Inmate Classification & Rehabilitation Officer

Florida; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Tuition‑free college courses

Retirement Plans (FRS)

Job summary

We Never Walk Alone is seeking a Classification Officer for the Homestead Correctional Institution. The role focuses on assessing and classifying inmates, coordinating program referrals, and maintaining OBIS records to support safe housing and rehabilitation outcomes.

The position requires evaluating information, applying relevant laws, and leading disciplinary hearings to ensure appropriate inmate management and gain time decisions. This is an on-site role serving the designated area.

Qualifications

• Experience in case management that uses assessments, planning, coordination, and evaluation to meet the individuals’ needs.
• Experience reviewing, auditing, analyzing, and/or proofreading data.
• Experience applying laws, applicable rules, and procedures.
• Experience or training in the use of the Offender Based Information System (OBIS) and/or related computer programs or applications.
• Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint.
• Experience responding to grievances, inmate requests, or other correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic and unscheduled assessments to track inmate progress, set positive adjustment goals, and motivate inmates to achieve them.
• Plan and coordinate targeted referrals for treatment, programs, work, and services to meet inmate and departmental needs.
• Evaluate diverse information sources to make informed decisions on inmate management.
• Maintain accurate inmate records in OBIS and other necessary applications; compile and develop records as needed.
• Lead disciplinary hearings, make custody and reclassification recommendations, and handle special status inmate reviews.

Skills

Case management

Data analysis

Legal knowledge

OBIS

Microsoft Office

Tools

OBIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

We Never Walk Alone is seeking a Classification Officer for the Homestead Correctional Institution. The role focuses on assessing and classifying inmates, coordinating program referrals, and maintaining OBIS records to support safe housing and rehabilitation outcomes.

The position requires evaluating information, applying relevant laws, and leading disciplinary hearings to ensure appropriate inmate management and gain time decisions. This is an on-site role serving the designated area.