Inmate Classification Officer II

Open to the State of DE Dept of Correction Merit Employees Only

Recruitment #052217-MBDC02-380400

Summary Statement

A class incumbent is responsible for supervising the work of counseling staff determining the classification of offenders entering and leaving the Correction System, overseeing the protective custody program, and functioning as the chairperson for classification committee meetings.

  • Supervises 1-3 professional personnel.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.  Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Schedules and chairs meetings of the Statewide Institutional Classification Committee by leading group discussions, and ensures the recommendations of the multidisciplinary classification team are reviewed and that a decision is reached on disposition of inmate.
     
  • Assigns reclassification review date and assigns cases to a classification officer for review.
     
  • Presents and defends team's decision and recommendation to the Institutional Classification Committee.
     
  • Reviews and makes recommendations to the Committee on inmate appeals of classification to the maximum security unit.
     
  • Coordinates the inmate classification function at the largest of facilities, or at several facilities with a wide variety of inmate population.
     
  • Ensures that inmates are interviewed, tested or examined by individual members of the multidisciplinary classification team, such as counselors, teachers, correctional officers and medical personnel for inmates' reclassification.
     
  • Coordinates and makes recommendations on the transfer of inmates among all the correctional facilities in order to implement the decisions of the Institutional Classification Committee or for population control.
     
  • Recommends the selection of persons to act as team members for new correctional facilities.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Inmate Classification Officer II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Three years experience in using an inmate classification system to classify inmates based on risk factors and treatment needs.
  2. Six months experience in making recommendations as part of a clients service plan such as clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits.
  3. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
  4. Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve or inquire and report on data.
  5. Six months experience in narrative report writing.
  6. Knowledge of conducting studies which includes evaluating operations, programs, services, policies and procedures to determine efficiency, effectiveness, whether goals and objectives are met and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  7. Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Additional Posting Information

Applicants may only apply if they are current permanent employees of the State of Delaware Department of Correction in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.

Conditions of Hire

Union:  As a condition of accepting employment, the person selected for this position shall join and pay dues to the labor organization or may, instead not join but pay a service fee no greater than the dues.  The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.