OPS COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR - 78900222 Job at State of Florida, Melbourne, FL

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  • State of Florida
  • Melbourne, FL

Job Description

Requisition No: 842683 

Agency: Commission on Offender Review

Working Title: OPS COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR - 78900222

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 78900222 

Salary: 19.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/13/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator 

OPS COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR

FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW

***OPEN COMPETITIVE ***

 

The Florida Commission on Offender Review, formerly known as the Florida Parole Commission, is looking to fill the OPS Commission Investigator . The Commission on Offender Review performs a vital role in Florida’s criminal justice system by preserving the autonomy needed in post-release decisions affecting inmates and ex-offenders. The commission functions as a quasi-judicial, decision-making body. Commissioners preside over weekly meetings at the central office in Tallahassee and various other state locations as required by statute. During these public proceedings, the commissioners make a variety of determinations regarding parole and other releases.

 

BENEFITS:

  • State Group Health Insurance Coverage through CHP and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
  • Supplemental insurance options available for dental and vision.
  • Retirement plan through Valic, includes employer contribution.
  • $25,000 Life Insurance Policy option.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is professional work conducting violation of supervision hearings, inmate interviews, and clemency investigations to provide the Florida Commission on Offender Review, and in the case of clemency investigations, the Executive Board of Clemency, with information pertinent to cases under consideration.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK

  • Conducts probable cause (parole only) and final violation hearings for alleged parole, conditional release, addiction recovery, conditional medical release, and control release violators. Provides alleged violators with an initial interview to advise them of the charges and their due process rights and assess the need for appointed legal counsel for the alleged violator. If a hearing is requested, schedules the hearing, obtains witness information, issues subpoenas to secure the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, etc.
  • Conducts violation hearings and makes written recommendations to the Florida Commission on Offender Review. Check’s inmate population of Florida county jails within the region to determine the presence of alleged parole, conditional release, addiction recovery, conditional medical release and control release violators who have not been previously reported to the Florida Commission on Offender Review as being detained. Conducts probable cause hearings for other states pursuant to the Interstate Compact Agreements.
  • Conducts comprehensive confidential clemency investigations for the Board of Executive Clemency for applicants seeking various types of clemency (example: firearm authority, pardon, commutation of sentence, remission of fines and forfeitures, and restoration of civil rights). These investigations, which are reviewed by the Florida Commission on Offender Review prior to submission to the Board of Executive Clemency, provide a broad picture of the applicant's history and activities. This position also conducts Restoration of Civil Rights Investigations without Hearing, which includes verifying the status of pecuniary penalties and restitution and determining whether the individual is eligible for clemency consideration under the Rules of Executive Clemency.
  • Performs interviews and investigations in connection with inmates who are eligible for parole consideration. This includes, but is not limited to, analyzing inmate prison files, interviewing inmates in the State of Florida prison system, conducting restitution investigations, contacting victims for input and to advise them of their right to participate in parole proceedings, conducting pre-parole investigations to make recommendations regarding the suitability of proposed release plans, and conducting courtesy interviews for other states pursuant to the Interstate Compact Agreement.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A High School Diploma

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to interact with victims.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to initiate and conduct interviews and investigations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively – verbally and in writing.
  • Skilled in using personal computers.
  • Time management.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Ability to create and maintain cooperative working relationships.

 

Preference may be given to applicants that possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

 

As part of the interview process, a work sample may be required.

 

Special Notes:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Commission on Offender Review that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Commission. Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Also, employees are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.”

 

**NOTE: It is unacceptable to use the statement "See resume" in place of work history. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application. Please use complete sentences, correct grammar, and punctuation.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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