Inmate Classification Specialist Trainee

State of Nevada (NV); Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nevada Lovelock facility seeks a Correctional Caseworker Specialist Trainee to perform routine casework and determine reclassification needs for inmates. You will analyze factors such as legal status, sentence progress, parole decisions, and infractions, using laws, rules and regulations, with data verification from multiple sources.

The role involves serving on the facility’s Disciplinary and Classification Committees, preparing parole progress reports, coordinating inmate work

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 3 years in correctional/parole/probation casework or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of journey-level Correctional Officer experience in Nevada State service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine casework assignments to determine need for inmate reclassification.
• Analyze factors affecting classification decisions including legal status, sentence progress, parole decisions, and infractions.
• Prepare detailed reports and conduct interviews and data verification.
• Serve on the facility's Disciplinary Committee and Institutions/Facilities Classification Committee.

Skills

Casework

Investigations

Report writing

Parole/probation liaison

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Correctional Officer experience

Job description

The State of Nevada Lovelock facility seeks a Correctional Caseworker Specialist Trainee to perform routine casework and determine reclassification needs for inmates. You will analyze factors such as legal status, sentence progress, parole decisions, and infractions, using laws, rules and regulations, with data verification from multiple sources.

The role involves serving on the facility’s Disciplinary and Classification Committees, preparing parole progress reports, coordinating inmate work