Classification Clerk

Gadsden County Sheriff Office; Quincy (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden County Sheriff's Office is seeking a full-time Classification Clerk to support inmate risk assessments, classifications, and housing decisions. The role involves interviewing inmates, updating classification files, and coordinating housing assignments in accordance with court guidelines.

Responsibilities include researching criminal histories, maintaining databases, assisting with initial appearances and court-related paperwork, and providing information to inmates about programs.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Five years progressively responsible experience in corrections or records management.
• U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.
• Must pass a level 2 background check.

Responsibilities

• Interview and classify newly admitted inmates and perform reclassifications.
• Research criminal histories to determine housing classification and suitability for trusty status.
• Maintain classification files and prepare necessary court-related paperwork.
• Coordinate and schedule inmate work programs and related activities.
• Answer telephone inquiries regarding inmate programs.
• Assist with initial appearances in court and pre-trial processes.
• Maintain computer databases and provide periodic reports.

Job description

Gadsden County Jail is seeking a full-time Classification Clerk to complete inmate risk assessments, classification and housing.

Duties include interviewing, classifying newly committed inmates, complete reclassifications as needed, complete facility relocations, maintain classification files with updates from courts and institutional activities, and perform other work as required.

Research criminal histories to determine proper housing classification within prescribed guidelines; to determine an inmate's suitability for trusty status.

Performs NCIC/FCIC and criminal history research verifications as required.

Maintains computer tracking databases for trustees and pre-trial intervention services. Interviews with inmates prior to initial appearance before the Courts provides inmates with information regarding initial appearance process.

Accompanies inmates to initial appearances in Court; attends pre-court conferences in Judge's Chambers.

Reviews court docket for accuracy; prepares necessary paperwork for those inmates diverted to the pre-trial release program; informs inmates about the pre-trial release program and their responsibilities under said program; prepares case files on each inmate.

Coordinates and schedules various public works programs/activities utilizing inmates. Prepares statistical information/reports, tables, and charts related to inmate work programs.

Answers telephone inquiries regarding various Sheriff's Office inmate programs.

Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs, and calls for service during times of an emergency.

Knowledge of criminal justice programming.

Ability to work independently in carrying out assignments to completion; to make decisions based on factual data; to present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships co-workers, interagency personnel, and the public. Skill in the use of computers and Microsoft Office.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. and a valid Florida driver’s license. experience in current office systems technologies; supplemented by five (5) years progressively responsible experience in corrections, criminal justice, records management functions, preferably in a classified or confidential records environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Incumbent must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21-years of age, as well as be able to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Incumbent must not have been convicted of any crime that is or like any that is listed according to statute 435.02. Must pass a level 2 background check per statute 435.02.

Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer