Inmate Classification Officer I

Delaware Department of Correction; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Alternative Work Schedule

Job summary

The Delaware Department of Correction seeks an Inmate Classification Officer I to support the statewide classification system, focusing on 4217 application processing and documentation accuracy. The role includes synthesizing case information for higher-level decision-making and maintaining secure records.

You will participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, ensure compliance, and prepare information packages for court proceedings. Telework and flexible schedules are available per policy.

Qualifications

• Six months experience using an inmate classification system to classify inmates based on risk factors and treatment needs.
• Six months experience making recommendations as part of a client service plan such as clinical treatment or determining eligibility for services/benefits.
• Six months experience interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Six months experience using automated information systems to enter/update/report data.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process facility documentation and classification assessments to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Synthesize information and elevate pertinent case data to higher-level decision-makers.
• Conduct precise data entry to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance.
• Organize, update, and securely manage core departmental files.
• Disseminate official classification decisions to institutions and authorized agencies.
• Prepare comprehensive information packages for court proceedings and related processes.

Skills

Inmate classification system

Policy interpretation

Narrative report writing

Data entry systems

Court documentation preparation

Job description

Summary Statement

The Inmate Classification Officer I position provides support to the Bureau of Prison’s statewide Inmate Classification System with emphasis on 4217 application processing. This position will include responsibility to evaluate and process facility documentation, including classification assessments and reports, to ensure accuracy and completeness; synthesize and upscale pertinent case information to the Inmate Classification Officer II for high-level decision-making; execute precise data entry to maintain accurate records and satisfy Department of Correction compliance standards; organize, update, and manage core departmental files securely; disseminate official classification decisions to correctional facilities and authorized external agencies; compile, organize, and file comprehensive information packages required for court proceedings; and other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Ensures inmates are interviewed, tested and examined by individual members of the multidisciplinary classification team, such as counselors, teachers, correctional officers and medical personnel for the purpose of initial classification or reclassification.
• Receives records and reports from individual classification team members with the results of their meeting with the inmate and their assessment of the inmate's needs. Reviews these records and reports for accuracy of conclusion, completeness of information and adherence to standards.
• Schedules and chairs meetings of the multidisciplinary classification team, and leads the group's discussion to assure that all relevant information is taken into consideration and that the team reaches a justifiable recommendation.
• Ensures the implementation of the Institutional Classification Committee's decisions by conducting on-site inspections of the custody assignments and treatment programs of inmates, investigates cases of noncompliance and takes corrective actions.
• Participates in transfer of inmates among facilities to implement the decisions of the Institutional Classification Committee or for population control, and recommends the transfer of inmates in crisis situations to ensure the safety of other inmates and correctional personnel.
• Recommends changes to inmate classification procedures to effect timely placement of inmates to appropriate custody assignment and treatment programs.
• Presents and defends the team's classification and recommendation consensus to the Institutional Classification Committee for final determination.
• Conducts special studies and researches and presents findings to the Institutional Classification Committee for utilization as part of the inmate classification procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS For Inmate Classification Officer I

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Six months experience in using an inmate classification system to classify inmates based on risk factors and treatment needs.
• Six months experience in making recommendations as part of a clients service plan such as clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits.
• Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

Candidates must successfully complete all phases of the Non-Security Basic Training Course to receive Hazardous Duty A1. This course is five-weeks in duration, and is administered by the Department of Correction Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training Academy. Coursework includes physical, classroom and hands‑on training.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization). The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee. The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

DOC(NSBT): For admission to the State of Delaware Department of Correction Academy applicants who are made a conditional offer of employment shall be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, pre-employment drug test and medical examination. The recruiting agency requires the applicant to pay for the medical examination as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.