Current Job Opportunity

This is a temporary OPS Position using non-reoccurring funds with the primary duties and responsibilities concentrated on operational needs as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic impact.
The Court Program Specialist is a professional and highly responsible position assigned to assist in performing a variety of duties.  The Court Program Specialist is expected to monitor and control the progress of cases that have been delayed due to the pandemic and ensure court hearings are rescheduled, as necessary.  Alternative arrangements are facilitated should a court user be denied entrance to the court facility due to implemented health and safety screening protocols. The Court Program Specialist also ensures access to the courts is preserved by facilitating electronic livestreaming of court events on YouTube, via Zoom.  
The incumbent must exercise independent judgment and initiative within their scope of authority.  Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.  Under the direction of the Administrative Services Manager, the Court Program Specialist will be required to make prompt notifications, track specific data, be able to operate a computer and online applications, and perform other duties as required.  
The core responsibilities of Court Program Specialist are: 1) Screening and court rescheduling 2) Court attendance & livestreaming of trials 3) Case monitoring and general support (4) Other duties as assigned to assist with supporting the criminal division.

Knowledge Skills Abilities 

Knowledge of: Organization’s mission and functions and how its systems work to operate effectively, including programs, policies, and procedures. Basic structure of the Florida State Courts System and the criminal justice system. Computer applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Ability to: Assess needs, provide information assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations. Provide accurate, professional, polite, and prompt customer service to the public and other agency personnel, AOC employees, and the Judiciary. Communicate professionally with persons from various backgrounds who may be experiencing a variety of stressful conditions. Demonstrate interpersonal skills and understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, and concern. Publicly speak and express information while maintaining confidentiality. Work well under pressure, multi-task and meet established timelines. Follow written and oral instructions and procedures. Maintain detailed and accurate records. Operate databases to include Microsoft Outlook, IJIS, Odyssey, Court Connect, Zoom and Youtube.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, pre-law, or a closely social science related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis. 

Experience: Two years of professional administrative related experience. Master’s degree may substitute for one year of required experience.

*This is an OPS position (no benefits) working twenty (20) hours a week position.

*This position is grant funded for a limited time. The term is expected to end January 30th, 2022 unless the grant is extended, or another funding source becomes available.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency.  The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.  Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.  All employees of the Florida State Courts System are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.

Applications are accepted online through our direct website. To apply, please visit www.ca.cjis20.org, select the Employment Link and click on Job Opportunities.

For additional information and to apply contact: 239-533-1707, HumanResources@ca.cjis20.org, or Hendry County Probation, 485 E. Cowboy Way, Labelle, Florida 33975

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, make a request to the contact indicated for each respective position.

Persons using a TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Services at 711 or 1-800-955-8771.