Parole Examination Specialist #26-137

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Parole Examiner to perform professional probation and parole functions, analyze records, and prepare concise recommendations for the Board. The role involves investigations, case summaries, and coordination with agency and community contacts to meet quality standards.

Strong data handling and computer skills are required for updating case packets. A bachelor’s degree with emphasis in social/behavioral sciences and experience in probation and parole work

Formación

• Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in social/behavioral science and experience in probation and parole work.
• Some experience with pre-parole investigations and/or parole examinations.

Responsabilidades

• Perform parole examiner functions and conduct investigations.
• Analyze inmate/applicant records for parole or discretionary release.
• Compile investigations and case summaries accurately and concisely.
• Maintain contact with agency and community contacts to ensure quality standards.
• Use agency computer systems to update parole and pardon case packets.

Conocimientos

Probation & parole experience

Investigation skills

Pre-parole investigations

Parole examinations

Record analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

15+ credit hours in social/behavioral sciences

Bachelor's degree in social work/psychology/sociology/education

Herramientas

Case management software

Parole case management systems

Descripción del empleo

*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.

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

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.

40 hours per week

*Please note: 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).