Inmate Classification Manager

• This is a full-time position; Salary range is $54,126.00 - $88,190.00 per year

• Ensures that staff maintains current working knowledge of existing Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Policy and Procedures; briefs staff on all new applicable Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Policy and Procedures and monitors their implementation.
  
  
• Responsible for reviewing and researching current Department of Corrections and American Correctional Association Standards to ensure continued compliance.
  
  
• Reviews and evaluates current inmate programs and resources; assists in the planning and implementation or new programs or the revision and/or modification of existing programs.  Coordinates, approves and maintains the inmate trustee/worker program.
  
  
• Prepares and maintains official files, records and reports.  Enters and retrieves data from the automated management information systems.
  Prepare periodic activity reports as required, including statistical information.
  
  
• Reviews classification decision made by staff; monitors sensitive or highly complex cases, inmates in segregation, inmates receiving special medical attention through reports and staff meeting and assists staff in resolving difficult and/or unusual situations.
  
  
• Identifies trends in the jail population and recommends services to meet those trends.
  
  
• Work environment will be within the correctional facility and involve direct contact with inmates.
  
  
• Performance appraisals, coach and mentor staff on their performance.
  
  
• Work schedule will be a standard work week with regular hours; however, position may occasionally call for schedule variations.
  
  
• Perform any other related duties as required by the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office.
  
  

• Successful completion of the requirements for graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, criminal justice or related field, preferably a master's degree in administration of justice, psychology, public administration or related field. Qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the education requirement.
  
  
• Have an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and ability necessary to perform the work. 
  
  
• Experience providing social, psychological, or corrections services to inmates in a correctional facility, preferably with some supervisory role. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, philosophies, and practices of modern correctional systems with emphasis on rehabilitation and counseling.
  
  
• For civilian applicants, a valid driver’s license is preferred; however, in lieu of a valid driver’s license, civilian applicants must have a valid state identification card. Should an essential function of the job present a need for the civilian employee to operate a city vehicle, a valid driver’s license from their legal state of residency will be required. 
  
  
• Work requires the ability to read forms, documents and manuals used by Norfolk Sheriff’s Office.
  
  
• Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as additions, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  
  
• Work requires the ability to clearly write notes, fill out paperwork and generate reports.
  
  
• Management of the classification unit and its needs.
  
  
• Drafts and submits the classification office budget.
  
  
• Supervision over the unit's personnel in its' day-to-day operation.
  
  
• Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures.
  
  
• Contact others within and outside the Norfolk Sheriff's Office. These contacts may involve outside organizations and similar work units or organizations within the Norfolk Sheriff's Office in the day-to-day operations. A professional attitude and courteous demeanor should be always adhered to.  
  
  

The following will cause the processing of the applicant to be immediately discontinued:

• Criminal Record:
  • Conviction of any felony.
  • Conviction of driving while intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance (within three (3) years).
  • Conviction of any charge of domestic assault or violence against a family member.
  • Conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude (i.e., larceny, embezzlement, perjury, etc.).
  • Any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth of Virginia, another state or the United States.
    
    
• Driving Record:
  • Current driver’s license suspension.
  • Driver’s license suspension within the last twelve (12) months.
  • Conviction of a misdemeanor hit and run.
  • Extensive traffic violation convictions exceeding minus five (-5) DMV demerit points.
    
    
• Drug Usage:
  • Use of heroin, cocaine, or illegal hallucinogen within the past five (5) years
  • Use of heroin by injection at any time.
  • Any substantiated illegal act other than use (i.e., sale, manufacture, etc.) of any narcotic, controlled substance, or dangerous drug, as defined by State and Federal Law, except marijuana.