Chief of Inmate Classification & Records

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks an executive leader to oversee Central Classification and Inmate Records, ensuring accurate inmate classification, housing assignments, transfers, and records management. You will supervise staff, guide policy development, and coordinate with courts and agencies to meet legal requirements.

The role involves strategic planning for correctional programs, implementation of procedures, and oversight of sensitive custody matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with ten years of progressively responsible experience in corrections, including five years in supervisory/management roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of correctional classification systems, inmate housing/custody, sentence administration, reentry programs, laws and regulations; ability to develop and implement policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive-level leadership and oversight of the Agency’s Central Classification and Inmate Records functions, ensuring effective administration of inmate classification, housing, transfers, records, sentence calculations, reception and evaluation, and related programs.
• Directs statewide classification and restrictive housing processes; oversees Central Reception and Evaluation Centers; ensures compliance with agency policies, state and federal laws, standards, and court requirements; coordinates with courts, legal officials, correctional institutions, and other stakeholders regarding inmate custody and records matters.
• Provides strategic direction and supervision to classification and records personnel, develops and implements policies and procedures, oversees staff training and performance, and ensures timely delivery of critical inmate management services.
• Participates in agency-wide planning and decision-making on complex correctional and statutory matters; represents the Agency in legal proceedings as required.
• Position requires travel.

Skills

Executive leadership

Policy development

Staff supervision

Stakeholder coordination

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks an executive leader to oversee Central Classification and Inmate Records, ensuring accurate inmate classification, housing assignments, transfers, and records management. You will supervise staff, guide policy development, and coordinate with courts and agencies to meet legal requirements.

The role involves strategic planning for correctional programs, implementation of procedures, and oversight of sensitive custody matters.