Parole Examinations & Investigations Specialist

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services seeks a Probation and Parole Examiner for 40 hours/week to perform professional duties, analyze inmate/applicant records for parole eligibility, and prepare case summaries.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science and experience in probation and parole work, with preferred qualification of knowledge in pre-parole investigations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform professional level probation and parole functions, including Parole Examiner duties.
• Analyze records of inmates/applicants eligible for parole or discretionary release programs.
• Make recommendations to the Board and assist with pre-release preparations.
• Compile investigations and case summaries, accurately and concisely according to policy.
• Initiate and maintain contact with agency and community contacts to ensure quality standards.
• Utilize computer systems to update parole and pardon case summary packets.

Skills

Probation and parole experience

Case management systems

Education

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

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

State of South Carolina's Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services seeks a Probation and Parole Examiner for 40 hours/week to perform professional duties, analyze inmate/applicant records for parole eligibility, and prepare case summaries.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science and experience in probation and parole work, with preferred qualification of knowledge in pre-parole investigations.