Correctional Records Specialist

Summary Statement

This level has responsibility for the maintenance and control of inmate case history files and records.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Verifies and reviews sentencing orders and translates orders length of time into calendar dates for earliest and latest possible dates for parole for transfers to less stringent facility and release from custody; calculates / applies statutory good time time already served and meritorious time to reduce sentence.
• Establishes and maintains inmate case files containing classification data inmate conduct confidential information legal documents and miscellaneous data; Prepares identification file for use by Correctional Officers escorting inmates outside of the institution.
• Uses automated information systems to enter update modify delete retrieve / inquire and report on data.
• Verifies that there are no outstanding charges warrants or capias prior to inmate release.
• Answers inquiries from inmates their relatives court personnel police agencies attorneys and counselors; Testifies in court to provide data from inmates case history file.
• Serves out-of-state warrants to inmate and explains legal rights and options pertaining to warrant; Explains terms and conditions of bail to inmate and obtains signature agreeing to terms.
• Reviews legal documents for completeness accuracy and compliance with state and federal laws.
• Prepares various reports.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Correctional Records Specialist

Applicants must have education training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

Conditions of Hire

Pre-employment Drug Testing : Upon a conditional offer you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check : A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization). The candidate selected for this position shall be asked to join and pay dues to the labor organization or may decline joining the labor organization and not pay dues or a fee. The labor organization has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other work related purposes.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Benefits

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The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab at Delaware State Jobs.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call . TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1- for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

General Counsel,Information Management,Adobe Acrobat,HIPAA,Information Governance,Records Management,Sharepoint,Filing,Knowledge Management,Medical Records,iManage,Taxonomy

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1