Inmate Classification Officer II

Summary Statement

The Inmate Classification Officer II position provides direct support to the Bureau of Prison’s statewide Inmate Classification System and reports directly to the Classification Administrator. The position is responsible for the direct management and oversight of 4217 application processing and reviews to include internal and court-initiated eligibility verifications; final document processing, report proofing/editing, and recommendation finalizing; providing expert testimony in 4217 court proceedings;

4217 data tracking, compiling, and reporting; staff supervision and management; and handling 4217 mailbox requests. This position will assist in providing operational oversight to ensure statewide 4217 policy compliance and serve as chairperson for the statewide classification board. Supervises 1-3 professional personnel.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Schedules and chairs meetings of the Statewide Institutional Classification Committee by leading group discussions, and ensures the recommendations of the multidisciplinary classification team are reviewed and that a decision is reached on disposition of inmate.

Assigns reclassification review date and assigns cases to a classification officer for review. Presents and defends team's decision and recommendation to the Institutional Classification Committee. Reviews and makes recommendations to the Committee on inmate appeals of classification to the maximum security unit. Coordinates the inmate classification function at the largest of facilities, or at several facilities with a wide variety of inmate population.

Ensures that inmates are interviewed, tested or examined by individual members of the multidisciplinary classification team, such as counselors, teachers, correctional officers and medical personnel for inmates' reclassification. Coordinates and makes recommendations on the transfer of inmates among all the correctional facilities in order to implement the decisions of the Institutional Classification Committee or for population control. Recommends the selection of persons to act as team members for new correctional facilities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Inmate Classification Officer II

• Three years experience in using an inmate classification system to classify inmates based on risk factors and treatment needs.
• Six months experience in making recommendations as part of a client service plan such as clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits.
• Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve or inquire and report on data.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.
• Knowledge of conducting studies which includes evaluating operations, programs, services, policies and procedures to determine efficiency, effectiveness, whether goals and objectives are met and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview. Candidates must successfully complete all phases of the…