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 required.
  • Three years of experience in correctional counseling, social work, classification, rehabilitation, or probation and parole preferred.
  • Education may substitute for work experience year-for-year; related work experience may also substitute for education.
  • Valid driver's license necessary.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

  • Chair the classification team to determine appropriate housing for inmates/residents.
  • Advise and participate in various housing boards for proper inmate/resident placement.
  • Counsel inmates/residents to facilitate adjustment to prison life.
  • Coordinate and analyze information to form classification decisions.
  • Supervise inmate/resident workers in designated work areas.
  • Evaluate and supervise subordinate staff based on facility and corporate policy.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible scheduling options.
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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