Inmate Disciplinary Hearing Officer

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia in Charleston is seeking a Hearing Officer to conduct and render decisions in formal inmate disciplinary hearings. You will schedule and conduct administrative fact-finding hearings on disciplinary reports, including alleged misconduct.

The role requires independent judgment, strict adherence to established guidelines, and the ability to supervise support staff. Rulings may be appealed to the institution superintendent and the Commissioner of Corrections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in criminal justice, corrections, social work, or related behavioral science field.
• Two years of fulltime or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in a corrections, probation/parole, law enforcement, social work, recreation, or legal environment.
• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited four-year college or university may substitute for the required training and experience.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, corrections, social work, or related behavioral science field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct administrative fact-finding hearings on disciplinary reports issued to inmates for alleged misconduct.
• Conduct formal inmate disciplinary hearings at a state correctional facility.
• Supervise a bailiff and office assistant in preparation of documents, hearing procedures and hearing related activities.

Job description

State of West Virginia in Charleston is seeking a Hearing Officer to conduct and render decisions in formal inmate disciplinary hearings. You will schedule and conduct administrative fact-finding hearings on disciplinary reports, including alleged misconduct.

The role requires independent judgment, strict adherence to established guidelines, and the ability to supervise support staff. Rulings may be appealed to the institution superintendent and the Commissioner of Corrections.