Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) · 9 hours ago
Parole Board/Release Authority Hearing Officer 20022803
Lorain County, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$33.52/hr - $33.52/hr
5+ years expThe Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking a dedicated security-minded criminal justice specialist for the role of Parole Board Release Authority Hearing Officer. This position involves conducting violation hearings, reviewing evidence, and ensuring due process in the parole system while maintaining public safety and order during hearings.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementNon ProfitPublic Safety
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Reviews journal entries and completes post release control screenings
Conducts violation hearings in field for parolees or other releasees who have been charged with violating conditions of their community supervision
Arranges for witnesses, documents and other evidence to be presented at hearings
Determinations and outcome of hearings may affect public safety
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining order within hearing setting
Interacts and corresponds with defense attorneys, law enforcement officials, prosecutors and other criminal justice officials on preparation for and conducting of release violation hearings at local jails, correctional institutions, halfway houses or other community agencies
Interviews inmates, releasees and witnesses
Researches applicable statutes and regulations
Assists in development, enforcement and interpretation of policies and procedures
Assures due process, takes testimony, analyzes and rules on motions, objections, timeliness of hearing and admissibility of evidence
Reviews and evaluates reports to determine if community sanction or if confinement in state correction facility is warranted and if so, for how long
Considers affect of hearing outcome on public safety when rendering determination
Completes hearing summary digest on evidence and testimony presented at hearings, writes required reports, maintains necessary records and is proficient in use of a computer
Reviews and approves requests for special conditions and reduction of Post Release Control supervision period
Meet with offenders who are sanctioned by the APA in order to conduct a parole board summons using department approved interventions
Assist with developing and implementing training as needed in any of the above areas under the guidance and direction of parole board staff
Maintains security of files and operates automobile to travel to and from hearings and to transport confidential files
Responsible for maintenance of high-volume specialized records
Responsible for interpreting complex legal issues regarding violation process and addressing of post release control status
Provides work direction and training to DPCS staff
Participates in reentry initiatives, including reentry courts
Maintains and promotes public and human relations which includes preparing and delivering speeches and responding to telephone inquiries and written correspondence to include public record requests from members of community and various other criminal justice systems
Meets with victims, victim’s families, offenders’ families prior to parole hearings to obtain any pertinent information not reflected in institution or electronic files
Complete victim searches as assigned
Must conduct themselves professionally, and in a law-abiding manner, at all times and in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct
Completes other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Completion of associate core coursework in criminal justice, criminology, political science or public administration; 7 yrs. additional exp. in investigation, &/or supervision of adult felons or youth offenders which included interviewing, participation in criminal court or parole board/release authority release &/or violation proceedings; or 3 yrs. additional exp. in administrative or court hearings that includes presenting witnesses and evidence; submitting and/or ruling on motions, objections, briefs and arguments, taking testimony, researching and interpreting applicable law (e.g., prosecutor, defense counsel, magistrate, administrative law judge, hearing officer, arbitrator); valid driver's license
Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in criminal justice, criminology, political science or public administration; 5 yrs. additional exp. in investigation, &/or supervision of adult felons or youth offenders which included interviewing, participation in criminal court or parole board/release authority release &/or violation proceedings; or 3 yrs. additional exp. in administrative or court hearings that includes presenting witnesses and evidence; submitting and/or ruling on motions, objections, briefs and arguments, taking testimony, researching and interpreting applicable law (e.g., prosecutor, defense counsel, magistrate, administrative law judge, hearing officer, arbitrator); valid driver's license
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
Company
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction protects and supports Ohioans by ensuring that adult felony offenders are effectively supervised in environments that are safe, humane, and appropriately secure.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Brigid Slaton
Chief Hearing Officer
Joe Gruber
Chief Legislative Officer
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