CLASSIFICATION OFFICER

State of Florida • DeFuniak Springs, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Walton Correctional Institution in the Classification Department. Our mission in the Classification Department is to accurately assess and classify inmates based on their needs, risks, and behaviors. We ensure appropriate housing and program placements within the correctional system. Our goal is to enhance safety and security while promoting effective rehabilitation, ultimately aiding in the successful reintegration of inmates into society. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Requirements

• Experience in case management that uses assessments, planning, coordination, and evaluation to meet the individuals’ needs.
• Experience reviewing, auditing, analyzing, and/or proofreading data.
• Experience applying laws, applicable rules, and procedures.
• Experience or training in the use of the Offender Based Information System (OBIS) and/or related computer programs or applications.
• Experience with Microsoft applications such Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint.
• Experience responding to grievances, inmate requests, or other correspondence.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

• Must possess a high school diploma or it's equivalent.
• Four years’ experience in caseload management; or
• Four years’ experience analyzing data and/or interpreting rules/statutes.

Responsibilities

• Regularly dive into the journey of each inmate, assessing their progress towards set goals, recording their institutional adjustment, and setting new, positive milestones.
• Motivate and inspire inmates to achieve their best, while providing them with opportunities to self-assess and express their work/program interests.
• Develop comprehensive management plans and conduct additional assessments to identify needs and risks.
• Be the mastermind behind planning and coordinating targeted referrals for treatment, programs, work, and services.
• Ensure that each inmate's needs are met while aligning with the Department's goals.
• Collaborate with various departments to create a seamless support network.
• Gather and evaluate information from a multitude of sources including reports, interviews, correspondences, observations, interactions, and records.
• Piece together the puzzle to form a complete picture of each inmate's situation.
• Maintain meticulous and detailed records on the Offender Based Information System (OBIS) and other necessary applications.
• Compile and develop comprehensive inmate records, ensuring every detail is accurate and up-to-date.
• Play a crucial role in making custody and reclassification recommendations to the Institutional Classification Team (ICT).
• Lead disciplinary hearings as the Disciplinary Hearing Team Chairperson or Hearing Officer, ensuring fair and just outcomes.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan), Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan), Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop), Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level