Classification Specialist

Duties

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate Degree
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Testing Required
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license

Minimums

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Skill in problem solving and decision making
• Good knowledge of grammar, punctuation, spelling and formatting
• Ability to enter and/or retrieve information from computer systems
• Skill in assessing individual inmates through interviewing techniques to assign appropriate custody levels and proper housing assignments
• Skill in operating various computer systems to include, but not limited to, Odyssey, JMS, VIPAR, ACISS, e-Agent, CCIS, CJNET, document imaging, Microsoft Outlook and Excel, and SONET
• Ability to work closely and effectively and directly communicate with inmates, correctional and medical staff, the public and other criminal justice officials
• Ability to monitor and manage jail population levels
• Ability to prepare statistical tabulations and reports
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Knowledge of statutes, ordinances, regulations and judicial rulings governing detainees
• Knowledge of correctional operations and the rehabilitation techniques and programs utilized in the field
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

How to apply

The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical work day to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to:

• Sit up to 6 hours per day
• Stand up 1 hour per day
• Walk up 2 hours per day
• Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally bend, squat, reach, kneel and twist