Correctional Classification Officer

Baltimore County•Towson, MD

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. Pay Schedule I-C, Grade 4-C, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week. A vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and/or license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science or criminal justice.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation, a psychological examination, and a drug test.
All applicants must be citizens or resident aliens of the United States at the time of appointment.
Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position.
Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.
Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certificate(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered.
Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.
Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Responsibilities

Properly classifies inmates and detainees within the Department of Corrections and recommends these persons for appropriate treatment and rehabilitation programs.
Screens and evaluates defendants sentenced to the Department of Corrections as well as those incarcerated and awaiting trial.
Recommends proper classification of inmates and detainees within the Department of Corrections based on the interviewing and evaluation process.
Coordinates the delivery of treatment services to prospective defendants.
Refers individuals to various treatment and/or rehabilitation programs, which may include appropriate drug and alcohol treatment for proper evaluation and follow-up treatment by psychiatrists, psychologists, or social workers.
Re-evaluates defendants periodically for proper placement in other custody sections of the Department of Corrections.
Creates and manages case files.
Maintains statistical data and evaluation and treatment progress reports on all defendants assigned to the counselor's caseload.
Prepares written reports on treatment and evaluation of particular defendants for outside agencies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.