Intake and Release Specialist - $1,000 Sign On Incentive

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

This position is responsible for processing and maintenance of a variety of documents related to the intake, confinement and release of inmates incarcerated in the Orange County Corrections Department.

Work is performed with considerable independent judgement and is under the direction of the assigned supervisor and is reviewed through periodic conferences and reports

Representative Duties /Assignments

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties; it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Review, notarize, and process arrest affidavits and other legal documents related to inmate intake.
• Process release documentation to ensure inmates are released accurately and timely, including verification of bonds when applicable.
• Verify arrest paperwork and court documents for accuracy and completeness, including court scheduling and notarization requirements.
• Enter, update, and maintain inmate information in systems such as the Jail Management System, Teletype, Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC), and National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
• Collaborate with criminal justice partners such as the Clerk of Court, Public Defender, State Attorney, and the Judiciary to ensure documentation meets sentencing, custody, and release requirements.
• Calculate release dates, sentence credits, and authorizations accurately in accordance with applicable laws and departmental procedures.
• Disseminate information to courts, agencies, and the public in compliance with confidentiality standards and departmental policies.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external sources in a professional and timely manner.
• Demonstrate integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in data entry, document processing, and customer service. An equivalent combination of education or experience may be substituted.

Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain Florida Crime Information Center / National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC) certification within three (3) months of employment.

May be required to possess and maintain Florida Notary Public certification within three (3) months of employment.

Preferences

Associate¿s degree from an accredited institution.

Criminal Justice, Public Administration or Social Service experience.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 04/12/2026

Close Date: 05/12/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 012 - From $19.94 to $25.66

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Additional shift differential pay includes

$ 0.35/per hour for those working B-Shift hours (hours worked between 3pm-11pm, minimum of 4 working hours).

$ 0.50/per hour for those working C-Shift hours (hours worked between 11pm-7am, minimum of 4 working hours).

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays including 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Orlando Magic gyms for the whole family, free access to County Wellworks gyms.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Notes

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.

Qualified applicants will be required to participate and pass an assessment for the Corrections Intake & Release Specialist position as determined by the Corrections Department.

Interview and testing dates, locations and times are subject to change. All correspondence including any schedule or location changes will be sent to the e-mail address listed on the application. It is very important that you check your e-mail on a regular basis, including the junk or spam folder.

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed online application. To successfully participate in this process, please enter all periods of employment, including your current position and educational background on the application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of the application and not moving forward in the process.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the detailed and relevant work experience, which would qualify them for the position.

Notes

Body Ornamentation (Tattoos and Branding)

Any tattoos and brands located above the collarbone are prohibited. The use of cosmetics, clothing, or any other method to conceal such markings is not permitted.

Employees are required to conceal any tattoos that are considered obscene or offensive. Examples of prohibited tattoos include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Content of a sexual nature.
• Sexually, racially, religiously, or ethnically offensive sentiments,
• Sentiments advocating violence or subversion,
• Expressing gang affiliations, or otherwise tending to incite violence or disruption in the workplace, or
• Other content, which if expressed by other means would violate Orange County policies.

Dental Ornamentation

Employees will not use gold, silver, or other caps or veneers for the purpose of dental ornamentation unless deemed medically necessary and prescribed by a licensed dentist. Teeth, whether natural, capped, or veneer, will not be ornamented with designs, jewels or initials.

Employees will be prohibited from unnatural shaping teeth for non-medical reasons (e.g. fangs) or wearing removable dental ornamentation (e.g. grills).

Gauging

Employees are not permitted to wear any type of gauge while on duty or while performing official Department business. Visible openings, for example the earlobe caused by stretching/wearing a gauge must be completely concealed at all times.