Classification supervisor

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Reception Diagnostic Center:

The Reception Diagnostic Center is a maximum‑security intake facility located in Plainfield, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 600 incarcerated adult males. All adult males entering the Indiana Department of Correction are received, assessed, and classified at this facility. Assessments include physical and mental health evaluations, addiction services screening, and education and work‑readiness reviews. This information helps determine the most appropriate long‑term facility placement. Staff coordinate comprehensive evaluations to support safety and rehabilitation. The center plays a key role in establishing individualized plans for incarcerated individuals. To learn more about the Reception Diagnostic Center, click here.

Role Overview:

As a Classification Supervisor, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising classification functions. This includes the admission and orientation of incarcerated individuals, intake/release, monitoring the Unit Team/Classification Board, and management of all records/documents for incarcerated individual packets. In addition, you will ensure that all incarcerated individuals with a medical/program classification are identified and appropriately assigned.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Supervise Classification, Release, Offender Records area.
• Supervise intra-facility assignments, reassignments, and processes in accordance with classification administrative policies and procedures.
• Approve or deny re-entry classification recommendations as applicable.
• Provide classification support, recommendations, and expertise to all facility management levels.
• Develop and administer facility operational procedures related to classification, releases, and records.
• Process inter-facility transfer requests to the appropriate Central Office Classification Analyst.
• Provide classification training to various staff multiple times a year.
• Ensure offenders are informed of decisions and the required documentation is completed and filed in the offender’s records.
• Maintain an ongoing review of the Offender Management System (OMS) and related software systems.
• Recruit, evaluate, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing corrective actions and opportunities to continue professional development.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Broad knowledge of IDOC mission, administrative and facility policies and procedures applicable to areas of responsibility.
• Working knowledge of Indiana Criminal Code.
• Extensive knowledge of the correctional classification and release process, including sentencing and credit time statues and sentencing alternatives.
• Extensive knowledge of Offender Management System and related software programs.
• Ability to complete the Certification of Credit Time Calculations and Central Office Inservice Training.
• Ability to complete related training offered by Correctional Training Institute.
• A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 5+ years of experience in corrections, criminology, parole or probation, or related areas applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.