will continue to pay the premium for the dependent children and for the spouse until the spouse remarries.
b. If a full-time law enforcement or corrections officer is killed in the line of duty on or after July 1, 1993, as a result of an act of violence inflicted by another person while the officer is engaged in the performance of law enforcement duties or as a result of an assault against the officer under riot conditions shall pay the entire premium of the political subdivision's health insurance plan for the employee's surviving spouse until remarried, and for each dependent child of the employee until the child reaches the age of majority or until the end of the calendar year in which the child reaches the age of 25. Note: In the line of duty death benefit, the Sheriff may continue to pay the premium of the spouse who has remarried and still has children who continue to qualify for the health insurance benefit.
(1) Benefits payable from another source will reduce these benefits paid by the
Agency. To commit a fraud in obtaining these benefits is a first-degree misdemeanor. A conviction, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld, will result in the employee forfeiting the right to receive the benefits and having to pay the Agency back for benefits paid due to the fraud.
c. In order for the officer or spouse and children to be eligible for benefits, the injury must have occurred while in fresh pursuit, responding to what is reasonably believed to be an emergency, or an unlawful act perpetrated by another.
d. An employee qualified for these benefits is not eligible for any other health insurance subsidy from the Agency.
e. F.S.S. 112.0801 provides that retirees and their eligible dependents shall be offered the same health and hospitalization insurance coverage as is offered to active employees. Retirees will receive a credit of $5.00 per month for each year worked, not to exceed $150.00 per month, or the cost of the insurance.
(1) Even though the State of Florida considers all service under the FRS, the Sheriff will only consider the years worked at the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
(2) The Sheriff's subsidy is a credit to the total cost of the insurance. This shall not exceed the total monthly cost, after subtracting the subsidy received from FRS.
a. The subsidy shall be given to the employee until the employee reaches the age of 65, and then the benefit will stop.
5. Worker's Compensation: Employees are covered by Worker's Compensation for on-duty injuries, per Worker's Compensation laws. (See Operations Directive 3035.00)
6. Life Insurance: The Agency pays the premium for one (1) time the employee's annual salary for life insurance, including $12,000 accidental death and dismemberment for all employees. The employee can purchase additional amounts, if they desire. (See Optional Benefits, paragraph 3030.55).
7. Additional Life Insurance: In addition to the regular life insurance in paragraph 6 above, the Sheriff also furnishes a $200,000 policy for on-the-job accidental death, and a $150,000.00 policy for on-the-job intentional death for all employees. In addition, the Federal Government furnishes a death benefit for officers killed in the line of duty.
8. Long Term Disability Insurance: The Agency furnishes long term disability insurance for each employee who is eligible to receive the benefit after a 4 month waiting period. Generally the employee will receive 67% of his/her salary up to $3,000.00/month if he/she becomes disabled. This benefit would be coordinated with all other income received by the employee.
9. Retirement: All full-time employees are covered by the Florida State Retirement System, with a portion of the contributions being paid by the Agency. Retirement contributions and benefits differ for high-hazard/ Special Risk employees (law enforcement and corrections officers).
a. Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) is offered by the Florida State
Retirement System. The employee retires, continues to work, with his/her benefits being invested by FRS up to sixty (60) months. At the conclusion of the program, the employeewill receive all amounts invested plus all earned interest.
10. Uniforms and Equipment: Uniforms are furnished to employees in positions that require the wearing of a uniform, including civilian positions. When appropriate to the position, leather and firearms are also furnished. A uniform cleaning allowance is also given to most uniformed employees.
11. Assigned Vehicles: The Agency furnishes vehicles for certain positions, to be used according to the vehicle use policies. Where vehicles are furnished, the Agency pays all business related operational costs, including fuel and lubricants, maintenance, and insurance.
12. Longevity Pay: Employees receive longevity pay based on a percentage of their base salary each anniversary date. The percentage paid increases at five and ten year continuous service increments. (See Operations Directive 3020.00)
13. Sick Leave: Full-time employees receive sick leave at the daily rate of .26302 hou