Corrections Classification Specialist 20029226

State of Ohio • Orient, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation: The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring: Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

Requirements

• 18 mos. exp. in criminal justice, corrections, sociology, social work, &/or psychology or related field.
• Completion of associate core program in criminal justice, sociology, social science, psychology or related field.
• Equivalent of Minimum.
• Job Skills: Corrections, Investigation, Interviewing, Communications, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving and Written Communication.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and recommends appropriate security level for newly received inmates in the Ohio Penal System (e.g., reviews court documents, criminal history, arrest and conviction records, FBI and BCI reports, prior commitment histories, and computer based files)
• Completes classification instrument
• Identify appropriate security level and makes recommendation 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, 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 change of classification level (e.g., violent behavior from inmate, admission of previous escape attempt, situations that would require higher security level as 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)

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees