Inmate Disciplinary Hearing Officer

State of North Carolina•Sanford Cc Lee, NC

1d•$43,267 - $75,718

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Offender Disciplinary Hearing Officer (DHO) is to conduct hearings on acts of misconduct referred by facility wardens and other designated staff. The offender disciplinary procedures provide for due process reviews of acts of misconduct, documentation of relevant testimony, evaluation of evidence, and case-by-case decisions in compliance with custodial and security parameters within the division, as well as legally mandated rules. DHO exercises total responsibility, ensuring that all hearings and decisions are in complete compliance with divisional policy as well as statutory and other constitutionally mandated requirements. DHO is also charged with staff development and training responsibilities concerning the disciplinary process, to include audit of reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in correctional programs management or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Documented knowledge of divisional policies and procedures including the most current disciplinary procedures and classification processes.
Demonstrated skills to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
Documented knowledge and use of the offender disciplinary process.
Documented knowledge of OPUS and use of classification and program actions.
Significant experience as a referring/charging officer for offender disciplinary.
Served at the Correctional Sergeant level or above, or Program Supervisor level or above for a minimum of two (2) years.

Responsibilities

Conduct hearings on acts of misconduct referred by facility wardens and other designated staff.
Provide due process reviews of acts of misconduct.
Document relevant testimony.
Evaluate evidence.
Make case-by-case decisions in compliance with custodial and security parameters within the division, as well as legally mandated rules.
Ensure all hearings and decisions are in complete compliance with divisional policy as well as statutory and other constitutionally mandated requirements.
Conduct staff development and training responsibilities concerning the disciplinary process.
Audit reports related to the disciplinary process.