COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR - 78001810 1

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

13d•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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree.
4 Years of criminal justice experience may substitute for a 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.
Successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment.
Be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.

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), Inmate Records Imaging System (IRIS), 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.
Nine 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.