Inmate Classification Supervisor

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About the Position

If you are a driven and compassionate individual looking to make a difference in the lives of incarcerated individuals and detention officers then the Inmate Classification Supervisor position is for you! This exciting opportunity offers a unique chance to contribute to the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders while supporting the safety and security of detention officers.

In this role you will supervise the Inmate Classification Specialists to ensure that inmates are classified into the appropriate custody level and housing type. This role oversees prioritization of classifications to maintain compliance with all court mandates.

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About the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office:

Do you possess integrity strong interpersonal skills and do you have a desire to serve your community We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian Detention and Sworn personnel. The Maricopa County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizonas leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work Criminal Justice Sociology Psychology or another closely related field.

Experience

• Two (2) years of professional-level social work experience.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

• Postgraduate degrees or professional-level related experience may substitute for the education or experience on a year-for-year basis.

Other requirements

• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
• Arizona drivers license upon hire.
• Prior to hiring the Sheriffs Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Three (3) years of professional level social work experience in criminal justice or behavioral science.
• Two (2) years of experience as Inmate Classification Specialist with the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office.
• Prior lead and/or supervisory experience.
• Open availability and is able to work any shift.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Choice of three medical plans starting as low as $70/month
• Holidays 10/year 1 personal day
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcomingMCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
• Access to free County gyms
• Learn more at Benefits Overview

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Supervises Inmate Classification Specialists and ensures that all activities involving classification operations are performed effectively efficiently and in conformance to Office Policy and any applicable Federal State or Local laws.
• Evaluates procedures encourages innovative ideas and recommends improvements.
• Advises personnel of new directives policies procedures and goals.
• Communicates a clear vision of team goals values and objectives.
• Ensures that everyone understands each others roles responsibilities how they relate to department objectives and monitors progress toward achieving objectives.
• Prepares Employee Performance Appraisals and maintains employee performance records.
• Counsels and coaches assigned personnel.
• Initiates performance planning with employees as necessary and follows through by evaluating employee progress.
• Provides direction guidance and support to employee training development and quality control.
• Prepares work schedules and daily work assignment rosters to ensure sufficient coverage for all mandatory duty positions.
• Monitors daily workload and prioritize classifications to ensure compliance within court mandated time frames.
• Conducts Critical Policy Briefings and inspections as required by MCSO Policy.
• Attends department meetings with command staff leads and other personnel.
• Compiles and reviews statistical information and prepare reports.
• Acts as liaison between MCSO departments and outside agencies.
• Represents the Classification Division in depositions or court proceedings and corresponds with attorneys and other law enforcement agencies as necessary.
• Processes subordinates bi-weekly payroll timekeeping records in a timely manner and in accordance with MCSO Policy.
• Interviews and selects prospective employees for hire or promotion.
• Performs duties of Classification Specialist during periods of heavy workload to process classification requests in a timely manner.
• Performs duties as the Inmate Classification Operations/Program Supervisor in their absence.
• Notifies the Inmate Classification Manager or Inmate Classification Operations/Program Supervisor of any problems that may arise.
• Remains present at work site to perform any/all assigned duties scheduled/assigned by the Inmate Classification Manager or Inmate Classification Operations/Program Supervisor.
• Models good attendance to perform tasks as scheduled/assigned by the Inmate Classification Manager or Inmate Classification Operations/Program Supervisor.

Working Conditions

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such in order to accommodate a disability or limitation the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.

Work occurs indoors within the secure confines of a jail facility. Tasks required accuracy decision making and teamwork. Position may involve communicating directly with the inmate population.

Work environment

• Indoors
• Confined area
• Rarely in temperatures about 90 degrees or below 40 degrees
• Frequent use of stairs or ladders
• Conditions may include chemicals/fumes high noise level dim lighting bright lighting exposure to contagious diseases

Physical environment

• Sitting standing walking
• Speaking hearing seeing reading
• Bending/kneeling reaching and twisting
• Lifting floor to waist fifty (50) pounds
• Lifting waist to shoulder of ten (10) pounds
• Lifting shoulder to overhead of five (5) pounds
• Carrying a weight of fifteen (15) pounds for a distance of 5 feet
• Pushing/pulling a weight of twenty-five (25) pounds for a distance of 20 feet

Social environment

• Accuracy
• Decision making
• Concentration/vigilance
• Teamwork
• Working in close physical proximity with others
• Frequent interruptions time pressures high volume of work handling multiple or complicated tasks frequently unscheduled tasks and/or changing tasks

• Conditions frequently include dangerous environment inmate contact public contact
• Conditions rarely include isolation emergencies traumatic subject matter
• 24/7 operation- rotating shifts weekends holidays and rotating days off based on department needs

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of a correctional classification system.

Skill in

• Evaluating information and extrapolating data to formulate accurate assessments.
• Compiling information reports and records.

Ability to

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate successfully in oral and written format as appropriate for the audience.
• Prioritize team workloads and tasks in busy work environment.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to midpoint of the range based on applicable experience internal equity and budgetary allowances.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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