Correctional Classification Specialist

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The Reception Diagnostic Center is a maximum‑security intake facilitylocatedin Plainfield, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 600 incarcerated adult males. All adult males entering the Indiana Department of Correction are received, assessed, and classified at this facility. Assessments include physical and mental health evaluations, addiction services screening, and education and work‑readiness reviews. This information helpsdeterminethe most appropriate long‑termfacility placement. Staff coordinate comprehensive evaluations to support safety and rehabilitation.

The center plays a key role inestablishingindividualized plans for incarcerated individuals. To learn more about the Reception Diagnostic Center,

As the Correctional Classification Specialist, you will be responsible for the coordination of the classification functions. In this position, you will help with incarcerated individuals admission/orientation, intake/release, monitoring the reentry/classification boards, and management of all records/documents for incarcerated individual packets. You will also ensure that all incarcerated individuals with a medical/program classification are identified and appropriately assigned.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Review recently received offender packets and recommend initial classification level.
• Conduct initial intake classification review, provide information to the immediate supervisor and recommend their initial assignments.
• Review the classification designations at the facility level to assign or recommend the final security and custody levels to the immediate supervisor or central office analyst.
• Finalize Classification Hearing Results of offender job changes, program changes and facility transfer recommendations.
• Serve as designee in the classification department in the absence of the Classification Supervisor.
• Serve as designee to facilitate supervision of offender release duties, court order preparation, and Interstate Compact issues as needed.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE).
• Three (3) years full-time experience in corrections, criminology, parole or probation work or related areas.
  • Substitutions:
    Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.
• Basic knowledge of the correctional release process, including sentencing and credit time statutes and sentencing alternatives.
• Extensive knowledge of Indiana Department of Correction facilities and the programs available and security requirements and criteria.
• Ability to learn Offender Management System and related software programs.
• Ability to complete related training offered by Correctional Training Institute.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:

• Complete the Certification of Credit Time Calculations and Annual Inservice Training.

This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.