Disiplinary Hearing Officer(DHO)

Pay

$17.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, on-site at 10641 US-80, Meridian, MS 39307

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Opportunities for job advancement

About the role

Reports to the deputy warden, operations. Responsible for conducting fair and impartial hearings of inmates in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Responsibilities

• Review investigation results with the major or assistant warden, operations; then determine if there is sufficient evidence to support the charge prior to disciplinary report being filed.
• Enforce offender disciplinary rules; supervise the preparation and maintenance of records, forms, and reports.
• Ensure all facts are introduced at each hearing and determine the credibility of the facts presented.
• Ensure the narrative report describes the offense(s) with which the inmate is charged and that any reasonable person can understand.
• Write requests for continuance.
• Call witnesses as necessary to present evidence.
• Question witnesses via telephone or in person; record statements and maintain written notes.
• Interview informants and determine how knowledge was gained.
• Protect the identity of informants for security reasons.
• Ensure inmate rights are not violated.
• Testify at disciplinary hearings.
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance.
• Make written notation on hearing records.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned within capabilities as determined by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years experience in criminal justice or related field required, one (1) year of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
• Valid driver's license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
• Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.