Parole/Post Release Hearing Officer

State of North Carolina•2020 Yonkers Road Wake, NC

5d•$35,984 - $62,971•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Adult Correction, Division of Community Supervision has an exciting opportunity for full-time Parole/Post-release Hearing Officers. This positing is for multiple vacancies. This position conducts preliminary hearings in parole and post- release cases to determine whether probable cause exists that the post release/parolee violated any conditions. Offenders convicted in another state that make application for transfer of supervision to North Carolina through the Interstate Compact Agreement are subject to the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision rules which are federal law. Pursuant to the rules, when the supervising state alleges violations exist and the state of conviction issues a warrant for the offender's arrest, upon detainment, the only hearing afforded to the offender is a probable cause hearing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience as a probation/parole officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Documented experience holding positions requiring attention to detail and accuracy, in both written and verbal communication.
Thorough knowledge of Community Supervision strategies, goals, objectives, policies and alternatives to incarceration.
Thorough knowledge of the principles of Structured Sentencing/Post-Release.
Considerable knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes, especially those relating to Preliminary Hearing issues, Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission and the Section of Prisons, and due process procedures.
Documented experience conducting administrative hearings and analyzing evidence representing opposing viewpoints.
Must obtain a Notary Public commission.

Nice To Haves

Ability to endure potential verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views and opinions of offenders and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment.
Ability to maintain a calm, professional, and rational composure when dealing with difficult situations and individuals, and the ability to remain focused on the task at hand.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Ability to establish an appropriate course of action to ensure completion of assigned duties within a given time frame.

Responsibilities

Conducts preliminary hearings in parole and post-release cases to determine whether probable cause exists that the post-release/parolee violated any conditions.
Completes documentation of the hearing and transmits the documentation to the North Carolina Interstate Compact Office within the specified time frame.
Serves Notices of Commission Hearings on parolees and post-releasees.
Considers, weighs, and analyzes evidence and testimony in a fair and impartial manner and renders a conclusion and disposition at the conclusion of the Preliminary Hearing.
Stays informed of all available programs, sanctions, policies, and community strategies.
Considers pros and cons and considers alternatives before making decisions or rendering judgments.