<p>Work for Indiana</p> <p>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.</p> <p>As an 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.</p> <p>About Indiana Department of Correction (DOC):</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Role Overview:</p> <p>The Release Specialist works in the Sentencing/Release Section of the Classification Division of the Department of Correction. This position reports to the Sentence Computation/Release Unit Director through the Release Working Leader. The Release Specialist is responsible for reviewing and authorizing all releases to parole, court supervision, discharges, and community transition from assigned facilities to ensure all offenders are released correctly from the Department of Correction. The Release Specialist also processes all sentence modifications, and new sentences and enters all release time actions in the Offender Information System for assigned facilities to ensure that all offender release dates are calculated correctly. The role also functions as a resource for facility staff.</p> <p>Salary Statement:</p> <p>The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.</p> <p>A Day in the Life:</p> <p>The essential functions of this role are as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Review all release information submitted for assigned facilities as well as information which is available in the Offender Management System, INCite system, and the scanning system, to ensure that each release is in compliance with policy, procedure, and state law. </li><li>Send a Release Authorization to the facility when all issues regarding releases are resolved. </li><li>Enter data in the Offender Management System like commitments, release credit actions, discharge actions, parole actions, etc. for assigned facilities in accordance with the established policy, procedure, and state law. </li><li>Ensure all available documentation is reviewed and verified when entering or modifying sentencing information or authorizing the release of offenders from the Department of Correction. </li><li>Act as a resource person for assigned facilities when questions arise regarding release, credit time, and sentencing issues. </li><li>Respond to correspondence from court, offenders, or other interested agencies or interested parties. </li><li>Responsible for reviewing all release information submitted for assigned facilities as well as information that is available in the Offender Information Systems and the scanning system, to ensure that each release in compliance with policy, procedure and state law. </li><li>Responsible for sending a Release Authorization to the facility when all issues regarding releases are resolved. These duties must be completed at least one (1) working day prior to the scheduled release date of the offender. This is performed daily. </li><li>Responsible for entering new commitments and amended commitments into the Offender Information System for assigned facilities in accordance with the established policy, procedure and state law. If the release date is within thirty (30) working days or if the change results in release within thirty (30) days this must be completed within one (1) working day of receipt of the change of commitment, otherwise this task is to be completed within one (1) week of receiving the documentation this can occur on a daily basis. </li><li>Responsible for entering the release credit actions into the Offender Information System and ensuring that the credit time has been calculated correctly. Release actions are entered on the day of release or the first working day after release. Other types of actions that may be entered include discharge actions, parole actions, and credit time restorations. These actions are entered on a daily basis. </li><li>Responsible for establishing a good working relationship with court and staff at assigned facilities to ensure that all available documentation is verified and considered when entering or modifying sentencing information or authorizing the release of offenders from the Department of Correction. These duties occur on a daily basis. </li><li>Responsible for acting as a resource person for assigned facilities when questions arise regarding release, credit time and sentencing issues. This occurs on an ongoing basis. </li><li>Responsible for responding to correspondence from court, offenders or other interested agencies or interested parties. This occurs on an ongoing basis. </li><li>Responsible for completing other duties as assigned by the Working Leaders, Director of the Sentence Computation/Release Unit or Executive Director of the Classification Division. This occurs on an ongoing basis. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>What You'll Need for Success:</p> <p>You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:</p> <ul> <li> <p>High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).</p> </li><li> <p>Five (5) years full-time experience in corrections, criminology, parole, probation work, or related areas.</p> </li><li> <p>Substitutions: Bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.</p> </li><li> <p>Extensive knowledge of the correctional release process, including sentencing and credit time statutes and sentencing alternatives.</p> </li><li> <p>Extensive knowledge of Indiana Department of Correction Facilities and the programs available and security requirements and criteria.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to learn Offender Management System and related software programs.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to complete the Certification of Credit Time Calculations and Central Office Inservice Training.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to complete related training offered by Correctional Training Institute.</p> </li><li> <p>Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.Above average knowledge of departments release procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Above average knowledge of department forms, procedures, and management.</p> </li><li> <p>Above average knowledge of department software (OIS and OCMS).</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to effectively speak when confronted by irate visitors and callers.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to adhere to dress code and grooming standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to respond appropriately in emergency or crisis situations.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to complete all training requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to keep confidential information.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to prepare and type both routine and non-routine documents.</p> </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:</p> <p>This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.</p> <p>Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:</p> <p>The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans</p> </li><li> <p>Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards</p> </li><li> <p>Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution</p> </li><li> <p>Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities</p> </li><li> <p>Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match</p> </li><li> <p>Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options</p> </li><li> <p>A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:</p> </li><li> <p>150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers</p> </li><li> <p>Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave</p> </li><li> <p>Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off</p> </li><li> <p>12 paid holidays, 14 on election years</p> </li><li> <p>Education Reimbursement Program</p> </li><li> <p>Group life insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Referral Bonus program</p> </li><li> <p>Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits</p> </li><li> <p>Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program</p> </li><li> <p>Free Parking for most positions</p> </li><li> <p>Free LinkedIn Learning access</p> </li></ul> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 jobs@spd.IN.gov.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Current Employee? Click here to apply.</p>