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Classification Officer
Code: 5221
Grade: 23Salary: Grade: 23 $47,840.00 - $64,542.40
Open: April 16, 2024
The Department of Corrections is accepting applications for anticipated vacancies for the Classification Officer position. These positions will work within the Maine Department of Corrections system and will also include a telework component. These anticipated positions are open to current Maine DOC employees who wish to apply and all outside candidates.
The Maine Department of Corrections is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff 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 upon release, including treatment, education, and job training. The Division of Juvenile Services in Maine is dedicated to ensuring the successful transition of all Maine youth into adulthood. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and responsive juvenile justice system that delivers positive outcomes for justice-involved youth. To support our mission, we are seeking dynamic professionals with a strong drive and ambition, along with a great attitude, well-developed integrity, and strong ethics.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is professional services work in administering a penal or correctional institution classification system. Responsibilities include overseeing classification system operations; collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; interpreting, advising on, and applying rules, regulations, and statutes; and controlling the security of all records. In addition, position verifies, and documents all compacts and other legal applications and testifies in Courts of Law as the legal representative of the State. This position will require statewide travel.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelors’ Degree in Criminal Justice or related field and two (2) years’ experience in interpreting the criminal code or similar statutes, -OR- an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
BENEFITS:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
There's a job and then there's 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 genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Full Time
Public Administration
$75k-99k (estimate)
04/18/2024
05/05/2024
maine.gov
AUGUSTA, ME
7,500 - 15,000
Government
JANET MILLS
$5B - $10B
Public Administration
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