Parole Examination Specialist #26-098

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

State of South Carolina's Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is seeking a Probation and Parole Examiner to perform professional duties, investigations, and case work on-site. The role requires a bachelor’s degree with advanced coursework in social or behavioral sciences and experience in probation and parole, with emphasis on pre-parole investigations.

You will compile reports and coordinate with agencies to ensure quality standards.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses and experience in probation and parole work.
• Preferred: degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling, or related disciplines; or a degree including at least 15 credit hours in these areas.
• Some experience with pre-parole investigations and/or parole examinations.

Responsabilidades

• Perform professional probation and parole functions, including Parole Examiner duties and investigations.
• Analyze inmate/applicant records eligible for parole or discretionary release and make recommendations to the Board.
• Compile investigations and case summaries accurately and concisely per policy.
• Maintain contact with agency and community contacts to ensure quality standards.
• Use computer systems to update parole and pardon case summaries.

Educación

Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social/behavioral science courses

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling, or related disciplines (or a degree including 15 credit hours in these disciplines)

Descripción del empleo

Job Responsibilities

• 40 hours per week Is responsible for performing any one or a combination of professional level probation and parole functions to include Parole Examiner functions, conducting investigations, oversight of Board related functions. Analyzes the records of all inmates/applicants who are eligible for parole or other discretionary release programs. Makes appropriate recommendations to the Board and assists with pre-release preparations. Compiles investigations and case summaries, as assigned, in an accurate, concise and quality manner according to agency policy and approved standards. Initiates and maintains contact with agency and community contacts regarding needed changes to ensure quality standards are met. Utilizes available computer systems to make needed adjustments to the parole and pardon case summary packets.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses and experience in probation and parole work.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling, or other social/behavioral science or a bachelor’s degree which includes at least 15 credit hours in the aforementioned disciplines. Some experience with pre-parole investigations and/or parole examinations.

Additional Comments

• 40 hours per week

This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.

SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).