Disciplinary Hearings Specialist (Corrections)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Hearing Officer at River North Correctional Center to preside over inmate disciplinary hearings and ensure fair outcomes. You will receive and process disciplinary forms, monitor penalties, and enforce procedures in alignment with VADOC policies.

The role requires thorough knowledge of policies, strong communication skills, and the ability to train staff and inmates in disciplinary processes, with Spanish language ability considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) policies and procedures.
• Ability to obtain and evaluate information to conduct a fair and impartial hearing.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Presides over inmate disciplinary hearings.
• Receives and processes forms related to disciplinary actions.
• Monitors the penalty offer process and administers procedures.
• Maintains compliance with department policy and procedures.

Skills

Spanish language

Oral & written communication

Microsoft Office

Fair and impartial hearing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Hearing Officer at River North Correctional Center to preside over inmate disciplinary hearings and ensure fair outcomes. You will receive and process disciplinary forms, monitor penalties, and enforce procedures in alignment with VADOC policies.

The role requires thorough knowledge of policies, strong communication skills, and the ability to train staff and inmates in disciplinary processes, with Spanish language ability considered a plus.