Inmate Sentence & Records Specialist I

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Pension

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) in Maryland seeks candidates to calculate inmate sentences and maintain related records, ensuring accuracy per state laws and regulations.

duties include applying credits, researching references, and communicating release dates to judges, attorneys, and families. This role requires attention to detail and adherence to policy.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of experience in reviewing, verifying and interpreting information for compliance with laws, regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, verifies and interprets information to determine and resolve problems involving calculations of prison sentences according to State laws and department policies.
• Creates and maintains manual and electronic commitment records using court orders and detention records.
• Adjusts time calculations with credits for good conduct, education, work, and other credits as applicable.
• Researches procedures, COMAR, and state codes to document and follow release-date calculations.
• Accesses criminal records using state and national offender systems to calculate sentences.
• Prepares and reviews release paperwork and notices for court proceedings and related parties.
• Explains inmate sentence calculations and release dates to judges, attorneys, parole officers, and families.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) in Maryland seeks candidates to calculate inmate sentences and maintain related records, ensuring accuracy per state laws and regulations.

duties include applying credits, researching references, and communicating release dates to judges, attorneys, and families. This role requires attention to detail and adherence to policy.