Correctional Program Worker

General summary

Positions at this level do the day-to-day work of correctional programs and administrative support. Accountable for meeting with offenders upon their arrival, providing orientation, assigning jobs, and assigning beds. Positions at this level may also be accountable for maintaining offender records including fingerprints, photographs, case histories, sentence and judgment papers, legal forms, and releases.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

Knowledge of principles and procedures of offender classification in adult correctional facilities. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate offender identification records and reports.

Typical qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Pay grade
G4