Inmate Classification Officer

The Inmate Classification Officer I position provides support to the Bureau of Prison’s statewide Inmate Classification System with emphasis on 4217 application processing. This position will include responsibility to evaluate and process facility documentation, including classification assessments and reports, to ensure accuracy and completeness; synthesize and elevate pertinent case information to the Inmate Classification Officer II for high-level decision-making; execute precise data entry to maintain accurate records and satisfy Department of Correction compliance standards;

organize, update, and manage core departmental files securely; disseminate official classification decisions to correctional facilities and authorized external agencies; compile, organize, and file comprehensive information packages required for court proceedings; and other duties as assigned.

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.

Ensures inmates are interviewed, tested and examined by individual members of the multidisciplinary classification team, such as counselors, teachers, correctional officers and medical personnel for the purpose of initial classification or reclassification.

Receives records and reports from individual classification team members with the results of their meeting with the inmate and their assessment of the inmate's needs.

Reviews these records and reports for accuracy of conclusion, completeness of information and adherence to standards.

Schedules and chairs meetings of the multidisciplinary classification team, and leads the group's discussion to assure that all relevant information is taken into consideration and that the team reaches a justifiable recommendation.

Ensures the implementation of the Institutional Classification Committee's decisions by conducting on-site inspections of the custody assignments and treatment programs of inmates, investigates cases of noncompliance and takes corrective actions.

Participates in transfer of inmates among facilities to implement the decisions of the Institutional Classification Committee or for population control, and recommends the transfer of inmates in crisis situations to ensure the safety of other inmates and correctional personnel.

Recommends changes to inmate classification procedures to effect timely placement of inmates to appropriate custody assignment and treatment programs.

Presents and defends the team's classification and recommendation consensus to the Institutional Classification Committee for final determination.

Conducts special studies and researches and presents findings to the Institutional Classification Committee for utilization as part of the inmate classification procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Inmate Classification Officer I

• Six months 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 clients 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/inquire and report on data.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.

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