Job Description

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Assistant Classification Officer - Maine Correctional Center, Windham.

Grade 17: $20.94/hour - $27.88/hour (This rate includes $2.00/hour Career Stipend & $0.60/hour Institutional Stipend.)

Job Class Code: 5223

041001853

Open: September 08, 2026

Close: September 22, 2026

Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff, clients and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society, including treatment, education, and job training. We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players, with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics, to join us in this mission.

Maine Correctional Center is seeking qualified candidates for the positions of Assistant Classification Officer in Windham, ME. This is paraprofessional work involving the resident classification system for a correctional institution. Work is performed under general supervision.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work includes interviewing incoming residents.
• Developing computerized case histories and other special reports.
• Overseeing or taking and recording resident identification data.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned).

• Interview incoming residents, takes fingerprints, and gathers identification data in order to obtain required resident information and prepare necessary records.
• Input data into the corrections master records system to be used in the development of case histories for the Classification Committee, Probation and Parole Division, other correctional facilities, and law enforcement agencies in order to determine housing and custody levels and programs and provide required information.
• Compile, calculate, and record "extra good time", "good time", and "lost time" to adjust a resident's release date.
• Analyze and interpret court documents prior to initiating resident files to verify correctness and extract required information.
• Sit as a member of the Classification Committee when requested or in the absence of the Classification Officer.
• Prepare and distribute bi-monthly resident release sheets to all correctional institutions housing residents under the jurisdiction of parent institution.
• Correspond directly with courts, district attorneys, and other judicial entities to determine the status of warrants or detainers and exchange information.
• Compile data on residents for statistical reports.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (These are required to successfully perform the work assigned).

Knowledge Of:

• Computerized record system development, maintenance, and security.
• Advanced interviewing techniques.
• Applicable portions of Maine Criminal Code and Laws.
• The correctional classification system.

Ability To:

• Use and update data in a computerized record system.
• Communicate effectively.
• Write clearly and effectively.
• Interpret legal documents.
• Compile and maintain social and criminal case histories and criminal identification data.
• Work under stressful conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

• Two (2) years’ experience in a correctional, detention, law enforcement, medical or institutional setting, or closely related field, which provided a knowledge of computerized management information system operations and requirements as it relates to managing client and/or patient information.

State of Maine Benefits:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and well-being with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive the personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($13,231.40-$15,566.46 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72. annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes up to 18.86% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee. *Will vary based on job class.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental Leave – is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who welcome a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additionally, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodation is provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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