Inmate Classification Specialist

State of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Corrections is hiring to evaluate inmate records, determine eligibility for assignments, and classify a caseload of about 250 inmates. The role requires interviewing and counseling inmates, maintaining progress records, and responding to inquiries from departmental and other agencies.

Minimum education options include a high school diploma with related experience or a bachelor’s/associate degree as specified; successful candidates must complete four weeks of

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and related experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for related experience.
• A bachelor's degree.
• An associate’s degree with one year of related administrative/correctional experience.
• A high school diploma with two years of related administrative/correctional experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates inmates records to determine eligibility for institutional assignments, custody changes, employment and treatment program.
• Coordinates and implements an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
• Conducts periodic reviews and evaluates inmates progress.
• Interviews inmates, discusses and records progress made on a periodic basis.
• Counsels with inmates relating to their general institutional adjustment or related problems.
• Responds orally and/or through written correspondence to inquiries of information on inmates by departmental officials and other agencies.
• Operates the computer to ascertain information pertaining to inmates social, criminal, educational and family histories.

Skills

Interviews inmates

Counseling

Record keeping

Inmate progress reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma

Job description

State of South Carolina Department of Corrections is hiring to evaluate inmate records, determine eligibility for assignments, and classify a caseload of about 250 inmates. The role requires interviewing and counseling inmates, maintaining progress records, and responding to inquiries from departmental and other agencies.

Minimum education options include a high school diploma with related experience or a bachelor’s/associate degree as specified; successful candidates must complete four weeks of