Connecticut
Deputy Director of Pardons and Parole (Board of Pardons and Paroles) - #251216-1
Connecticut, Waterbury, Connecticut, us, 06720
Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles is seeking to internally promote a current BoPP or DOC employee in the role of Deputy Director of Pardons and Parole. If you are experienced in leading others in parole, probation, case management supervisory position, we invite you to explore this opportunity!
Position Highlights Location: This is an on-site position located in Waterbury, CT. Schedule: Monday through Friday (40 hours per week) with the schedule to be determined by the Chairperson and Executive Director. NOTE: This position is hazardous duty, and will report directly to the Executive Director of the BoPP.
Your Role The Deputy Director will have the opportunity to manage and lead Parole and Community Services Supervisors overseeing four divisions: Hearings, Revocations, Pardons, Interstate. The successful candidate will have vast knowledge of legislative and governmental processes to support the Board's strategic goals, mission and vision. More details can be found in the class specification.
Benefits & Balance As a state employee, we will continue to offer you: Industry‑leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage; Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings; Paid time off – including 13 paid holidays per calendar year; Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and a work culture that promotes a healthy work–life balance to all employees! Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more! As a BoPP employee, you may also benefit from: Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV). Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
About Us The State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles is an autonomous state agency with administrative support provided by the Department of Correction. 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.
Duties
Coordinates, plans and manages district or division activities;
Formulates or assists in formulation of program goals and objectives;
Develops or assists in development of related policy;
Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
Evaluates staff;
Prepares or assists in preparation of district or division budgets;
Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of district or division who might impact on program activities;
Oversees development, administration and supervision of discretionary and special parole programs and relapse re‑entry programs;
Ensures a systematic approach in meeting public, staff and offender safety;
Promotes cooperative inter‑agency dynamics;
Resolves or assists in resolution of complex cases;
Develops or assists in development of new community programs;
Develops and implements training programs and standards;
Prepares reports and documentation supporting release authority;
Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
May testify in court;
May recommend legislation and participate in legislative process;
May assume responsibility for direction of staff and operations in absence of Director;
Performs related duties as required.
Directs staff and operations of multiple parole and community services district offices including community supervision, enforcement and reintegration;
Directs and oversees a comprehensive offender management plan for multiple district offices;
Directs implementation of offender community re‑entry programs;
Ensures continuity of treatment upon release for offenders;
Coordinates with residential and non‑residential non‑profit service providers;
Directs and oversees a comprehensive statutorily governed offender release hearing process in twenty correctional facilities;
Ensures continuity of parole violations and implementation of structured decision making, Statewide Collaboration Offender Risk Evaluation System (SCORES) and incremental sanctions for parole violations for offenders.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices; and ability to research, interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; community reintegration principles; offender management plan development and offender community re‑entry programs; functions and activities involved in contemporary treatment, rehabilitation and training programs; modern correctional methods and practices; parole revocations and rescissions and due process; the interstate compact; static and dynamic risk assessments, application of graduated sanctions and evidence‑based decision making; criminal pardons; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to administer comprehensive parole programs; oversee supervision of offenders in community‑based settings; resolve complex parole issues; Ability to develop community‑based programs which facilitate successful offender reintegration.
Minimum Qualifications
Ten (10) years of experience in parole, probation, case management or group counseling.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Parole and Community Services Supervisor.
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one‑half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree. 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.
Preferred Qualifications Experience utilizing knowledge of legislative and governmental processes to effectively further the Board’s strategic goals, mission, and vision. Relevant experience and superior knowledge with parole and pardons hearings. Relevant experience and superior knowledge with violation proceedings and the interstate compact for adult offender supervision. Supervisory experience managing a specialized unit or division at the Board of Pardons and Paroles or a specialized unit or division at the Department of Correction Parole and Community Services. Established track record reflecting strong performance and the highest standards of integrity.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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.
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Position Highlights Location: This is an on-site position located in Waterbury, CT. Schedule: Monday through Friday (40 hours per week) with the schedule to be determined by the Chairperson and Executive Director. NOTE: This position is hazardous duty, and will report directly to the Executive Director of the BoPP.
Your Role The Deputy Director will have the opportunity to manage and lead Parole and Community Services Supervisors overseeing four divisions: Hearings, Revocations, Pardons, Interstate. The successful candidate will have vast knowledge of legislative and governmental processes to support the Board's strategic goals, mission and vision. More details can be found in the class specification.
Benefits & Balance As a state employee, we will continue to offer you: Industry‑leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage; Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings; Paid time off – including 13 paid holidays per calendar year; Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and a work culture that promotes a healthy work–life balance to all employees! Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more! As a BoPP employee, you may also benefit from: Hazardous Duty pension plan (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV). Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
About Us The State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles is an autonomous state agency with administrative support provided by the Department of Correction. 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.
Duties
Coordinates, plans and manages district or division activities;
Formulates or assists in formulation of program goals and objectives;
Develops or assists in development of related policy;
Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
Evaluates staff;
Prepares or assists in preparation of district or division budgets;
Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of district or division who might impact on program activities;
Oversees development, administration and supervision of discretionary and special parole programs and relapse re‑entry programs;
Ensures a systematic approach in meeting public, staff and offender safety;
Promotes cooperative inter‑agency dynamics;
Resolves or assists in resolution of complex cases;
Develops or assists in development of new community programs;
Develops and implements training programs and standards;
Prepares reports and documentation supporting release authority;
Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
May testify in court;
May recommend legislation and participate in legislative process;
May assume responsibility for direction of staff and operations in absence of Director;
Performs related duties as required.
Directs staff and operations of multiple parole and community services district offices including community supervision, enforcement and reintegration;
Directs and oversees a comprehensive offender management plan for multiple district offices;
Directs implementation of offender community re‑entry programs;
Ensures continuity of treatment upon release for offenders;
Coordinates with residential and non‑residential non‑profit service providers;
Directs and oversees a comprehensive statutorily governed offender release hearing process in twenty correctional facilities;
Ensures continuity of parole violations and implementation of structured decision making, Statewide Collaboration Offender Risk Evaluation System (SCORES) and incremental sanctions for parole violations for offenders.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices; and ability to research, interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; community reintegration principles; offender management plan development and offender community re‑entry programs; functions and activities involved in contemporary treatment, rehabilitation and training programs; modern correctional methods and practices; parole revocations and rescissions and due process; the interstate compact; static and dynamic risk assessments, application of graduated sanctions and evidence‑based decision making; criminal pardons; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to administer comprehensive parole programs; oversee supervision of offenders in community‑based settings; resolve complex parole issues; Ability to develop community‑based programs which facilitate successful offender reintegration.
Minimum Qualifications
Ten (10) years of experience in parole, probation, case management or group counseling.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Parole and Community Services Supervisor.
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one‑half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree. 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.
Preferred Qualifications Experience utilizing knowledge of legislative and governmental processes to effectively further the Board’s strategic goals, mission, and vision. Relevant experience and superior knowledge with parole and pardons hearings. Relevant experience and superior knowledge with violation proceedings and the interstate compact for adult offender supervision. Supervisory experience managing a specialized unit or division at the Board of Pardons and Paroles or a specialized unit or division at the Department of Correction Parole and Community Services. Established track record reflecting strong performance and the highest standards of integrity.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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.
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