Inmate Classification & Housing Specialist

City of Portsmouth/ Sheriff's Office; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Health/Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Fitness Membership Discounts

Onsite Gym

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Resources

Job summary

The Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office is looking for an Inmate Classification Specialist to aid in deciding inmate custody and housing. Responsibilities include interviewing inmates, reviewing records, and documenting recommendations while ensuring safety and service needs.

This position is on-site at a correctional facility. Applicants must demonstrate strong judgment, clear communication skills, and professionalism while working with inmates and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to evaluate information from various sources.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Manage competing priorities with careful recordkeeping.
• Professionalism when interacting with inmates and staff.
• Follow security procedures within a correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess custody, safety, and housing of inmates.
• Recommend housing and reassess placements as needed.
• Review special housing placements for appropriateness.
• Coordinate classification interviews with staff.
• Review sentenced inmates for transfer and maintain records.
• Assist with inmate disciplinary processes and services.

Skills

Strong judgment

Clear communication

Recordkeeping

Professionalism

Security procedures

Job description

The Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office is looking for an Inmate Classification Specialist to aid in deciding inmate custody and housing. Responsibilities include interviewing inmates, reviewing records, and documenting recommendations while ensuring safety and service needs.

This position is on-site at a correctional facility. Applicants must demonstrate strong judgment, clear communication skills, and professionalism while working with inmates and staff.