Correctional Identification And Records Specialist 1

State of Connecticut • Bridgeport, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Correction is hiring a Correctional Identification and Records Specialist 1 to independently perform specialized offender identification and records work, including managing confidential files and calculating sentences. The role supports the integrity, safety, and legal compliance of correctional facilities by applying state and federal statutes to sentence computations and coordinating with courts and law enforcement.

The immediate vacancy is at Bridgeport Correctional Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on the first shift, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. An anticipated vacancy is at Garner Correctional Institution in Newtown, Connecticut, on the second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, and on-site. Applications may also be used to fill future vacancies in this job class.

Applicants must be current State of Connecticut employees with at least six months of full-time or equivalent state service, subject to applicable collective bargaining language, and must meet the minimum qualifications. The minimum qualifications include four years of clerical work experience, of which two years must involve maintaining a complex clerical processing service with statewide impact and directly assisting members of the public. College training may substitute for up to two years of general experience. A high school diploma or GED may be required by the time of permanent appointment. A background investigation is conducted before certification for permanent appointment. Incumbents may be exposed to some risk of injury or assault by inmates.

Requirements

• Four years of clerical work experience.
• Two years of the required general experience must have been maintaining a complex clerical processing service with statewide impact and directly assisting members of the general public.
• For state employees, the specified experience is interpreted at the level of a Processing Technician.
• College training may substitute for general experience at 15 semester hours per one-half year of experience, up to a maximum of two years.
• A high school diploma or GED may be required by the time of permanent appointment.
• Ability to understand and interpret statutes and regulations pertaining to sentence calculation.
• Ability to maintain inmate/offender records, prepare reports, organize data for entry into shared database systems, and use computer software.
• Interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; and skill performing arithmetical computations.
• Considerable knowledge of high-volume records management methods and techniques, agency policies and procedures, and state and federal laws, regulations, statutes, legal decisions, and opinions related to sentence calculations.
• Must be a current State of Connecticut employee with at least six months of full-time or equivalent state service, subject to applicable collective bargaining language.
• A background investigation will be conducted before certification for permanent appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing arithmetical computations.
• Experience interpreting statutes and regulations pertaining to sentence calculation.
• Experience organizing data for entry into database systems.
• Experience managing and processing high-volume, complex records in physical filing systems and digital database environments.
• Experience interpreting and applying state and federal statutes, regulations, or legal opinions to calculate or audit complex court sentence timelines.
• Experience using shared database systems to audit inmate/offender records, generate data reports, and input data accurately.
• Experience drafting formal agency reports, legal documentation, or institutional correspondence for internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highly confidential inmate/offender identification and records systems, including tabulating sentences and maintaining related records.
• Develop and maintain contacts with Connecticut court staff and law enforcement agencies regarding individual inmates and their sentences.
• Calculate sentences for parole and discharge eligibility, including good-time commutations and other adjustments.
• Oversee issuance of notices concerning inmate/offender releases, discharges, furloughs, and transfers to authorized recipients.
• Oversee compilation and editing of inmate/offender criminal records through communication with the FBI, the State Police Bureau of Investigations, and other law enforcement agencies.
• Assign and review unit work to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
• Assist in compiling current statistical data and preparing monthly and annual statistical reports.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance.
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer; qualifying student loans may be eligible for forgiveness after 10 years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED