Corrections Classification Specialist

Franklin County Sheriff's Office•Columbus, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Identify and recommend appropriate risk and security levels within established timeframes for inmates by reviewing and examining inmate record files, which include criminal history, outlines of arrests and convictions, commitment documents, court-completed pre-sentence investigations, offender background investigations, and Federal Bureau of Investigation and/or Bureau of Criminal Investigation reports. Complete pre-designed classification forms that result in a numerical rating reflecting the appropriate security level. Match the level with the related correctional facility, notify appropriate employees in cases of intensive risk levels, interview inmates to complete an intake questionnaire and inmate orientation checklist. Verify the accuracy and consistency of file information, exchange relevant and pertinent information, and ensure the accuracy of inmate classification and placement recommendations. Observe and note any interview aspects or occurrences that could result in a recommendation for administrative override (i.e., a recommendation deviating from the security level rating result). Submit data to the supervisor and/or Chief’s designee for review and signature. Respond in-person, via telephone, or written communication to inquiries and/or complaints from inmates. Respond to concerns and/or complaints from inmates’ families regarding inmate placement (e.g., family objections to security placement; requests for members of the same family to be placed at the same institution). Communicate with other agencies or sources (e.g., judges, county sheriffs, prosecuting attorneys) and the general public. Complete reports (e.g., incident reports, weekly and monthly reports) and attend meetings and trainings as required. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of associate core program in criminal justice, sociology, social science, psychology or related field; or 18 months experience in criminal justice, corrections, sociology, social work, and/or psychology or related field; or, equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment.
Ability to become LEADS certified.
Knowledge of agency rules and regulations governing reception and security-level classification activities.
Knowledge of social sciences (e.g., social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice), human relations and interviewing.
Skill in word processing and operation of personal computer.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to use proper research methods in gathering data.
Ability to gather, collate, and classify information about data, people, or things.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to develop good rapport with inmates.
Ability to conduct inmate interviews.
Ability to handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with inmates, their relatives, attorneys/prosecutors, judges, and general public.
Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended or intermittent periods of time.
Ability to remain alert and watchful during assigned duty hours.
Knowledge of supervision of inmates in a controlled environment & related safety practices.
Knowledge of Sheriff’s Office rules and regulations.
Ability to apply Sheriff’s Office core competencies to solve practical everyday problems.
Commitment to Organizational Culture: Works with intention to support and promote organizational culture, transforms operational philosophy into action. Emphasizes service, collaboration, and integrity.
Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness, expressiveness, empathy, authenticity, sympathy, emotional connection with others to create trust.
Integrity and Credibility: Walks the talk, knows what's right and does it. Effectively applies values and principles in specific situations. Encourages others to behave with integrity.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Crossing boundaries, coordinating groups, makes effective use of all available talent, focused on serving the public together.
Analytic Thinking / Problem Solving: Problem solving, on-the-spot decision making, investigations, evaluating reports and statistics, assessing threats, crime pattern analysis, information seeking, and assessing people’s abilities.
Attention to Quality & Order: Maintains or increases order in the environment, values accuracy, and quality, and seeks clarity in roles and functions.
Conflict Management: Respectful, facilitates rather than driving or manipulating, focuses on solutions, focuses on people, and seeks long-lasting outcomes.
Impact and Influence: Communication that gains others’ support, constant interpretation to others, educating others, persuading others who have fixed ways.
Initiative and Time Management: Self-directed, perseverance, persistence, and sets own goals. Sees the job through.
Interpersonal Skills / Active Listening: Communicates effectively with others, crosses boundaries, initiates relationships, is focused on serving the public together.