Correctional Release Specialist

Start Date: July 09, 2025 | End Date: July 23, 2025
County: Penobscot County
Job Type: Public Safety - All
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JOB POSTING – Anticipated

CORRECTIONAL RELEASE SPECIALIST

Job Title: Correctional Release Specialist

Hours: M-F, 8:00am – 4:30 pm (40 hrs)

Department: Sheriff’s Office

FLSA Status: Non-exempt (hourly)

Assignment: Sheriff’s Office-Release Program

Pay Scale: $23.28-$24.58/hour

POSTING DATE: July 9, 2025

CLOSING DATE: July 23, 2025 by close of business (4:30 p.m.)

HOW TO APPLY: 

Submit letter of intent or application to:

Penobscot County

Attn:  Human Resources

97 Hammond Street

Bangor, ME  04401

Applications can be found at:  https://www.penobscot-county.net/employment or the Administration Office located on the 1st floor of the County Administration Building, 97 Hammond Street or by calling (207) 942-8535 x2200. Applications and letters of intent can be emailed to [email protected].

Job Summary: 

The Correctional Release Specialist is responsible for assessing inmates for pre- and post-conviction community correctional programs; assisting in developing, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring contracts; and developing communication and cooperation among outside agencies, treatment/service providers, and the judicial system.

 Essential Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Screen and assess individuals to determine eligibility for release programs
• Attend criminal justice proceedings to establish Correctional Release contracts
• Conduct inspections and compliance checks as required
• Monitor and apply electronic monitoring/breath testing applications
• Oversee and assign programming services for released individuals
• Consult with medical and mental health correctional staff when appropriate
• Effectively communicate with correctional supervisors, the programs department, and intake
• Prepare reports, forms, documents, and statistical data as required
• Communicate with local law enforcement, prosecutors, and defense counsel as required
• Assist with PACE Program, furlough releases, and home confinement
• Monitor the collection of program fees as required
• Perform other related duties as required

Knowledge/Skills/Experience required:

High School diploma or equivalent required, with 2 years clerical work experience in related field preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, data entry, file management and record maintenance is required. Knowledge of Spillman records management system preferred. Ability to effectively communicate with the public is required. Ability to work in a team setting with commitment to high level of customer service is required. Must be able to pass pre-employment background investigation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Successful completion of departmental testing, screening, and oral boards
• Must have a valid motor vehicle driver’s license
• Successfully complete physical assessment
• Corrections Certified
• Preferred: 2-year law enforcement degree, full- or part-time law enforcement experience

Requirements:

• Successfully pass a full personal, criminal, and motor vehicle background check
• Successfully complete a Polygraph
• Successfully pass pre-employment drug screening
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The ideal candidate will work well cooperatively with the Sheriff’s office and vendors maintaining a rapport with them. Punctuality and time management will be a key skill to maintain the work load effectively. The individual must be neat and professional, with a quality of work that is evident through progress.

Physical Demands/Conditions/Requirements: 

While performing the duties of this position, employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.  Light to moderate lifting is required (up to 25 lbs.)

Penobscot County provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.