Corrections Classification Specialist

What You'll Do:

• Identifies and recommends appropriate security level for newly received inmates in the Ohio Penal System (e.g., reviews court documents, criminal history, arrest and conviction records, FBI and BCI reports, prior commitment histories, and computer based files)
• Completes classification instrument
• Identify appropriate security level and makes recommendation on institution placement.
• Screens inmates for eligibility of different programs
• Keeps daily reports as required
• Completes risk assessment on all Incoming inmates for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
• Interviews, completes ORAS waivers, assesses for Prison Screening Tool (PST), if applicable, assesses for Prison Intake Tool (PIT), and enters/updates all applicable information in the ORAS system on all incoming offenders
• Interviews inmates to augment and clarify file information to ensure accuracy of inmate classification and placement and completes visitation information and necessary separations
• Observes/notes any interview aspects or occurrences which could result in change of classification level (e.g., violent behavior from inmate, admission of previous escape attempt, situations that would require higher security level as such as public notoriety)
• Submits results of changes to supervisor for review and to Bureau of Classification for inmate transfer arrangements
• Responds to telephone and written inquiries from inmates and inmate families regarding placement
• Communicates with other agencies (e.g., courts, sheriff offices, attorneys) regarding inmate matters (e.g., sentencing, inconsistencies, separation due to violence)

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

18 mos. exp. in criminal justice, corrections, sociology, social work, &/or psychology or related field.

-Or completion of associate core program in criminal justice, sociology, social science, psychology or related field.

-Or equivalent of Minimum.

Job Skills: Corrections, Investigation, Interviewing, Communications, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving and Written Communication.