Corrections Records Specialist I

State-of-Missour; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a Records Officer to assist a Corrections Records Officer III in maintaining offender records, processing sentencing documents, and coordinating with law enforcement and courts. The role involves time calculations, file reviews, and confidential handling of sensitive information.

Responsibilities include interviewing offenders, preparing official records, and supervising staff in routine record-keeping tasks while ensuring compliance with policies

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in corrections, office support, or related duties, and a high school diploma or GED (or equivalency).

Responsibilities

• Maintain offender records including fingerprints, photographs, case histories, and court documents.
• Compute discharge dates, time credits, and conditional releases.
• Review and verify court documents for charges, sentences, and eligibility; maintain computerized offender records.
• Interview offenders and respond to routine correspondence regarding time calculations and detainers.
• Prepare and furnish certified records, movement reports, and related documents to authorities.
• Supervise staff engaged in routine record keeping tasks.
• Respond to inquiries from courts, attorneys, and families while safeguarding confidentiality.

Skills

Records management

Interpersonal communication

Office support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Offender records system

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a Records Officer to assist a Corrections Records Officer III in maintaining offender records, processing sentencing documents, and coordinating with law enforcement and courts. The role involves time calculations, file reviews, and confidential handling of sensitive information.

Responsibilities include interviewing offenders, preparing official records, and supervising staff in routine record-keeping tasks while ensuring compliance with policies