Classification Supervisor

State of Indiana•Plainfield, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Reception Diagnostic Center is a maximum‑security intake facility located in Plainfield, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 600 incarcerated adult males. All adult males entering the Indiana Department of Correction are received, assessed, and classified at this facility. Assessments include physical and mental health evaluations, addiction services screening, and education and work‑readiness reviews. This information helps determine the most appropriate long‑term facility placement. Staff coordinate comprehensive evaluations to support safety and rehabilitation. The center plays a key role in establishing individualized plans for incarcerated individuals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
Five (5) years full-time experience in corrections, criminology, parole or probation work or related areas.
Broad knowledge of IDOC mission, administrative and facility policies and procedures applicable to areas of responsibility.
Working knowledge of Indiana Criminal Code.
Extensive knowledge of the correctional classification and release process, including sentencing and credit time statues and sentencing alternatives.
Extensive knowledge of Offender Management System and related software programs.
Ability to complete the Certification of Credit Time Calculations and Central Office Inservice Training.
Ability to complete related training offered by Correctional Training Institute.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and supervising classification functions, including admission and orientation of incarcerated individuals, intake/release, monitoring the Unit Team/Classification Board, and management of all records/documents for incarcerated individual packets.
Ensuring that all incarcerated individuals with a medical/program classification are identified and appropriately assigned.
Supervise Classification, Release, Offender Records area.
Supervise intra-facility assignments, reassignments, and processes in accordance with classification administrative policies and procedures.
Approve or deny re-entry classification recommendations as applicable.
Provide classification support, recommendations, and expertise to all facility management levels.
Develop and administer facility operational procedures related to classification, releases, and records.
Process inter-facility transfer requests to the appropriate Central Office Classification Analyst.
Provide classification training to various staff multiple times a year.
Ensure offenders are informed of decisions and the required documentation is completed and filed in the offender’s records.
Maintain an ongoing review of the Offender Management System (OMS) and related software systems.
Recruit, evaluate, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing corrective actions and opportunities to continue professional development.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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