Hearing Officer: Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women #00129
About The Position
The Hearing Officer presides over all hearings for inmate disciplinary reports, processes related forms, and monitors the penalty offer process. This role involves overseeing, implementing, and administering all procedures related to disciplinary hearings and inmate disciplinary actions. The officer contributes to positive inmate behavior by applying consequences to negative behavior and provides staff with proper inmate management avenues. The position ensures compliance with Department policy and Division and Institutional operating procedures.
Requirements
- Considerable knowledge of Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) policies and procedures.
- Computer skills to include Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain and evaluate information and/or evidence to conduct a fair and impartial hearing.
- Demonstrated ability to make a sound and impartial finding of guilt or innocence and to explain charges, rules, and regulations.
- Ability shown to synthesize data and conduct hearings in a fair and impartial manner and to document results of the disciplinary hearings.
- Ability shown to communicate orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and apply policies and guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to train staff and inmates in the application of disciplinary process.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to speak Spanish.
- Considerable knowledge of VADOC Inmate Discipline Procedure.
Responsibilities
- Presides over all hearings for inmate disciplinary reports.
- Receives and processes all forms related to disciplinary actions.
- Monitors the penalty offer process.
- Oversees, implements, and administers all procedures related to disciplinary hearings and inmate disciplinary actions.
- Promotes positive inmate behavior by contributing consequences to negative behavior.
- Provides staff with an avenue for proper inmate management.
- Maintains compliance with Department policy and Division and Institutional operating procedures.
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
- Preference in the hiring process for Veterans.
- Encouragement for AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni to apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
