Classification Specialist

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Classification Specialist works in the Metropolitan Detention Center and administers inmate intake and initial interviews, assesses inmates’ histories and records, and determines the security level required under applicable state and federal rules, regulations, statutes, and American Correctional Association standards. The position performs technical duties supporting the classification process and may require confidential access to and reporting from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, depending on classification requirements. The role handles sensitive and confidential information and documents. The position may require a flexible schedule outside Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and overtime may be required. Most essential duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment, though outdoor duties may be necessary. The work takes place in a correctional facility and may involve exposure to noise, fumes, odors, contagious diseases, and potentially hostile or dangerous situations, including hazards that could result in serious bodily injury. The minimum qualification is a high school diploma or GED and five years of related work experience in criminal justice, counseling, or social work. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered. Employment requires successful completion of a post-offer medical examination and background investigation, compliance with County safety guidelines, and completion of assigned FEMA training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of related work experience in criminal justice, counseling, or social work.
An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
Successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Comply with County safety guidelines.
Complete FEMA training(s) assigned to the position.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial inmate interviews; review detention and arrest history and confidential records; assess required security levels; and prepare, maintain, and update inmate files, consulting with staff and outside professionals as needed.
Review security check forms, obtain legal and personal information, conduct security risk assessments, and refer inmates to medical or psychological services when appropriate.
Depending on classification requirements, access the NCIC database and run reports and related processes confidentially.
Conduct meetings to review classification decisions and monitor the classification process for compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Review and maintain inmate criminal history, education and employment records, court dispositions, conditions of release, and judgment and sentence orders.
Provide families or designated individuals with information about community services and judicial detention, sentence, and release issues.
Review and respond to inmate grievances related to classification; write reports and make recommendations to the court as needed.
Document case management, maintain case notes and complete records, forms, and reports; prepare case-file reports for periodic classification reviews and make recommendations when appropriate.
Attend mandatory meetings and training as required.
Assist in monitoring inmate security and ensuring required security precautions are met.
Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential records, plans, documents, and decisions.