Offender Classification Specialist (or OCS-Senior

Position Summary

This position is responsible for classification of Persons in our Cares at one or more facilities in the Division of Adult Institutions and/or the Wisconsin Resource Center (Department of Health Services, Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services). Specialists in this position will be trained to competency in the duties and responsibilities of the position. Classification activities may require consultation, review and approval of the BOCM Supervisor and/or mentoring by an assigned OCS‑Senior.

Decisions resulting in serious consequences for the Persons in our Care, staff or public requires approval by the supervisor.

Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: provision of services to protect the public, staff and Persons in our Cares, collecting information, completing risk and need assessments, conducting classification reviews in support of DOC Re‑Entry efforts, preparing case plans, preparing accurate and timely reports and case records, effectively managing Persons in our Care site transfers, maintaining effective office operations at assigned sites, execution of safety and security requirements related to offenders, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and other tasks as assigned.

Offender Classification Specialist is in pay schedule and range 12-64 and offers pay starting from $26.37/hour - $29.56/hour
. This position is FLSA Non‑Exempt.

Offender Classification Specialist - Senior is in pay schedule and range 12-63 and offers pay starting from $29.26/hour - $35.32/hour
. This position is FLSA Exempt.

This level of this position will be determined by the qualifications of the applicant hired. It can be hired at either level.

Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance:
  Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax‑advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well‑being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well‑being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre‑employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre‑employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

Remote work schedule determined upon hire.

Shift: Monday
- Friday 7:45am- 4:30pm

In Addition To The Criteria Above, In Order To Be Considered For Direct Hire At The Offender Classification Specialist - Senior Level

Applicants must also have at least 18 months experience performing duties related to classification and correctional services.

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Training, education and/or experience with case planning, case management and case documentation.
• Training, education, and/or experience using risk and/or needs assessment…