Corrections Classification Specialist 20029226

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Orient, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves identifying and recommending the appropriate security level for newly received inmates within the Ohio Penal System. The specialist will review various documents, complete classification instruments, and screen inmates for program eligibility. Daily reports and risk assessments for the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) are also required. The position involves interviewing inmates, assessing them using specific tools like the ORAS system, PST, and PIT, and ensuring the accuracy of inmate classification and placement. The specialist will also observe and document any factors that might necessitate a change in classification level and communicate with supervisors and other agencies regarding inmate matters.

Requirements

18 months of experience in criminal justice, corrections, sociology, social work, and/or psychology or a related field.
Completion of an associate core program in criminal justice, sociology, social science, psychology, or a related field.
Equivalent of the minimum requirements.
Corrections experience.
Investigation skills.
Interviewing skills.
Communications skills.
Attention to detail.
Problem-solving skills.
Written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Identifies and recommends appropriate security level for newly received inmates in the Ohio Penal System by reviewing court documents, criminal history, arrest and conviction records, FBI and BCI reports, prior commitment histories, and computer-based files.
Completes classification instrument.
Identifies appropriate security level and makes recommendations on institution placement.
Screens inmates for eligibility of different programs.
Keeps daily reports as required.
Completes risk assessment on all incoming inmates for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
Interviews inmates, completes ORAS waivers, assesses for Prison Screening Tool (PST) if applicable, assesses for Prison Intake Tool (PIT), and enters/updates all applicable information in the ORAS system on all incoming offenders.
Interviews inmates to augment and clarify file information to ensure accuracy of inmate classification and placement and completes visitation information and necessary separations.
Observes/notes any interview aspects or occurrences which could result in a change of classification level (e.g., violent behavior from inmate, admission of previous escape attempt, situations that would require a higher security level such as public notoriety).
Submits results of changes to supervisor for review and to Bureau of Classification for inmate transfer arrangements.
Responds to telephone and written inquiries from inmates and inmate families regarding placement.
Communicates with other agencies (e.g., courts, sheriff offices, attorneys) regarding inmate matters (e.g., sentencing, inconsistencies, separation due to violence).