Correction Records Sentence Computation/Release Officer BORM (20017697)

Taleo; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Parental/Family Leave

Education and Development Funds

Job summary

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction seeks a Correction Records Sentence Computation/Release Officer (BORM) to maintain inmate records, compute postings for sentences, earned credits and release dates using the DOTS Portal and OnBase systems. You will verify court documents, update files, and coordinate releases in a secure correctional setting in Warren County, Lebanon, OH.

The role requires strong attention to detail, data-entry skills, and the ability to work within complex

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in processing, reviewing & preparation of adult correctional inmate or juvenile offender records & applicable state &/or departmental procedures, rules & laws.
• -Or 9 mos. exp. as a Correction Records Management Officer, 63231.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Requires considerable knowledge of records management in order to maintain and update inmate files in the DOTS/DOTS Portal computer system by computing and posting inmate sentences, additional sentences, earned credit, jail time credit, prior prison credit and parole eligibility
• Processes admission documents of all inmates entering Department of Rehabilitation and Correction by reviewing court records for accuracy and missing information
• Maintains correspondence with other agencies and courts for verification of documents and inquiries
• Reviews inmate records to ensure release of inmate from prison is appropriate
• Reviews records for compliance with registration laws and DNA testing requirements
• Operates Offender Watch and computer terminals to receive and transmit confidential information
• Research LEADS for pending warrants and detainers
• Coordinates pickup arrangements with detaining authorities
• Obtains reporting instructions for inmates being released under supervision
• Adjusts certified release date by earned credit to justify correct release date
• Enters TC and parole release dates as directed
• Prepares release of authorization documents for supervisory approval
• Ensures release authorizations are provided to the prisons for timely release of inmates
• Enters information in DOTS Portal and updates and corrects as needed
• Runs various reports in DOTS Portal and Microsoft software
• Maintains inmate Legal Files by updating the file with accurate information, filing all incoming documents and comparing release date to ensure accuracy
• Maintains and updates inmate records by scanning information to OnBase document management system
• Enters information into DOTS Portal as needed
• Enters appropriate status and reason codes into DOTS Portal
• Maintains correspondence with other agencies and responds to kites/inmate inquiries
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail
• Completes other bureau functions as assigned

Skills

Records Management

Technical Documentation

Clerical & Data Entry

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Administrative support/services

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Confidentiality

Tools

DOTS Portal

OnBase document management

LEADS

Offender Watch

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Correction Records Sentence Computation/Release Officer BORM (20017697) (260007EJ)

Job Description - Correction Records Sentence Computation/Release Officer BORM (20017697) ( 260007EJ )

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Work Location

Warren Correctional Inst 5787 State Route 63 Lebanon 45036

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Warren County-Lebanon

Compensation : 24.88

Schedule

Full-time

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Records Management

Technical Skills : Technical Documentation, Clerical & Data Entry, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Records Management, Administrative support/services

Professional Skills : Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Confidentiality

Who We Are…

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Description

Job Duties

• Requires considerable knowledge of records management in order to maintain and update inmate files in the DOTS/DOTS Portal computer system by computing and posting inmate sentences, additional sentences, earned credit, jail time credit, prior prison credit and parole eligibility
• Processes admission documents of all inmates entering Department of Rehabilitation and Correction by reviewing court records for accuracy and missing information
• Maintains correspondence with other agencies and courts for verification of documents and inquiries
• Reviews inmate records to ensure release of inmate from prison is appropriate
• Reviews records for compliance with registration laws and DNA testing requirements
• Operates Offender Watch and computer terminals to receive and transmit confidential information
• Research LEADS for pending warrants and detainers
• Coordinates pickup arrangements with detaining authorities
• Obtains reporting instructions for inmates being released under supervision
• Adjusts certified release date by earned credit to justify correct release date
• Enters TC and parole release dates as directed
• Prepares release of authorization documents for supervisory approval
• Ensures release authorizations are provided to the prisons for timely release of inmates
• Enters information in the DOTS Portal and updates and corrects as needed
• Runs various reports in DOTS Portal and Microsoft software
• Maintains inmate Legal Files by updating the file with accurate information, filing all incoming documents and comparing release date to ensure accuracy
• Maintains and updates inmate records by scanning information to OnBase document management system
• Enters information into DOTS Portal as needed
• Enters appropriate status and reason codes into DOTS Portal
• Maintains correspondence with other agencies and responds to kites/inmate inquiries
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail
• Completes other bureau functions as assigned

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*.

• 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals & percentages & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in processing, reviewing & preparation of adult correctional inmate or juvenile offender records & applicable state &/or departmental procedures, rules & laws.
• -Or 9 mos. exp. as a Correction Records Management Officer, 63231.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Records Management

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.