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Nature of Work
Under general supervision, conducts and renders decisions in
formal inmate disciplinary hearings in a state correctional
facility. An employee in this class is responsible for
conducting administrative fact finding hearings on reports issued
on inmates for alleged commission of misconduct, including
criminal acts. Work is performed with considerable independence
but is subject to review upon completion by the institution
Warden. Work may involve supervising the work of a bailiff and
clerk in records preparation, hearing procedures and decision
implementation activities. Exercises general independence and
judgement in evaluating evidence and rendering decisions based on
established and detailed guidelines and regulations. All rulings
are appealable to the institution Warden who must approve any
ruling involving loss of good time. In the most serious cases,
rulings may be reviewed by the Commissioner of Corrections.
Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Conducts quasi-judicial disciplinary hearings to ensure
inmates due process and the full presentation and
consideration of all available evidence.
Determines extent of rule violation by evaluating physical
evidence, testimony, written statements and written incident
reports, and by applying established Department of
Corrections guidelines.
Researches existing policies, procedures, rules, and
regulations, administrative decisions, legal precedence,
court decisions, and criminal procedures, pertaining to
cases heard.
Prepares and signs all hearing reports including final
decision, supporting documentation and specified or
recommended disciplinary guidelines.
Schedules hearings by reviewing correctional officer violation
reports; approves witness lists; coordinates schedule based
on witness and inmate availability; assembles documents for
hearing; prepares or directs the preparation of hearing
files and notices; ensures that inmate is aware of legal
representation rights.
Reviews and studies Department of Corrections disciplinary
actions such as privileges restrictions with correctional
officers and/or bailiff to ensure that ruling is properly
executed.
May testify in court proceedings.
May provide information or discuss findings with Warden in
cases of rule interpretation problem or decision appeal.
May supervise the work of a clerk and/or bailiff in records
preparation, hearing procedures and case reporting.
May attend staff meetings to discuss disciplinary procedures,
problems and rules.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of modern correctional principles and practices.
Knowledge of the policies and procedures and regulations of
the Department of Corrections and the assigned institution.
Knowledge of Department of Corrections hearing procedures.
Knowledge of inmate conduct rules and prescribed or
appropriate disciplinary actions taken in rule infraction
cases.
Ability to analyze and appraise testimony, evidence,
administrative documents, and records to obtain a clear
concept of the issues involved.
Ability to research and interpret policies, rules,
regulations, administrative decisions, precedence, and court
decisions relating to inmate due process.
Ability to learn the principles and techniques of conducting
quasi-judicial hearings.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in determining
relevance of evidential material and information.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in
writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
with correctional officers, inmates, office staff and
facility management.
Minimum Requirements
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Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year
college or university with a degree in criminal justice,
corrections, social work, or related behavioral science
field.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience as described
below may be substituted for the required training on a
year-for-year basis.
Experience:
Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid professional experience in a corrections,
probation/parole, law enforcement, social work, recreation,
or legal environment.
Substitution:
Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an
accredited four-year college or university may substitute
for the required training and experience. OR A Master's
degree from an accredited college or university in criminal
justice, corrections, social work, or related behavioral
science field may substitute for the required experience on
a year-for-year basis.
Established: 8/19/93
Title Change: 9/18/03
Revised: 9/18/03
Effective:
11/1/03