Cranston, RI - Admin/Clerical - DOC - Clerk Secretary - Classification Unit

Onsite

Rhode Island Department of Corrections

Classification Clerk-Clerk Secretary

Responsibilities

Clerical Duties, filing, processing tracking progress reports

Handling all parole related matters

Monitoring any infractions affecting good time

Communicating with our records unit to ensure the record is reflected accurately

Responding to inquiries from out of state partners on any legal matters

Records management

Skills & Competencies

Administrative and Clerical Skills: Proficiency in filing, data entry, and managing paperwork.

Records Management: Experience maintaining and updating legal or correctional records accurately.

Attention to Detail: Ensuring records reflect accurate information and tracking infractions that affect parole or good time.

Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with parole procedures, legal terminology, and handling legal inquiries is preferred.

Communication Skills: Ability to correspond professionally with internal departments and out-of-state legal partners.

Organizational Skills: Capable of tracking progress reports and managing multiple tasks efficiently.

Confidentiality & Ethics: Understanding of handling sensitive legal and personal information securely.

Preferred Experience & Background

Experience in Corrections, Legal, or Government Agencies: Especially in parole, probation, or inmate records.

Prior Work in a Clerical or Administrative Role: Ideally within a legal or criminal justice setting.

Knowledge of Criminal Justice System: Particularly parole processes and inmate behavior tracking.