Disiplinary Hearing Officer(DHO)

Management and Training Corporation•Meridian, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Disciplinary Hearing Officer (DHO) reports to the deputy warden, operations, and conducts fair and impartial inmate hearings in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards and Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives. The role includes reviewing investigations, assessing evidence, enforcing disciplinary rules, maintaining hearing records, protecting inmate rights and informant identities, and supporting safety and positive social behavior at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi. Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required. The incumbent may also perform other duties within their capabilities as assigned by management. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience in criminal justice or a related field, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity. A valid Mississippi driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required unless waived by management. The employee must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience in criminal justice or a related field, including one year in a supervisory capacity.
Valid Mississippi driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Responsibilities

Review investigation results with the major or assistant warden, operations, and determine whether sufficient evidence supports the charge before a disciplinary report is filed.
Enforce offender disciplinary rules and supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms, and reports.
Ensure all facts are introduced at each hearing and determine the credibility of the facts presented.
Ensure the narrative report clearly describes the offenses charged so that a reasonable person can understand it.
Write requests for continuance.
Call witnesses as necessary to present evidence.
Question witnesses by telephone or in person, record their statements, and maintain written notes.
Interview informants and determine how they obtained their knowledge.
Protect informants’ identities for security reasons.
Ensure inmate rights are not violated.
Testify at disciplinary hearings.
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance.
Make written notations on hearing records.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
Maintain accountability of inmates and property and adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities.