Classification Coordinator - Advanced

Salary

$16.45 - $28.63 Hourly

$34,226 - $59,553 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Why does the job exist?

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

THIS POSITION MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES.

This position will determine proper classification of inmates, determine placement into eligible programming and inmate release preparation.

How does it get done?

• Determines proper classification of inmates as facilities recommend inmates for transfer
• Reviews goodtime recommendations
• Monitors facilities classification entries to ensure they contain the necessary information
• Assists in determining placement into special management into special management programs by reviewing and making recommendations for edits
• Gathers necessary documentation and ensures placements meet the criteria
• Directly communicates with facility classification staff and provide guidance in advanced classification issues as needed
• Assists in training and teaching facility classification officers in proper NMCD classification procedures
• Knowledge of the current approved version of the Duran Consent Decree and how this pertains to facilities

Who are the customers?

• The New Mexico Corrections Facilities

Ideal CandidateExperience in the following:

• Assisting interdisciplinary teams in the evaluation of offenders
• Participating in follow-up services and providing monitoring of offenders
• Inmate Classification process
• The reentry process
• Application of Good Time Laws
• Monitoring activities using a tracking system

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Penology, Sociology, Social Work or Criminology and two (2) years of experience in a correctional setting. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

Education Experience Education Experience
1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience
2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience
3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience
4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
  

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment RequirementsThis position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.

Statutory Requirements:
Assignment as a Probation Parole Officer at NMCD must adhere to the following:

• At the time of their appointment, must be citizens of the United States.
• At the time of their appointment, have reached the age of majority.
• Be of good moral character and not have been convicted of a felony or any crime of moral turpitude in the courts of this or any other state or in the federal courts.
• Subject to a drug test as a condition of employment and on-going random drug testing as a condition of assignment to a safety sensitive position.
• Maintenance of skills in self-defense, handcuffing, baton, and chemical agents and annual re-certification.

Working Conditions

Executive Order 2021-046 requires all employees with the State of New Mexico to provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a COVID-19 viral test every week.

The Public Health Order (on Vaccination) dated August 17, 2021, requires Congregate Care Facility Workers and Hospital Workers to be fully vaccinated.

If you have questions about whether these requirements apply to this specific position, contact the agency contact listed on this advertisement.

Links to the referenced Executive Order and Public Health Order can be found on the State Personnel Office website homepage: www.spo.state.nm.us

Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Supplemental Information

Benefits:

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Agency Contact Information: Hope Salazar (505) 827-8515, or email Hope.Salazar@state.nm.usEmail

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.