Detention Education Specialist - Probation

This position is located in Florida and is a full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Enter, maintain, or manage data related to educational records, student information, educational grants, funding programs, scholarships, or other education-based programs.
• Type routine materials such as reports, forms, correspondence, and memoranda.
• File and retrieve documents in established filing systems.
• Establish and maintain complex filing systems.
• Schedule and calendar meetings, appointments, interviews, or conferences.
• Conduct records searches in databases.
• Enter data into computers.
• Compile statistical data and prepare reports.
• Format and produce charts, graphs, or tables using various software.
• Sort, collate, and prepare documents for data entry.
• Gather information, prepare, and process documents.
• Type statistical data or technical reports.
• Compose, draft, and finalize correspondence, memoranda, or other documents.
• Create new files in systems.
• Resolve minor problems in person, by phone, or through correspondence.
• Proofread and/or edit documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling, or format.
• Update and correct information in automated systems.
• Proofread data to verify its accuracy.
• Prepare and update logs, file folders, and other documents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Proficiency in the following computer applications:
  • A computer
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Outlook
  • Word
  • Video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams)
• Minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute (wpm).
• At least two years of full-time paid experience in one or more of the following work environments:
  • Court (federal, state, local)
  • Legal (attorney's office)
  • Government (other than court or law enforcement)
  • Law Enforcement
  • Jail or Detention Facility
  • Human Resources
  • Social Services
  • Accounting or Banking
  • Library
  • Information Systems
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends or holidays.
• Willingness and ability to travel out-of-town if required.
• Job-related licenses, registrations, certificates, or professional memberships (if applicable).

Experience

The following experience levels are preferred for this role:

• Typing routine materials: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Filing and retrieving documents: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Establishing and maintaining complex filing systems: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Scheduling and calendaring: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Conducting records searches in databases: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Entering data in computers: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Compiling statistical data and preparing reports: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Formatting and producing charts, graphs, or tables: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Sorting, collating, and preparing documents for data entry: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Gathering information, preparing, and processing documents: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Typing statistical data or technical reports: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Composing, drafting, and finalizing correspondence: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Creating new files in systems: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Resolving minor problems: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Proofreading and/or editing documents: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Updating and correcting information in automated systems: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Proofreading data to verify accuracy: 2+ years full-time experience.
• Preparing and updating logs, file folders, and other documents: 2+ years full-time experience.

Additional Considerations

Applicants will be evaluated on past drug usage, including but not limited to:

• Marijuana
• Cocaine/Crack
• Methamphetamines/Speed
• Heroin
• Opium
• Morphine
• LSD/Acid
• Peyote
• Mescaline
• Hashish
• Steroids
• Other illegal drugs or narcotics as defined in Title 13 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS).
• Illegal use of prescription drugs.

Any affirmative answers regarding past drug usage will require a full explanation, including details such as frequency, duration, and circumstances. These answers may be verified through a polygraph and will not automatically disqualify an applicant.

Applicants must also disclose any history of the following, which will be evaluated in relation to the position applied for:

• Convictions related to sexual abuse.
• Civil or administrative adjudications related to sexual misconduct or harassment.
• Investigations or findings related to sexual abuse, staff sexual misconduct, or sexual harassment.