Correction Records Sentence Computation/Release Officer (BOSC)-20082857

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a Correction Records Sentence Computation/Release Officer. This role is crucial in managing inmate records, computing sentences, and ensuring accurate and timely release of individuals from prison. The department's mission is to reduce recidivism by providing rehabilitative treatment and programming in a safe, secure, and humane correctional environment, ultimately protecting the public and fostering productive community members. This position offers a rewarding career with a supportive work family.

Requirements

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary.
12 months of training or 12 months of experience in processing, reviewing & preparation of adult correctional inmate or juvenile offender records & applicable state &/or departmental procedures, rules & laws.
OR 9 months of experience as a Correction Records Management Officer, 63231.
OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update inmate files in the DOTS/DOTS Portal computer system by computing and posting inmate sentences, additional sentences, earned credit, jail time credit, prior prison credit, and parole eligibility.
Process admission documents of all inmates entering the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction by reviewing court records for accuracy and missing information.
Maintain correspondence with other agencies and courts for verification of documents and inquiries.
Review inmate records to ensure the release of inmates from prison is appropriate.
Review records for compliance with registration laws and DNA testing requirements.
Operate Offender Watch and computer terminals to receive and transmit confidential information.
Research LEADS for pending warrants and detainers.
Coordinate pickup arrangements with detaining authorities.
Obtain reporting instructions for inmates being released under supervision.
Adjust certified release dates by earned credit to justify correct release dates.
Enter TC and parole release dates as directed.
Prepare release authorization documents for supervisory approval.
Ensure release authorizations are provided to the prisons for timely release of inmates.
Enter and update/correct information in the DOTSPortal as needed.
Run various reports in DOTSPortal and Microsoft software.
Maintain inmate Legal Files by updating the file with accurate information, filing all incoming documents, and comparing release dates to ensure accuracy.
Scan information to the Onbase document management system to maintain and update inmate records.
Enter information into DOTSPortal as needed.
Enter appropriate status and reason codes into DOTSPortal.
Maintain correspondence with other agencies and respond to kites/inmate inquiries.
Open, sort, and distribute mail.
Complete other bureau functions as assigned.