Rhode Island Department of Corrections ยท 3 days ago
Chief Program Development - Departmental Hearing Officer
Cranston, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $102K/yrThe Rhode Island Department of Corrections is seeking a Chief Program Development - Departmental Hearing Officer to conduct quasi-judicial disciplinary hearings for inmates. The role involves evaluating evidence, preparing hearings, and ensuring due process is upheld in accordance with established guidelines.
Law Enforcement
Hiring Manager
Ryan Crowley
Responsibilities
Conducts quasi-judicial disciplinary hearings to ensure inmates due process and the full presentation and consideration of all available evidence
Determines extent of rule violation by evaluating physical evidence, testimony, written statements and written incident reports, and by applying established Department of Corrections guidelines
Research existing policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, administrative decisions, legal precedence, court decisions, and criminal procedures, pertaining to cases heard
Prepares and signs all hearing reports including final decision, supporting documentation and specified or recommended disciplinary guidelines
Schedules hearings by reviewing correctional officer violation reports; approves witness lists; coordinates schedule based on witness and inmate availability; assembles documents for hearing; prepares or directs the preparation of hearing files and notices; ensures that inmate is aware of legal representation rights
Reviews and studies Department of Corrections disciplinary actions such as privileges restrictions with correctional officers and to ensure that ruling is properly executed
Qualification
Required
Conduct quasi-judicial disciplinary hearings to ensure inmates due process and the full presentation and consideration of all available evidence
Determine extent of rule violation by evaluating physical evidence, testimony, written statements and written incident reports, and by applying established Department of Corrections guidelines
Research existing policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, administrative decisions, legal precedence, court decisions, and criminal procedures, pertaining to cases heard
Prepare and sign all hearing reports including final decision, supporting documentation and specified or recommended disciplinary guidelines
Schedule hearings by reviewing correctional officer violation reports; approve witness lists; coordinate schedule based on witness and inmate availability; assemble documents for hearing; prepare or direct the preparation of hearing files and notices; ensure that inmate is aware of legal representation rights
Review and study Department of Corrections disciplinary actions such as privileges restrictions with correctional officers and to ensure that ruling is properly executed
Preferred
Knowledge of modern correctional principles and practices
Knowledge of the policies and procedures and regulations of the Department of Corrections and the assigned institution is preferred
Knowledge of Department of Corrections hearing procedures is preferred
Knowledge of inmate conduct rules and prescribed, or appropriate disciplinary actions taken in rule infraction cases is preferred
Ability to analyze and appraise testimony, evidence, administrative documents, and records to obtain a clear concept of the issues involved
Ability to research and interpret policies, rules, regulations, administrative decisions, precedence, and court decisions relating to inmate due process
Ability to learn the principles and techniques of conducting quasi-judicial hearings
Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in determining relevance of evidential material and information
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with correctional officers, inmates, office staff and facility management
Company
Rhode Island Department of Corrections
The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) operates as a unified correctional system where all pretrial detainees and sentenced offenders are under the jurisdiction of the Department.
Founded in 1878
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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