Correctional Release Specialist Date Posted: Jan 4, 2025 Requisition ID: 453056 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for Indiana 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. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud 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. About Indiana Department of Correction (DOC): 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. Role Overview: You will work independently within policy and procedure to ensure that all calculations of sentences for all incarcerated individuals are completed under the current sentencing and release policy and procedure. You must ensure all release issues from assigned facilities are resolved per policy and procedure. You must be able to respond to questions from Facility staff. Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: + 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. + Send a Release Authorization to the facility when all issues regarding releases are resolved. + 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. + 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. + Act as a resource person for assigned facilities when questions arise regarding release, credit time and sentencing issues. + Respond to correspondence from court, offenders or other interested agencies or interested parties. 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. What You'll Need for Success: You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: + High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE). + Five (5) years full-time experience in corrections, criminology, parole, probation work, or related areas. + Substitutions: Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. + Extensive knowledge of the correctional release process, including sentencing and credit time statutes and sentencing alternatives. + Extensive knowledge of Indiana Department of Correction Facilities and the programs available and security requirements and criteria. + Ability to learn Offender Management System and related software programs. + Ability to complete the Certification of Credit Time Calculations and Central Office Inservice Training. + Ability to complete related training offered by Correctional Training Institute. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: + Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans + Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards + Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution + Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities + Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match + Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options + A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: + 150 hours of paid new parent leave + Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave + Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off + 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years + Education Reimbursement Program + Group life insurance + Referral Bonus program + Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits + Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program + Free Parking for most positions + Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: 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. 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. 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. Current Employee? 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