Inmate Classification & Crisis Intervention Specialist

Alachua County Sheriff's Office; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alachua County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Jail Classification professional to perform inmate evaluation and classification within the jail setting. This role includes monitoring gain time, coordinating with community programs, and handling inmate requests.

Duties emphasize crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and collaboration with outside agencies. Strong communication and records management are essential.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements: High School Diploma / GED; Bachelor's Degree required; related fields preferred.
• Experience: 1+ year in corrections, social services, or case management; 4+ years may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Certification/licensing: None.

Responsibilities

• Manage jail population through daily classification and reclassification.
• Monitor inmate gain time and refer to community programs.
• Conduct inmate classification interviews and assess needs.
• Coordinate crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Serve as liaison between inmate, jail staff, family, courts, and outside agencies.
• Maintain Segregation Log and respond to inmate requests.

Skills

Inmate evaluation

Conflict resolution

Crisis management

Written and oral communication

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Counseling/Psychology/Social Work/Criminal Justice preferred

Tools

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheet

Job description

Alachua County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Jail Classification professional to perform inmate evaluation and classification within the jail setting. This role includes monitoring gain time, coordinating with community programs, and handling inmate requests.

Duties emphasize crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and collaboration with outside agencies. Strong communication and records management are essential.