Corrections Classification Specialist 20029226
State of Ohio, Orient, OH, United States
Job Description
Identify and recommend appropriate security levels for newly received inmates in the Ohio Penal System, completing classification instruments, and making placement recommendations. Screen inmates for program eligibility, keep daily reports, complete risk assessments for the Prison Rape Elimination Act, interview and assess inmates for the Prison Screening Tool and Prison Intake Tool, and enter/update information in the ORAS system. Augment and clarify file information through interviews, observe and document any changes impacting classification levels, submit changes for review, and communicate with inmates, families, and other agencies through telephone and written inquiries.
Qualifications
18 months experience in criminal justice, corrections, sociology, social work, psychology, or related field.
Or completion of an associate core program in criminal justice, sociology, social science, psychology or related field.
Or equivalent experience.
Job skills: Corrections, Investigation, Interviewing, Communications, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Written Communication.
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premium coverage after eligibility
Paid time off including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access, inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.
The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace. All final applicants are required to submit a drug test prior to appointments. Applicants with a positive test may not be offered employment unless medical documentation of legally prescribed medicines is provided.
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Identify and recommend appropriate security levels for newly received inmates in the Ohio Penal System, completing classification instruments, and making placement recommendations. Screen inmates for program eligibility, keep daily reports, complete risk assessments for the Prison Rape Elimination Act, interview and assess inmates for the Prison Screening Tool and Prison Intake Tool, and enter/update information in the ORAS system. Augment and clarify file information through interviews, observe and document any changes impacting classification levels, submit changes for review, and communicate with inmates, families, and other agencies through telephone and written inquiries.
Qualifications
18 months experience in criminal justice, corrections, sociology, social work, psychology, or related field.
Or completion of an associate core program in criminal justice, sociology, social science, psychology or related field.
Or equivalent experience.
Job skills: Corrections, Investigation, Interviewing, Communications, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Written Communication.
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premium coverage after eligibility
Paid time off including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access, inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.
The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace. All final applicants are required to submit a drug test prior to appointments. Applicants with a positive test may not be offered employment unless medical documentation of legally prescribed medicines is provided.
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