Department Director-Classification
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About Indiana Department of Correction (DOC):
We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.
Role Overview:
The Classification Director is knowledgeable in all aspects related to classification, sentencing, credit award calculation, release processes, inter-state compact agreements, support services, records, data collection analysis, capacity management, and personnel guidelines. You will also have sound working knowledge and ability to work with other federal, state, and local agencies, including but not limited to: Office of the Attorney General, Judicial System (all levels), Law Enforcement agencies (all levels), Indiana Parole Board, Legislative Director. For the growth and advancement of our Agency, you are expected to work with other DOC divisions including but not limited to medical, behavioral health, IDOC legal services, addiction recovery and veteran services, data science, facility administrative staff, and parole division. Is a knowledgeable resource for all within the Agency on matters relating to divisional processes and responsibilities.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $102,024.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Collects and provides analysis of data and direction relating to incarcerated population transportation, capacity management, agency trends and ideas to maximize capacity resources.
- Collects and provides analysis of data and direction relating to sentencing and release processes, credit awards, disciplinary credit actions, releases, court order interpretation,
- Collects and provides analysis of data and direction pertaining to central office and facility classification functions, and processes.
- Collects and provides analysis of data and direction pertaining to the management and security of incarcerated individual records (hard copy and electronic).
- Provides instruction and scheduling details to Facility Heads, and designated facility staff on matters related to each of the above areas.
- Ensures all American Correctional Association and IDOC Administrative Policies/Procedures are successfully reviewed on an annual basis.
- Provides weekly and monthly summaries and data analysis reports to the Deputy Commissioner of Operations.
- Provides end of year data analysis of sentencing, release, credit award, classification and population data sets to the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Operations of the prior year for agency planning purposes
- Ensures all related contracts involving IDACS, IRIS, INCite, CHRIS and related external resources are up to date.
- Develops divisional succession plan and applicable learning opportunities for all divisional supervisory areas
.The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Corrections experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of IDOC Classification Division Administrative Policies and Procedures.
- Working knowledge of IDOC Administrative Policy and Procedures.
- Working knowledge of Delta (Offender Management System)
- Ability to work effectively with all IDOC divisional leadership.
- Ability to work effectively with Federal, State and Local Courts, Agencies and Offices. Ability to successfully advance IDOC Agency mission initiatives.
- Ability to work well with others, and independently.
- Ability to make sound decisions using good judgement.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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