COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR - 78002039 1

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida 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. This position is located in the Office of Clemency Investigations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Criminal Justice experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree.
Four years or more of equivalent experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
Knowledge of criminal justice principles and practices, legal terminology, and methods and techniques of reviewing, researching, and summarizing criminal and social data.
Knowledge of fact finding and problem-solving techniques.
Skilled in using computers including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to conduct interviews and investigations; to communicate concise and accurate information.
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to handle matters of highly confidential nature.
Ability to work independently.
Successful completion of a State and National criminal history check.
Screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.
Fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
May include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
Subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Determines applicant eligibility for clemency consideration under the Rules of Executive Clemency by analyzing and ensuring the accuracy of existing case information using various criminal justice databases, and through correspondence via fax, email, and telecommunications with local, state, and federal jurisdictions. This includes verifying the payment status of pecuniary penalties and restitution on criminal cases.
Conducts investigations for restoration of civil rights, specific authority to own, possess, or use firearms, pardon, commutation of sentence, and remission of fines. These investigations are submitted to the Board of Executive Clemency and provide a broad picture of the applicant's history and activities.
Maintains a working knowledge and/or certification of various criminal justice data systems and computer programs including Florida Crime information Center/National Crime Information Center (FCIC/NCIC), Corrections Data Center (CDC), lnmate Records lmaging System (lRlS), Comprehensive Case information System (CCIS), Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER), Driver and Vehicle information Database (DAVID), Management of Application for Clemency (MAC), Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Responds to questions and correspondence from clemency applicants, applicant's family members, State Attorneys, judges, attorneys, and victims.
Acts as the investigator of the Day and assists staff with incoming telephone calls, mail, and email, by answering questions and correspondence related to clemency.
Responds to requests for procedural explanations from Commissioners and Clemency Aides and performs other duties as assigned by the Director.
Assists the Director in the review and processing of the general clemency case workload and special initiatives of the Board of the Executive Clemency.
Provides monthly statistics on various tasks and assignments conducted and/or completed.

Benefits

State Group Health Insurance Coverage through CHP and Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Various plans for dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options are available.
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Ten paid holidays each year.
One Personal Holiday each year.
$25,000 Life Insurance Policy (paid 100% by employer).
Retirement plans that include employer contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida colleges and universities for up to six credit hours per semester.
Seven paid weeks of Maternity Leave, plus two paid weeks of Care and Bonding Leave.