Corrections Classification Specialist

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a staff member to evaluate inmate records and administer an equitable classification system for about 250 inmates. The role involves conducting progress reviews, interviewing inmates, counseling on adjustment issues, and handling inquiries from officials and agencies.

The position requires completing four weeks of SCDC basic training upon hire, plus a combination of education and experience as outlined in the minimum requirements.

Qualifications

• State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and related experience. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required related experience.
• An associate’s degree and any one (1) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience.
• A high school diploma and any two (2) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates inmates records to determine eligibility for institutional assignments, custody changes, employment and treatment program.
• Coordinates and implements an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
• Conducts periodic reviews and evaluates inmates progress.
• Interviews inmates, discusses and records progress made on a periodic basis.
• Counsels with inmates relating to their general institutional adjustment or related problems.
• Responds orally and/or through written correspondence to inquiries of information on inmates by departmental officials and other agencies.
• Operates the computer to ascertain information pertaining to inmates social, criminal, educational and family histories.

Skills

Interviews

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a staff member to evaluate inmate records and administer an equitable classification system for about 250 inmates. The role involves conducting progress reviews, interviewing inmates, counseling on adjustment issues, and handling inquiries from officials and agencies.

The position requires completing four weeks of SCDC basic training upon hire, plus a combination of education and experience as outlined in the minimum requirements.