Correctional Identification And Records Specialist 1

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is recruiting for a Correctional Identification and Records Specialist 1 to work at Cheshire Correctional Institution in Cheshire, CT.  This position is a full time, first shift, non-hazardous clerical opening, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has permanent state status* and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.

*For employees in the classified service, permanent status is obtained after successful completion of a working test period.  For employees in the unclassified service, permanent status is obtained after serving in a position for at least six months (full-time or full-time equivalent).

Please ensure that your application is complete.  You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.  Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity.  

The certified list of eligible candidates generated from this recruitment will be used for future opportunities within Cheshire CI.  Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Kathy DeBoer at kathleen.deboer@ct.gov.

In the Department of Correction at a facility or parole office or Boards of Pardons and Paroles this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks associated with inmate identification and record keeping and overseeing the inmate identification and records section.

Ensures accurate maintenance of facility or parole system for inmate identification including tabulation of inmate sentences and other records; develops and maintains contacts with courts and law enforcement agencies concerning matters of individual inmates related to sentences; calculates sentences for parole and discharge eligibility including sentence commutations for good time and other adjustments; oversees issuance of notices concerning release and discharge of inmates, furloughs and transfers of inmates to required and authorized recipients; oversees compilation and editing of criminal records of each inmate through correspondence and communication with FBI, CSBI and other law enforcement agencies; assigns and reviews unit work for accuracy and thoroughness; assists in compilation of current statistical data concerning inmates and monthly and annual statistical reports; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of large volume records management, methods and techniques; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; basic skill in performing arithmetical computations; considerable ability to understand and interpret statutes and regulations pertaining to sentence calculation; ability to organize data for entry into database systems.

Four (4) years clerical work experience.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in the maintenance, processing or control of inmate or criminal records or of an extensive record keeping system involving financial, health, inventory, legal, medical or other records.

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.

• considerable knowledge of large volume records management, methods and techniques
• skill in performing arithmetical computations
• considerable ability to understand and interpret statutes and regulations pertaining to sentence calculation
• ability to organize data for entry into database systems
• working knowledge of RT system
• knowledge of how to calculate and input time in regards to sentencing from court
• ability to access and utilize JED/JIS and other pertinent Judicial Branch paperwork

Incumbents in this class are required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) certification by the time of permanent appointment.

In addition to the checking of references and facts presented in the employment application, a background investigation will be conducted before persons are certified for permanent appointment.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or assault by inmates.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.