Assistant Classification Officer — Corrections Data & Records

MaineGuide; Windham, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance – state plan

Dental insurance – state plan

Retirement plan – MainePERS

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Maine Department of Corrections – Maine Correctional Center in Windham, ME seeks an Assistant Classification Officer. The role focuses on resident classification, data entry, and report preparation under supervision.

The job requires handling sensitive information, interviewing residents, and generating case histories to inform housing and custody decisions within a corrections setting.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience in a correctional, detention, law enforcement, medical or institutional setting.
• Knowledge of computerized management information system operations and requirements as it related to managing client and/or patient information.
• Ability to interpret legal documents and maintain accurate case histories.

Responsibilities

• Interview incoming residents and collect identification data.
• Input data into the corrections master records system to support housing, custody decisions, and program assignments.
• Compile data on residents for statistical reports and release calculations.

Skills

Advanced interviewing techniques

Effective communication

Written communication

Interpret legal documents

Stress management

Tools

Computerized records system

Job description

Maine Department of Corrections – Maine Correctional Center in Windham, ME seeks an Assistant Classification Officer. The role focuses on resident classification, data entry, and report preparation under supervision.

The job requires handling sensitive information, interviewing residents, and generating case histories to inform housing and custody decisions within a corrections setting.