Classification Coordinator

CoreCivic

$83K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral science or related field
  • 3 years of experience in correctional counseling, social work, classification, rehabilitation, or probation and parole preferred
  • Education and experience in the field can be substituted on a year-for-year basis
  • Valid driver's license mandatory
  • Minimum age requirement of 21 years

Responsibilities

  • Advise and chair classification boards for proper inmate housing
  • Counsel inmates to assist with adjustment to prison life
  • Coordinate and analyze data for classification decisions
  • Monitor inmate workers in their job roles
  • Supervise and evaluate subordinate staff's performance

Benefits

  • Employees receive comprehensive training
  • Opportunity for career advancement in corrections
  • Access to employee wellness programs
  • Supportive team environment fostering professional growth
  • Flexible scheduling options for work-life balance
Full Job Description
$40.04 per hour The Classification Coordinator serves as the chairperson of the classification team to classify inmates/residents in the least restrictive environment possible and coordinates all aspects of inmate/resident incarceration related to housing and welfare. • Advise and/or chair various boards and provide for inmate/residents to be properly housed. • Counsel inmates/residents to help them adjust to prison life. • Coordinate information gathered from various sources and translate data into classification decisions. • Monitor inmate/resident workers in the work area. • Supervise and evaluate subordinate staff in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by the facility and corporate policy. Qualifications: • Graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social or behavioral science or a closely related field. • Three years of work experience in correctional counseling, social work, classification, rehabilitation or probation and parole preferred. • Education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year-basis; related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. • A valid driver's license is required. • Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

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