Classification Specialist

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$23 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Classification Specialist works in Bernalillo County’s Metropolitan Detention Center, administering inmate intake and initial interviews, assessing inmate history and records, and determining appropriate security classifications under applicable state and federal requirements and American Correctional Association standards. The role performs technical duties supporting detention operations and requires handling confidential and sensitive information. Depending on classification requirements, the position may include confidential access to and reporting from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. Most essential duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment, though outdoor duties may be required. The employee may encounter noise, vibration, fumes and odors, contagious diseases, and potentially hostile or dangerous situations associated with a correctional facility. Work hours may fall outside Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; a flexible schedule may be required, and overtime may be required.

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 required FEMA training assigned to the position.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial interviews with inmates; review detention or arrest history and confidential records; assess required security levels; and prepare, maintain, and update inmate files in coordination with staff and outside professionals.
Review security check forms, obtain legal and personal information, conduct security risk assessments, and process or refer inmates to medical or psychological services as appropriate.
Depending on classification requirements, access the NCIC database and run reports, along with related processes.
Conduct meetings to review classification decisions and monitor the classification process for compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Review and maintain inmate criminal history, educational and employment records, court dispositions, conditions of release, and judgment and sentence orders.
Provide families or other 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 records, complete forms and reports, and prepare case-file reports and recommendations for periodic classification reviews.
Attend mandatory meetings and training.
Assist in monitoring inmate security and compliance with security precautions.
Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential records, plans, documents, and decisions.