DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
For Reference Only
CLASS CODE: 8069
PAY GRADE: 012
CLASS TITLE: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE TECHNICIAN
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is complex and technical work involving the interpretation of commitment documents and the
auditing of automated data in the central office of the Department of Corrections.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any
one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from
assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
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Receives and audits commitment documents from the reception centers and determines
legality of sentence.
Audits sentencing provisions on new commitments and verifies that data entered on-line from
reception centers is accurately projecting overall sentence structure.
Communicates with clerks of circuit courts, state attorneys, and other criminal justice officials
as needed to clarify sentencing provisions and insure accurate interpretation of judge's
instructions.
Adjusts components of automated sentence data when necessary to insure compliance with
court intent.
Checks commitment documents for applicability of new legislation on sentence structure and
adjusts coded data as necessary.
Notifies other offices when information pertaining to escapees, youthful offenders, detainees,
or county jail sentences may have impact in those sections.
Computes tentative expiration dates of certain sentences for law enforcement agencies upon
request.
Applies new instructions to interpretation and auditing of commitment documents upon
revision of procedures dealing with sentence structure.
Responds to telephone inquiries regarding sentence structure and statutes and/or case law
which affect establishment of such sentence structure.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
8069-CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE TECHNICIAN-CS
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those
needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable
for individual positions in the employing agency.)
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Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
Knowledge of correct grammar usage.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Three years of secretarial or clerical experience.
College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45
quarter hours for each year of the required work experience.
Vocational/technical training in the area of secretarial science or office/business studies can
substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for each year of the required work experience.
A high school diploma or its equivalent can substitute for one year of the required work
experience.
EFFECTIVE:
6/11/1990
HISTORY: