Custody & Risk Classification Specialist

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4/10 schedule

Pension

Medical plans

Personal day

KinderCare discount

MCKids Club

Free County gyms

Job summary

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office seeks an Inmate Classification Specialist to assess and assign custody levels, placing inmates in appropriate housing and coordinating crisis referrals as needed.

This role requires strong interviewing, documentation, and collaboration with medical and security staff in a jail setting, with evidence-based procedures and a focus on safety and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Public Administration, Counseling, or Behavioral Health, or related field.
• Or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license or obtain by hire.
• Extensive background review required before hire.

Responsibilities

• Assigns security classifications and sub-classification housing levels.
• Reclasses inmates per policy and coordinates with health staff.

Skills

Interviews

Problem solving

Office software

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social/Behavioral Sciences

Experience/substitution options

Tools

SHIELD system

Criminal history databases

Job description

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office seeks an Inmate Classification Specialist to assess and assign custody levels, placing inmates in appropriate housing and coordinating crisis referrals as needed.

This role requires strong interviewing, documentation, and collaboration with medical and security staff in a jail setting, with evidence-based procedures and a focus on safety and rehabilitation.