Clemency Investigations Investigator

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/vision plans

Annual and sick leave

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Maternity/Care Leave

Job summary

Florida Commission on Offender Review in Tallahassee seeks a Commission Investigator–CS to analyze clemency cases, verify penalties, and prepare information for the Board. The role supports investigations for restoration of civil rights and firearm rights, reviews records across FCIC/NCIC, PACER, and other systems, and communicates with applicants, prosecutors, and judges.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree preferred; CJ experience may substitute; strong writing and interviewing skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in criminal justice.
• Experience in interviewing and researching case information.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Determines eligibility for clemency by reviewing case information and contacting jurisdictions.
• Conducts investigations for civil rights restoration, firearms eligibility, and pardons.
• Maintains knowledge of FCIC/NCIC, CDC, PACER, DAVID, and related systems.
• Responds to questions from applicants, family members, prosecutors, judges, and victims.
• Serves as investigator and assists staff with inquiries by mail, phone, and email.
• Provides procedural explanations to Commissioners and Clemency Aides.
• Assists Director with workload review and special initiatives.
• Provides monthly statistics on tasks completed.

Skills

Criminal justice

Interviewing skills

Computer literacy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CJ experience may substitute

4+ years substitute for degree

Job description

Florida Commission on Offender Review in Tallahassee seeks a Commission Investigator–CS to analyze clemency cases, verify penalties, and prepare information for the Board. The role supports investigations for restoration of civil rights and firearm rights, reviews records across FCIC/NCIC, PACER, and other systems, and communicates with applicants, prosecutors, and judges.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree preferred; CJ experience may substitute; strong writing and interviewing skills