Parole and Community Services Supervisor (BOPP)

Introduction

� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � �\r\n\r\n\r\nExciting Oppourtunity for Agency Employees with�\r\nBoard of Pardons and Paroles (BOPP)!\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Board of Pardons and Paroles (BOPP)�is currently seeking a�Parole and Community Services Supervisor�to join their team in Waterbury, CT.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles�(BOPP) is an autonomous state agency with administrative support provided by the Department of Correction (DOC). The Board possesses discretionary authority to grant pardons for criminal convictions and to grant parole to eligible and appropriate offenders in the community under supervision as a means of supporting their successful reintegration into law abiding society.\r\n\r\n\r\nRole Highlights:\r\n\r\n\r\n Hazardous duty position.\r\n Full time, 40 hours a week, on-site.\r\n First shift,�however candidates must have flexibility to change schedule based on operational needs.\r\n Reports directly to the Deputy Director.\r\n Located�55 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT.\r\n\r\nIn This Role You May:\r\n\r\n\r\n Supervise Parole Officers and Support Staff.\r\n Conduct staff training.\r\n Ensure timelines are met for hearings.\r\n Ensure hearings are conducted in accordance with policy and state regulations.\r\n Act as a liaison with other state agencies and law enforcement divisions\r\n Oversee interstate transfer, detainment, exchange and extradition of inmates/parolees.\r\n Review preliminary/revocation summaries, decision information summaries, pardon summaries, requests for warrants, detainers, discharges and violation reports, and all other recommendations of officers in assigned district or unit.\r\n \r\n Carry hearings, pardons, revocations or interstate caseload.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAbout Us:\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Board of Pardons and Paroles is an integral part of the legal system and plays a crucial role in Connecticut's criminal justice policy. The Board's work is driven by moral and ethical responsibility to do our part in making Connecticut a great place to live and work.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above�for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.� You must specify your qualifications on your application.�\r\nFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our�Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our�Applicant Reference Library�for additional support throughout\r\nthe recruitment process.�\r\n�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications:�Ensure you meet the Minimum\r\n Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must\r\n specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience\r\n and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job\r\n opening, unless otherwise specified. �\r\n Educational Credits:�List your earned credits and\r\n degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To\r\n receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be\r\n accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the\r\n U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized\r\n USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education\r\n equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on\r\n the job posting.�\r\n Resume Policy:�Per�Public Act\r\n 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the\r\n initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses,\r\n candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support\r\n their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include:\r\n a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews,\r\n attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the\r\n request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\r\n Preferred Shift/Location:�Select all location(s) and\r\n shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may\r\n result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or\r\n shift.�\r\n Timely Submission:�All application\r\n materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable\r\n to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the\r\n State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only\r\n for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire\r\n duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing�DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.�\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary\r\n calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches\r\n of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the\r\n other.�\r\n Note: The�only way�to apply to this posting is via\r\n the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut\r\n Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\n�\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Referral Questions:�This posting may require completion of\r\n additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the\r\n questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an\r\n email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal\r\n Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).���\r\n Prepare For An Interview:�Interviews\r\n are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with\r\n the role. To prepare, review this helpful�Interview\r\n Preparation Guide�to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay\r\n connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your\r\n status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and\r\n tasks.��\r\n The immediate\r\n vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be\r\n used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in\r\n accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer,\r\n promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and\r\n accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State\r\n Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available\r\n at�www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n\r\n�\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm\r\nreceipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please\r\ncheck your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If\r\nyou have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to\r\nRachel Allsop at�Rachel.Allsop@ct.gov.\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Correction and the Board of Pardons and Paroles this class is accountable for supervising a specialized unit or district office and/or community services programs.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff according to policies and procedures;�\r\n Provides staff training and assistance;�\r\n Conducts performance evaluations;�\r\n Determines priorities and plans unit work;�\r\n Establishes and maintains unit procedures;�\r\n Interprets and administers pertinent laws;�\r\n Maintains contact with individuals both within and outside of unit who might impact on program activities;�\r\n Develops or assists in development of related policy;�\r\n Assists in preparation of unit budgets;�\r\n Evaluates, audits and makes recommendations on agency programs and operations;�\r\n Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials as assigned;�\r\n Prepares reports and correspondence;�\r\n Assigns and participates in casework involving adult and young adult offenders;�\r\n Advises Parole Officers individually or at group meetings regarding case problems and policy matters;�\r\n Reviews investigation reports, casework reports, requests for warrants, detainers and discharges and violation reports and all other recommendations of officers in assigned district;�\r\n Authorizes arrest and detention of parolees pending review by director;�\r\n Works with administrative staff on all matters pertaining to parole problems in assigned district or unit;�\r\n Reports to director concerning parole problems in district or unit;�\r\n Develops and implements safety and security measures;�\r\n Handles legislative matters relating to agency operations;�\r\n Interprets institutional and field service programs to families of inmates, law enforcement agencies and other interested citizen and professional groups;�\r\n May investigate allegations of abuse and/or neglect;�\r\n May provide information on agency mission, goals, programs and activities;�\r\n May carry a caseload of parolees;�\r\n May be assigned special administrative duties in Board of Pardons and Paroles, such as supervisor responsible for all matters involving interstate transfer, detainment, exchange and extradition of inmates and parolees;�\r\n May set up hearings for parole releases, parole revocations, parole rescissions, pardons and commutations;�\r\n May be involved with arrests in community;�\r\n May conduct staff training programs;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n Considerable knowledge of\r\n \r\n relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;\r\n relevant agency policies and procedures;�\r\n methods of personal and social adjustment of offenders;�\r\n regulations and procedures governing parole;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n individual and social causes of delinquency;�\r\n sentencing law;�\r\n welfare resources;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;�\r\n oral and written communication skills;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n manage comprehensive parole programs;�\r\n oversee the supervision of offenders in community-based programs which facilitate successful offender reintegration;�\r\n interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;�\r\n utilize computer software;\r\n \r\n \r\n Supervisory ability.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in parole, probation, community supervision activities, correctional counseling or social work in a correctional or community setting.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the level of a Parole Officer 2.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n\r\n College training in corrections, counseling, criminal justice, human services, psychology, social work or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.\r\n A Master's degree in corrections, parole, counseling, criminal justice, human services, psychology, social work or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with the Statewide Collaborative Risk Evaluation System (SCORES).\r\n• Experience enforcing Board of Pardons and Paroles policies, procedures, and relevant statutes.\r\n• Experience with the Parole and/or Pardons process.\r\n• Experience with the Department of Correction and Board of Pardons and Paroles violation processes and procedures.\r\n• Experience with the Interstate Compact.\r\n• Experience prioritizing and meeting time-sensitive deadlines.\r\n• Experience resolving stressful and/or difficult situations.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n\r\n\r\n Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle Operator license.\r\n Incumbents in this class must be able to obtain certification to carry and use weapons including firearms and chemical agents.\r\n Incumbents in this class must be able to obtain NCIC/COLLECT certification.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.\r\n\r\n\r\n

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before names are certified for appointment. \r\n

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain sufficient strength, stamina, agility and endurance to perform all the duties of the class.\r\n

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to a considerable degree of danger of injury or assault by inmates, parolees or persons engaged in deviant behavior, from automobile or other accidents, communicable infectious diseases, disagreeable environmental conditions, confinement within a dangerous and volatile prison population and may be required to exert considerable physical effort such as working in tiring positions, lifting and restraining of offenders.\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n