PROGRAM COORDINATOR, JUDICIAL (CORRECTIONS)

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of PROGRAM COORDINATOR, JUDICIAL (CORRECTIONS).

The Program Coordinator, Judicial, performs highly specialized clerical work within the correctional facility. Work involves overseeing the process of receiving, reviewing, and importing court minutes, coordinating the maintenance of inmate court status, performing administrative tasks, and supervising activities.

REQUIRED DOCUMENT

Each applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver (Download PDF reader). Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the pre-screen application. A link to the form is provided in red above.

Applications must be submitted before the closing date of September 1, 2026.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: The duties listed below are in addition to the duties assigned under the associated job description. The omission of specific work statements does not necessarily exclude them from being performed by the position and is for illustrative purposes only.

REFERENCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR VIA JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Supervises staff assigned to the judicial team. Reviews work for quality assurance purposes. Ensures subordinate awareness of standard operating policies and procedures. Provides technical assistance to staff in the performance of their duties.

Assists in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures for the efficient and effective operations of the Judicial Team unit.

Receives and reviews court minutes for accuracy; contacts courts to correct errors or clarify vague or incomplete documents.

Receives and reviews court release orders; verifies that orders are valid, issued by the appropriate court, and not in conflict with orders from another court.

Prepares and reviews weekly court lists for in-custody court hearings.

Evaluates members assigned to the unit and prepares appropriate performance appraisals.

Conducts briefings with staff, to include the dissemination of information from memos, meetings, and orders pertaining to the section's operation and training.

Answers telephone calls from the public and provides routine information.

Participate in performing the actual work of the unit and substitute for subordinates as needed.

REFERENCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR VIA JOB DESCRIPTIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in related work assignment
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of related training, education, and experience
• Must be NCIC/FCIC certified within six (6) months of employment if deemed necessary for the work assignment
• Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

REFERENCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR VIA JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Knowledge in the methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data of SCSO programs such as Café, JailWeb, Warrants, Documentum, and SCSOnet.

Ability to conduct searches and locate information through the Seminole County Clerk of Court, Florida Department of Corrections, Department of Highway and Safety, and Motor Vehicles, and State Attorney's Office databases.

Ability to run and review criminal histories via eAgent.

Must be able to perform all the duties of subordinate personnel.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to research information; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other Sheriff's Office staff members, and outside agencies; to maintain confidential information; to work independently and with little supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working environment is primarily in a jail environment where proper provisions are in place in terms of employee security and protection. Work is generally performed in a sedentary position. The position generally works normal business hours. This position has limited inmate contact.

Unclassified Position

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

Human Resources Division

Sanford FL 32773

mmcnamara@seminolesheriff.org

689-355-2627

External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation, which includes, but not limited to, past employment/education verification, driver license review, credit history, prior drug use history, arrest/conviction record, and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.

The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which you've applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.

Candidates must also comply with the Agency's current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy of General Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here (Download PDF reader). An applicant's tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agency's review process, even if otherwise meeting the Agency's policy.

Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division, to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background, failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description, or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office after one year from date of notification.

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is committed to a diverse work force, is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families, and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally, certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.