Job Opening: Lead Classification Coordinator
Reporting Structure: Captain of Security/Major of Security
Posting Date: June 23, 2025
Salary: $27.00 Hourly
Site Location: George W. Hill Correctional Facility (Thornton, PA)
Oversees and supports the classification department while providing direct supervision to the two (2) classification coordinators within the facility. Responsible for the formal classification process of all incarcerated persons which begins at commitment to the facility and includes managing and separating incarcerated persons when needed. Conducts reviews and analysis to improve facility population management initiatives.
Supervises and manages the classification coordinators, ensuring the department is represented 7 days a week and provides representation during both 1st and 2nd shift.
Ensures that the agency is maintaining compliance to all standards and regulatory bodies regarding classification and applicable laws.
Implements industry standards regarding classification of incarcerated persons.
Separates incarcerated persons into a system that is based on the degree of security risk and need for supervision as follows: mental and emotional stability, criminal charges, escape history, history of assaultive behavior, medical status, age, need to keep separate, and PREA victimization/abuser status.
Separates incarcerated persons into groups to reduce the probability of assault and disruptive behavior throughout the facility using a three-stage data collection and management process which includes a subsequent classification review.
Ensures the orientation process, for all incarcerated persons, is completed, to introduce them to the rules and regulations within the facility.
Mitigates risk through extensive population management review.
Communicates regularly with Unit Managers regarding population management control needs and requests.
Ensures accurate record keeping within the jail management software.
Acts as a liaison to the medical department to assist with housing requests when needed.
Completes daily transfer sheets to move incarcerated persons within the facility within a timely manner.
Coordinates and assists with large scale transfers throughout the facility when emergency situations arise (heating, air conditioning, water, sewer, power outages, etc.).
Evaluates incarcerated individuals seeking to gain employment, while incarcerated and maintains facility list of incarcerated persons who have outside work clearance.
Must have at least one (1) year of supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
Must have at least two (2) years’ experience working in a correctional facility, one (1) of which must have been performing duties related to classification.
Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of incarcerated persons and staff, and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility.
Effective in verbal and written communication.
Organized and diligent.
Knowledge of the county jail system and classification in a jail setting required.
Knowledge of Offender Management System (OMS) and JNET required.
College degree preferred.
Must be able to ensure coverage allows for representation 7 days a week within the department.
Standard jail facility and office environment. Incumbent performs duties in a jail facility which may involves sitting and walking at will, walking/standing and/or sitting for long periods, lifting/ carrying heavy objects, crouching/kneeling, bending at the waist, close and far vision, reaching, handling/ grasping/fingering objects, hearing sounds/communication. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the hazards associated with jail operations, such as potentially violent individuals and communicable disease
| NEVER | OCCASIONALLY (0-30%) | FREQUENTLY (31-60%) | CONTINUOUSLY (61-100%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFTING OR CARRYING | ||||
| 1-10 LBS | X | |||
| 11-20 LBS | X | |||
| 21-40 LBS | X | |||
| 41-60 LBS | X | |||
| 61 OR MORE LBS | X | |||
| PUSHING OR PULLING | ||||
| 1-40 LBS | X | |||
| 41-60 LBS | X | |||
| 61 OR MORE LBS | X | |||
| BENDING OR STOOPING | X | |||
| REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL | X | |||
| DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES | X | |||
| WORKING WITH MACHINERY | X | |||
| CLIMBING | X | |||
| WALKING | X | |||
| STANDING | X | |||
| SITTING | X | |||
| WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES | X |
Delaware County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, membership in an employee organization, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, or hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO/AA
To apply, please fill out the online application form.