Assistant Classification Officer - Maine Correctional Center, Windham

Position Details

Assistant Classification Officer – Maine Correctional Center, Windham. Grade 17: $20.94/hour – $27.88/hour (This rate includes $2.00/hour Career Stipend & $0.60/hour Institutional Stipend.) Job Class Code:  Open:
September 08, 2026 Close:
September 22, 2026

• Work includes interviewing incoming residents.
• Developing computerized case histories and other special reports.
• Overseeing or taking and recording resident identification data.
• Interview incoming residents, takes fingerprints, and gathers identification data in order to obtain required resident information and prepare necessary records.
• Input data into the corrections master records system to be used in the development of case histories for the Classification Committee, Probation and Parole Division, other correctional facilities, and law enforcement agencies in order to determine housing and custody levels and programs and provide required information.
• Compile, calculate, and record "extra good time", "good time", and "lost time" to adjust a resident's release date.
• Analyze and interpret court documents prior to initiating resident files to verify correctness and extract required information.
• Sit as a member of the Classification Committee when requested or in the absence of the Classification Officer.
• Prepare and distribute bi-monthly resident release sheets to all correctional institutions housing residents under the jurisdiction of parent institution.
• Correspond directly with courts, district attorneys, and other judicial entities to determine the status of warrants or detainers and exchange information.
• Compile data on residents for statistical reports.

• Knowledge of:
  Computerized record system development, maintenance, and security.
• Advanced interviewing techniques.
• Applicable portions of Maine Criminal Code and Laws.
• The correctional classification system.
• Ability to use and update data in a computerized record system.
• Communicate effectively.
• Write clearly and effectively.
• Interpret legal documents.
• Compile and maintain social and criminal case histories and criminal identification data.
• Work under stressful conditions.

• Two (2) years’ experience in a correctional, detention, law enforcement, medical or institutional setting, or closely related field, which provided a knowledge of computerized management information system operations and requirements as it relates to managing client and/or patient information.

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive the personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($13,231.40-$15,566.46 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes up to 18.86% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
  * Will vary based on job class.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for…