<p>Position Description</p> <p>Identify and recommend appropriate risk and security levels within established timeframes for inmates (e.g., reviews and examines inmate record file to include criminal history, outlines of arrests and convictions, commitment documents, court completed pre-sentence investigations, offender background investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation and/or Bureau of Criminal Investigation reports).</p> <p>Complete pre-designed classification forms which result in numerical rating reflecting appropriate security level. Match level with related correctional facility, notify appropriate employees in cases of intensive risk level, interview inmate to complete intake questionnaire and inmate orientation checklist. Verify accuracy and consistency of file information, exchange relevant and pertinent information, ensures accuracy of inmate classification and placement recommendation, observe and notes any interview aspects or occurrences which could result in recommendation of administrative override (i.e., recommendation deviating from security level rating result), submit data to supervisor and/or Chief's designee for review and signature.</p> <p>Respond in-person or via telephone or written communication to inquiries and/or complaints from inmates. Respond to concerns and/or complaints from inmates' families regarding inmate placement (e.g., family objections to security placement; requests for members of same family to be placed at same institution), communicates with other agencies or sources (e.g., judges, county sheriffs, prosecuting attorneys) ad general public. Complete reports (e.g., incident reports, weekly and monthly reports) and attend meetings and trainings as required.</p> <p>Other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Completion of associate core program in criminal justice, sociology, social science, psychology or related field; or 18 months experience in criminal justice, corrections, sociology, social work, and/or psychology or related field; or, equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. </li><li>Ability to become LEADS certified. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <p>Knowledge of agency rules and regulations governing reception and security-level classification activities. Knowledge of social sciences (e.g., social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice), human relations and interviewing. Skill in word processing and operation of personal computer. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Be able to use proper research methods in gathering data, gather, collate, and classify information about data, people, or things. Ability to maintain accurate records, develop good rapport with inmates and conduct inmate interviews. Ability to handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with inmates, their relatives, attorneys/prosecutors, judges, and general public.</p> <p>Unusual Working Conditions</p> <p>Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended or intermittent periods of time and remain alert and watchful during assigned duty hours.</p> <p>Supervisory Responsibilities:</p> <p>Developed after employment: Knowledge of supervision of inmates in controlled environment & related safety practices, Sheriff's Office rules and regulations. Ability to apply Sheriff's Office core competencies to solve practical everyday problems, develop good rapport with inmates.</p> <p>Sheriff's Office Core Competencies:</p> <ul> <li>Commitment to Organizational Culture: Works with intention to support and promote organizational culture, transforms operational philosophy into action. Emphasizes service, collaboration, and integrity. </li><li>Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness, expressiveness, empathy, authenticity, sympathy, emotional connection with others to create trust. </li><li>Integrity and Credibility: Walks the talk, knows what's right and does it. Effectively applies values and principles in specific situations. Encourages others to behave with integrity. </li><li>Teamwork and Cooperation: Crossing boundaries, coordinating groups, makes effective use of all available talent, focused on serving the public together. </li></ul> <p>Corrections Specific Core Competencies:</p> <ul> <li>Analytic Thinking / Problem Solving: Problem solving, on-the-spot decision making, investigations, evaluating reports and statistics, assessing threats, crime pattern analysis, information seeking, and assessing people's abilities. </li><li>Attention to Quality & Order: Maintains or increases order in the environment, values accuracy, and quality, and seek clarity in roles and functions. </li><li>Conflict Management: Respectful, facilitates rather than driving or manipulating, focuses on solutions, focuses on people, and seeks long lasting outcomes. </li><li>Impact and Influence: Communication that gains others' support, constant interpretation to others, educating others, persuading others who have fixed ways. </li><li>Initiative and Time Management: Self-directed, perseverance, persistence, and sets own goals. Sees the job through. </li><li>Interpersonal Skills / Active Listening: Communicates effectively with others, crosses boundaries, initiates relationships, is focused on serving the public together. </li></ul> <p>Franklin County Sheriff's Office offers eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Health Insurance </li><li>Dental and Vision Insurance </li><li>Supplemental Life Insurance </li></ul> <p>The following are provided to eligible full-time employees at no cost:</p> <ul> <li>EAP (no cost) </li><li>Life Insurance of $50,000 </li></ul> <p>More information regarding Franklin County employee benefits offered, can be available upon request or by visiting our website: Click Here.</p> <p>01</p> <p>Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>Will you accept this position with a rate of pay of $27.77 per hour?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>Are you willing to work 2nd Shift (3:00 pm until 11:00 pm)?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>Are you willing to work 3rd Shift (11:00 pm until 7:00 am)?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>05</p> <p>This position requires working holidays and every weekend. Are you willing to fulfill this requirement?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>06</p> <p>Do you meet the minimum qualifications including completion of associate core program in criminal justice, sociology, social science, psychology or related field; OR 18 months experience in criminal justice, corrections, sociology, social work, and/or psychology or related field?</p> <p>07</p> <p>Have you ever been fired from a job(s) or asked to resign or left employment voluntarily in lieu of being fired from any job (s)?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>08</p> <p>If you selected a response of "Yes" for question #7 regarding fired from a job(s) or asked to resign or left employment voluntarily in Lieu of being fired from any job(s), please provide the employer(s) and date(s) with an explanation; If "No", please put n/a</p> <p>09</p> <p>Have you been disciplined for attendance or tardiness related problems in the past five years? If so, explain.</p> <p>10</p> <p>Have you been formally disciplined by a previous or current employer (coaching, oral, written, suspensions, etc.)? If so, explain.</p> <p>11</p> <p>PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 This question consists of 4 parts, (A) through (D) inclusive, as shown in the boxes below. All four parts must be answered. In accordance with Federal law, the Franklin County Sheriff Office shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with inmates who: (A) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution. Have you engaged in sexual abuse as described in (A) above?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>12</p> <p>PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 (Continued) (B) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse. Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity as described in (B) above?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>13</p> <p>PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 (Continued) (C) Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in (B) above?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>14</p> <p>PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) OF 2003 (Continued) (D) Have you been the subject of a substantiated allegation of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>15</p> <p>I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my email address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information, visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and then follow the prompts.</p> <ul> <li>Yes, I understand and agree </li><li>No, I do not agree </li></ul> <p>16</p> <p>The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. Please note that as part of the screening process, your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general application materials. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.</p> <ul> <li>Yes, I understand and agree </li><li>No, I do not agree </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p>