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Job Title:  

Pre Release Hearing Examiner

Agency:

State Board of Pardons and Paroles

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000005925

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$65,808.19

Job Description:

Pre-Release Hearing Examiner (Criminal Investigator III)

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is seeking a highly qualified, dedicated professional to join the Pre-Release Division as a Criminal Investigator III (Hearing Examiner).

As law enforcement officials, Hearing Examiners shall at all times fulfill the duty imposed upon them by law, serving the community and protecting all persons against illegal acts, consistent with the high degree of responsibility required by their profession. Hearing Examiners play a critical role in gathering, analyzing, and summarizing investigative data to guide the Parole Board in making informed, public-safety-driven parole decisions.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• File Preparation & Review: Prepare and maintain comprehensive parole files, gathering and evaluating case information to summarize direct rating reports for Parole Board members.
• Board Guidelines Application: Review cases using Board-established criteria to determine whether offenders can be safely released on parole. Summaries constructed by the Criminal Investigator include:
  • Summary of Relevant Correspondence
  • Pre-Parole Investigation materials
  • Parole Review Summary from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)
  • Work materials from the Grid System (including Crime Severity Level, Grid Sheet, and Recommended Months to Serve)
  • Crime details and aggravating/mitigating circumstances pertinent to Board consideration
  • Serve as Duty Officer after hours and on weekends to ensure continuous agency coverage for emergency situations
  • Meet with members of general public and family members who inquire about offender parole cases on check on parole status
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and two (2) years of related experience; or Georgia P.O.S.T. certification and four (4) years of experience in law enforcement or related field; or Georgia P.O.S.T. certification and one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Criminal Investigator 2 (PSP091) or position equivalent.--Note: Some positions may require the incumbent to have a valid Class C driver's license.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.