Correctional Classification Specialist III

State of Arizona; Douglas (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Insurance plan

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation options

Commuter subsidy

Job summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY in Douglas is seeking a Douglas Correctional Officer 3 to serve as a classifications specialist. The role involves determining inmate placement, recommending custody changes and coordinating in-prison programs to aid rehabilitation.

Applicants need a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or related fields; internal candidates must meet probation criteria.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of correctional casework and facilitation
• Classification, treatment, custody and parole principles
• Interpersonal communication and crisis intervention skills
• Maintenance of case histories and records in ACIS

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings with inmates; evaluate classification reviews and advise on custody decisions
• Coordinate recreation, self-improvement and reentry programs
• Document inmate history and maintain ACIS records
• May perform additional duties related to inmate classification and releases
• Handle casework data, interviews and release processes with attention to due process
• Support Interstate Compact, Sex Offender and parole transition activities and records

Skills

Correctional casework

Interpersonal communication

Crisis intervention

Parole processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY in Douglas is seeking a Douglas Correctional Officer 3 to serve as a classifications specialist. The role involves determining inmate placement, recommending custody changes and coordinating in-prison programs to aid rehabilitation.

Applicants need a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or related fields; internal candidates must meet probation criteria.