Hearings Officer #26-108 ** INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY** Re-announced

About the role

This position is an internal posting for the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS), located in Hearings-District 2. The role requires the ability to work nontraditional hours on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Conducts administrative hearings as an independent, quasi-judicial adjudicator regarding alleged violations of all supervision programs administered by the Department.
• Renders decisions based on state law, policy and procedures, and evidence presented.
• Imposes sanctions and sentences as mandated by The Sentencing Reform Act of 2010 and Agency policy, using evidence-based practices as a guiding force.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree.
• Experience in probation, parole, corrections, social services, or unemployment insurance as appropriate for the position.
• C – 1 Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of probation, parole, or related experience with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses; or
• A Master’s degree and five (5) years of probation, parole, or related experience.
• Willingness to achieve NAHO certification through the National Hearings Officers Association.