Correctional Classification Specialist

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 Equivalency (HSE).
Three (3) years full-time experience in corrections, criminology, parole or probation work or related areas.
Basic knowledge of the correctional release process, including sentencing and credit time statutes and sentencing alternatives.
Extensive knowledge of Indiana Department of Correction facilities and the programs available and security requirements and criteria.
Ability to learn Offender Management System and related software programs.
Ability to complete related training offered by Correctional Training Institute.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Complete the Certification of Credit Time Calculations and Annual Inservice Training.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.

Responsibilities

Coordination of the classification functions.
Assisting with incarcerated individuals admission/orientation, intake/release.
Monitoring the reentry/classification boards.
Management of all records/documents for incarcerated individual packets.
Ensuring that all incarcerated individuals with a medical/program classification are identified and appropriately assigned.
Review recently received offender packets and recommend initial classification level.
Conduct initial intake classification review, provide information to the immediate supervisor and recommend their initial assignments.
Review the classification designations at the facility level to assign or recommend the final security and custody levels to the immediate supervisor or central office analyst.
Finalize Classification Hearing Results of offender job changes, program changes and facility transfer recommendations.
Serve as designee in the classification department in the absence of the Classification Supervisor.
Serve as designee to facilitate supervision of offender release duties, court order preparation, and Interstate Compact issues as needed.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Robust benefits package
Commitment to work-life balance
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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