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Commission Investigator - 78001782

The Florida Commission on Offender Review is looking to fill the Commission InvestigatorCS. 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. Commissioners preside over weekly meetings at the central office in Tallahassee and various other state locations as required by statute. During these public proceedings, the commissioners make a variety of determinations regarding parole and other releases.

Benefits include state group health insurance coverage through CHP and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, various plans for dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options, annual and sick leave benefits, ten paid holidays each year, one personal holiday each year, a $25,000 life insurance policy (paid 100% by employer), retirement plans that include employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers to attend State of Florida colleges and universities for up to six credit hours per semester, and seven paid weeks of maternity leave, plus two paid weeks of care and bonding leave.

Position description includes assisting the Coordinator in carrying out the mission of the Office of Executive Clemency, maintaining expert knowledge of the Rules of Executive Clemency, determining applicant eligibility for clemency consideration, conducting investigations, responding to questions and correspondence from clemency applicants, maintaining a working knowledge of various criminal justice data systems and computer programs, and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree preferred or a minimum of four years of experience working in clemency experience. Knowledge of criminal justice principles and practices, legal terminology, and methods and techniques of reviewing, researching, and summarizing criminal and social data is required. Skill in using a personal computer to compose reports and access information is also required. Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures is necessary. Ability to effectively compose written reports and investigations, communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships is also required. Ability to analyze and interpret data and properly handle matters of highly confidential nature is necessary. Working knowledge and/or certification of various criminal justice systems is required.

Preference may be given to applicants that possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Background screening requirement includes a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also 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. Employees are also subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.

It is unacceptable to use the statement "See resume" in place of work history. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida employment application. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Veterans' Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.

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