Commission Investigator (Part Time)
The Florida Commission on Offender Review is looking to fill a Commission Investigator part-time, 20 hours a week. This position is in the Office of Clemency Investigations. The 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. The commission functions as a quasi-judicial, decision-making body.
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
- One Personnel Holiday each year
- $25,000 Life Insurance Policy
- Retirement plans that include employer contributions
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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.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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree preferred or a minimum of four years of experience working in criminal justice.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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.SPECIAL NOTES
Background screening requirement : It is the policy of the Florida Commission on Offender Review that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Commission. Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Also, employees are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.Location : Tallahassee, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market : Tallahassee