Assistant Classification Officer - Maine Correctional Center

Assistant Classification Officer

Grade: 17 $20.94/hour - $27.88/hour

(This includes $0.60/hour Institutional Stipend and a $2.00/hour Career Incentive)

Code: 5223

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OPEN: May 27 2025

CLOSE: June 10 2025

Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the Maine Model of Corrections we promote the safety of our staff clients and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society including treatment education and job training. We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics to join us in this mission.

Maine Correctional Center is seeking qualified candidates for the positions of Assistant Classification Officer in Windham ME. This is paraprofessional work involving the resident classification system for a correctional institution. Work is performed under general supervision.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work includes interviewing incoming residents.
• Developing computerized case histories and other special reports.
• Overseeing or taking and recording resident identification data.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:(Entry level knowledges skills and/or abilities may be acquired throughBUTARENOTLIMITEDTOthe following coursework/training and/or experience).

• Two (2)years experiencein a correctional detention law enforcement medical or institutional setting or closely related field which provided a knowledge of computerized management information system operations and requirements as it relates to managing client and/or patient information.

REPRESENTATIVETASKS:(A position may not be assigned all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned).

• Interview incoming residents takes fingerprints and gathers identification data in order to obtain required resident information and prepare necessary records.
• Input data into the corrections master records system to be used in the development of case histories for the Classification Committee Probation and Parole Division other correctional facilities and law enforcement agencies in order to determine housing and custody levels and programs and provide required information.
• Compile calculate and record extra good time good time and lost time to adjust a residents release date.
• Analyze and interpret court documents prior to initiating resident files to verify correctness and extract required information.
• Sit as a member of the Classification Committee when requested or in the absence of the Classification Officer.
• Prepare and distribute bi-monthly resident release sheets to all correctional institutions housing residents under the jurisdiction of parent institution.
• Correspond directly with courts district attorneys and other judicial entities to determine the status of warrants or detainers and exchange information.
• Compile data on residents for statistical reports.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGESSKILLSANDABILITIES:(These are required to successfully perform the work assigned).

Knowledge Of:

• Computerized record system development maintenance and security.
• Advanced interviewing techniques.
• Applicable portions of Maine Criminal Code and Laws.
• The correctional classification system.

Ability To:

• Use and update data in a computerized record system.
• Communicate effectively.
• Write clearly and effectively.
• Interpret legal documents.
• Compile and maintain social and criminal case histories and criminal identification data.
• Work under stressful conditions.

BENEFITS

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveVacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($10523.28-$12380.40 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes19%of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivefour weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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