Prison Classification & Risk Assessment Specialist

State of Ohio; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Education and Development

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a full-time Corrections Classification Specialist in Marysville, OH. You will assess inmate risk, review records, and determine security level and placement within the Ohio Penal System.

Responsibilities include completing classification instruments, conducting inmate interviews, updating ORAS records, screening for program eligibility, and coordinating with courts and other agencies to ensure accurate placement and processes.

Qualifications

• 18 mos. exp. in criminal justice, corrections, sociology, social work, &/or psychology or related field.
• Or completion of associate core program in criminal justice, sociology, social science, psychology or related field.
• Or equivalent of Minimum.
• Job Skills: Corrections, Investigation, Interviewing, Communications, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving and Written Communication.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and recommends appropriate security level for newly received inmates in the Ohio Penal System (e.g., reviews court documents, criminal history, arrest and conviction records, FBI and BCI reports, prior commitment histories, and computer based files)
• Completes classification instrument
• Identify appropriate security level and makes recommendation on institution placement.
• Screens inmates for eligibility of different programs
• Keeps daily reports as required
• Completes risk assessment on all Incoming inmates for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
• Interviews, completes ORAS waivers, assesses for Prison Screening Tool (PST), if applicable, assesses for Prison Intake Tool (PIT), and enters/updates all applicable information in the ORAS system on all incoming offenders
• Interviews inmates to augment and clarify file information to ensure accuracy of inmate classification and placement and completes visitation information and necessary separations
• Observes/notes any interview aspects or occurrences which could result in change of classification level (e.g., violent behavior from inmate, admission of previous escape attempt, situations that would require higher security level as such as public notoriety)
• Submits results of changes to supervisor for review and to Bureau of Classification for inmate transfer arrangements
• Responds to telephone and written inquiries from inmates and inmate families regarding placement
• Communicates with other agencies (e.g., courts, sheriff offices, attorneys) regarding inmate matters (e.g., sentencing, inconsistencies, separation due to violence)

Skills

Corrections

Investigation

Interviewing

Communications

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Written Communication

Education

Associate core program

Job description

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a full-time Corrections Classification Specialist in Marysville, OH. You will assess inmate risk, review records, and determine security level and placement within the Ohio Penal System.

Responsibilities include completing classification instruments, conducting inmate interviews, updating ORAS records, screening for program eligibility, and coordinating with courts and other agencies to ensure accurate placement and processes.