Senior Classification Officer

Public Safety; Blountstown (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections, Calhoun Correctional Institution, seeks a Senior Classification Officer to manage inmate caseloads, assess risks, and determine optimal classifications. You will prepare detailed management plans, recommend program assignments, and collaborate with security staff to maintain safe operations while supporting rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates.

This role requires attention to policy, precision in record-keeping, and the ability to handle high volumes

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years as a Classification Officer.
• Experience performing file audits and applying custody procedures.
• Working knowledge of disciplinary processes in correctional settings.
• Ability to manage high volumes of inmate movements and changes.
• U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.; pass Level 2 background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage inmate caseloads and classify inmates based on needs, risks, and behaviors.
• Recommend custody classifications and program assignments.
• Prepare comprehensive inmate management plans.
• Support facility safety, security, and inmate rehabilitation and reintegration.

Skills

Classification experience

File audits

Custody procedures

Disciplinary processes

Inmate movement management

Job description

The Senior Classification Officer manages inmate caseloads at Calhoun Correctional Institution within the Florida Department of Corrections' Classification Department. The role involves assessing and classifying inmates based on their needs, risks, and behaviors; recommending custody classifications and program assignments; and preparing comprehensive inmate management plans. The position contributes to facility safety and security while supporting inmate rehabilitation and reintegration.

Key qualifications

• Two years of Classification Officer experience
• Experience with file audit and custody procedures
• Working knowledge of disciplinary processes
• Capability to handle large volumes of inmate change and movement
• U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must pass Level 2 background check