Senior Sentencing Guidelines Lead — Policy & Training

Lancopasheriff; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The District Attorney's Office in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Senior Sentencing Guideline Coordinator to oversee sentencing documentation and training, ensuring accuracy for prosecutors, defense attorneys and judges.

This full-time role requires a bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience as a Sentencing Guideline Coordinator; responsibilities include supervising coordinators, coordinating with SGS software, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of sentencing laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology or related field from an accredited institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient in research and data analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure J-NET/NCIC/CLEAN inquiries are conducted for each case.
• Research docketing information to obtain final dispositions of all charges.
• Verify prior offenses with out-of-county and out-of-state agencies and translate to PA statutes.
• Stay informed on sentencing guidelines and changes; assist with policy implementation.
• Participate in hiring, training, and evaluation of new Coordinators; assist with Rapid Resolution Court files.
• Perform discovery redaction and other file-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

JNET/SGSweb

NCIC/CLEAN

Job description

The District Attorney's Office in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Senior Sentencing Guideline Coordinator to oversee sentencing documentation and training, ensuring accuracy for prosecutors, defense attorneys and judges.

This full-time role requires a bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience as a Sentencing Guideline Coordinator; responsibilities include supervising coordinators, coordinating with SGS software, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of sentencing laws.