DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct initial inmate interviews; review detention and arrest history; evaluate confidential records from other correctional facilities; determine appropriate custody and housing classification; maintain and update inmate classification files.
- Review security check forms and collect legal and personal information to assess risk; determine classification level and refer inmates to medical or psychological services as needed.
- Depending on assignment, access and run reports using the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database and related systems.
- Conduct and participate in classification review meetings; monitor the classification process to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.
- Review and maintain records related to criminal history, education, employment, court dispositions, and sentencing documents.
- Communicate with family members or designated contacts regarding classification, judicial issues, and available community resources.
- Respond to inmate classification grievances; prepare written reports and make court recommendations as required.
- Document classification decisions, maintain case notes, and complete reports and forms for periodic reviews and recommendations.
- Attend required training sessions, meetings, and continuing education.
- Assist in monitoring inmate behavior and security to ensure classification assignments are appropriate.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, records, and decisions in accordance with policies and legal standards.
*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Five (5) years of related work experience in criminal justice, counseling, or social work.
*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:- Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
- This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
- Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
- Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- The majority of essential duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
- Outdoor duties are sometimes required in performance of essential duties and worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor duties.
- Worker may be exposed to intermittent noise and vibration, a variety of fumes and odors, contagious diseases and potentially hostile and dangerous situations.
- Indoor working surface is even and may be carpeted or tiled.
- Indoor surfaces are typically dry and may involve the use of stairs.
- Outdoor surface may be even or uneven and may be wet or dry.
- Outdoor duties may involve the use of stairs or ladders and may be performed on inclines or hills.
- Outdoor surfaces may include natural ground, asphalt, or concrete.
- Work hazards or potential work hazards include those of a correctional facility environment with exposure to noise and dangerous situations that could involve serious bodily injury and other health hazards.
- Employee may be required to work a flexible schedule.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Equipment typically used to perform administrative duties include the telephone, computer, telefax machine, photocopy machine, and pager.
- Worker may handle first aid and oxygen equipment on an occasional basis.
- Materials and products typically handled in the performance of administrative duties include a wide variety of forms and paperwork, reports, various writing utensils and a wide assortment of other basic office supplies and materials.