Hearing Officer: Keen Mountain Correctional Center #00422

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Oakwood (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Corrections invites applications for a Hearing Officer at Keen Mountain Correctional Center in Wise County. You preside over inmate disciplinary hearings, review evidence, and ensure fair, impartial proceedings in accordance with policy.

The role requires knowledge of VADOC procedures, strong written and oral communication, and ability to train staff and inmates in disciplinary processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) policies.
• Ability to obtain and evaluate information and/or evidence to conduct a fair and impartial hearing.
• Ability to explain charges, rules, and regulations clearly.
• Ability to train staff and inmates in the application of disciplinary process.

Responsibilities

• Presides over inmate disciplinary hearings.
• Receives and processes forms related to disciplinary actions.
• Monitors the penalty offer process.
• Oversees procedures related to disciplinary hearings and inmate actions.
• Promotes positive inmate behavior by contributing to consequences for negative behavior.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Evidence evaluation

Fair hearing conduct

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Title: Hearing Officer: Keen Mountain Correctional Center #00422

State Role Title: Hearing Legal Servcs Offcr I

Hiring Range: $51,643.00 - $76,332.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Keen Mountain Correctional Ctr

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Presides over all hearings for inmate disciplinary reports. Receives and processes all forms related to disciplinary actions. Monitors the penalty offer process. Oversees, implements, and administers all procedures related to disciplinary hearings and inmate disciplinary actions. Promotes positive inmate behavior by contributing consequences to negative behavior. Provides staff with an avenue for proper inmate management. Maintains compliance with Department policy and Division and Institutional operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) policies and procedures. Computer skills to include Microsoft Office and Outlook. Demonstrated ability to obtain and evaluate information and/or evidence to conduct a fair and impartial hearing. Ability to make a sound and impartial finding of guilt or innocence and to explain charges, rules, and regulations. Ability to synthesize data and conduct hearings in a fair and impartial manner and to document results of the disciplinary hearings. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to read, interpret and apply policies and guidelines. Ability to train staff and inmates in the application of disciplinary process.

Additional Considerations

Ability to speak Spanish. Considerable knowledge of VADOC Inmate Discipline Procedure.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.