Classification Support Specialist

The GEO Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Reentry Services LLC is seeking a Classification Coordinator to support the preparation of reports and new residents’ files and to monitor routine court appearances and resident behavior. The role involves coordinating court-related activities and ensuring accurate documentation throughout the resident lifecycle.

The position requires handling deadlines, maintaining paroled data, and liaising with parole personnel and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services preferred and one (1) year experience working with inmate population in residential or correctional environment. Four (4) years’ experience may substitute for degree.
• Valid, active drivers’ license.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

• Schedules all resident court appearances.
• Investigates court detainers.
• Schedules parole hearings and distributes parole package(s) client.
• Reviews all classification and assessment files and parole dates for demographic data and various alerts regarding such as medical conditions and history of escapes.
• Coordinates children, attorneys, Intensive Supervision Program “ISP” and ombudsman visits.
• Assists in preparing resident classification files.
• Maintains inactive files.
• Liaison for residents with Paroles.
• Maintains records for Electronic Monitoring departures and all other departing residents.
• Prepares discharge summary for Parole Officers for all residents;
• Establishes violent offender lists.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Drivers license

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Job description

GEO Reentry Services LLC is seeking a Classification Coordinator to support the preparation of reports and new residents’ files and to monitor routine court appearances and resident behavior. The role involves coordinating court-related activities and ensuring accurate documentation throughout the resident lifecycle.

The position requires handling deadlines, maintaining paroled data, and liaising with parole personnel and other agencies.