COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR - 78003016

State of Florida•East Lake-Orient Park, FL

About The Position

The Florida Commission on Offender Review is looking to fill the Commission Investigator – CS.The Commission on Offender Review performs a vital role in Florida’s criminal justice system by preserving the autonomy needed in post-release decisions affecting inmates and ex-offenders. Commissioners preside over weekly meetings at the central office in Tallahassee and various other state locations as required by statute. During these public proceedings, the commissioners make a variety of determinations regarding parole and other releases.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in work experience
Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
Ability to work independently
Ability to interact with victims/inmates/applicants
Ability to initiate and conduct interviews and investigations
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to multitask
Ability to write detailed comprehensive reports
Ability to conduct research, interpret, and analyze official documents
Computer skills

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants that possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Conducts probable cause (parole) and final violation hearings for alleged parole, conditional release, conditional medical release, and addiction recovery violators within the jail or prison setting. Provides violators with initial interviews to advise them of the charges, due process rights, and assess the need for appointed legal counsel. If a hearing is requested, schedules the hearing, obtains witness information, issues subpoenas, etc. After the hearing is conducted, types the violation hearing summary, makes a finding, and a recommendation to FCOR Commissioners. Also conducts courtesy interviews and probable cause hearings for other states pursuant to the Interstate Compact Agreement.
Conducts comprehensive confidential clemency investigations for the Board of Executive Clemency for applicants seeking various types of clemency. These investigations provide a broad picture of the applicant's history and activites.
Performs interviews and investigations with prison inmates who are eligible for parole consideration. This includes, but is not limited to, analyzing inmate prison files, interviewing inmates in the Florida prison system, conducting pre-parole investigations and making a recommendation regarding suitability of proposed release plans.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

State Group Health Insurance Coverage through CHP and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Various plans for dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options are available.
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays each year.
One Personal Holiday each year.
$25,000 Life Insurance Policy (paid 100% by employer).
Retirement plans that include employer contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida colleges and universities for up to six credit hours per semester.
Seven paid weeks of Maternity Leave, plus two paid weeks of Care and Bonding Leave.