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Inmate Disciplinary Hearing Officer

Grade 61

New York State has approximately 22 positions* in this title statewide. You may view a breakdown of positions by county. This position exists in Corrections and Community Supervision, Dept of. View links to all New York State agencies including agencies that have this title. For more information, New York State employees can contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322. If you are not a current New York State employee, you can use the Department of Civil Service Web site to explore possible employment opportunities.

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Career Ladder

There is currently no Career Ladder information available for this title.

Summary of Job Description

As an Inmate Disciplinary Hearing Officer, you would:

Preside at quasi-judicial inmate disciplinary hearings, requiring minimum due process, concerning the resolution of issues of law and fact.

Conduct assigned hearings on a scheduled basis with appropriate demeanor, so as to ensure a perception of fairness and independence.

Record hearings in a manner that will allow them to be admitted into evidence in the event of future litigation.

Instruct inmates as to their rights and ensure that the inmate has been provided appropriate assistance and translation services.

Apply rules on the relevance or admissibility of evidence as provided by law.

Provide for the attendance of witnesses, or the production of necessary books, papers, documents, or other evidence.

Prepare a precise statement of evidence relied upon including, at minimum, the misbehavior report date, time, report maker, statement of charge(s), testimony of witnesses, and inmate's statement, if any.

Prepare procedurally correct, accurate, and thorough description of reasons for the disposition to be rendered.

Ensure that penalties imposed are within Department guidelines and appropriate for the charge(s) sustained according to the evidence presented.

Set forth any special instructions on visitation or correspondence restrictions, referrals or loss of special events if appropriate, ensuring that any special instructions are in accordance with Department guidelines.

Prepare all disposition data for computer generated reports and/or provide written statistical data as requested by facility and/or Departmental staff.

Develop and maintain a good working relationship with facility personnel while maintaining appropriate degree of independence from facility personnel. Maintain regular contact with Counsel's Office supervisory staff.

Work with facility staff to eliminate or resolve problems which arise on a daily basis.  Refer problems which cannot be resolved at the facility level to Counsel's Office staff.

Keep Counsel's Office supervisory staff informed of interaction with facility and other Department staff.

Take corrective measures as indicated by Counsel's Office supervisory staff and implements suggestions with a positive approach.

Collaborate with Counsel's Office supervisory staff and monitor facility policies and procedures to ensure they meet acceptable standards and comply with all relevant statutes, Department rules and regulations and case law.

Prepare any further documentation or forms necessary to ensure procedural due process, i.e. Form 2172 (Hearing Record Sheet, Denial of Witness Testimony Form, etc.).

Recommend necessary revisions and/or additions to Department rules and regulations and/or policy and procedures.

Provide coordination and direction to facility staff involved in inmate disciplinary program.

Provide coordination, guidance, and oversight to facility staff, and intervene and resolve problems as necessary.

Identify training needs and arrange for provision of training.

Manage and direct program activities by setting priorities and deadlines.

View the classification standard for this title, on the Classification and Compensation webpage.

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Summary of Minimum Qualifications

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. If substitutions for education and/or experience are allowed, this information would be available on the announcement.

This title is non-competitive.  No examination is necessary.  However, you must still meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position.

How to Apply

An examination is not used to fill this title. You must meet the minimum qualifications of the title in order to be considered for this position. You must apply directly to the agency or agencies that have this title.

Career Mobility

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through other examinations, additional education and/or work experience. For additional information or clarification, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office. Visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists. If you are not a current New York State employee, see Employment Opportunities with New York State and find out how to become a New York State employee.

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