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In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Parole Hearings Examiners perform duties involving the evaluation of a prisoner's suitability for release on parole. Incumbents maintain detailed records of specific case factors pertaining to individual prisoners, compile risk data and verify assessments completed by Correctional Casework Specialists of the Department of Corrections; analyze case factors that affect risk, recidivism and rehabilitation; determine whether rehabilitative efforts are adequate or require additional attention; determine the impact of releasing a prisoner on the community; evaluate factors that might mitigate a prisoner?s release and the quality of a proposed release plan; and evaluate aggravating case factors that may suggest a prisoner should be denied parole.

This vacancy can be at Las Vegas or Carson City depending on the candidate chosen. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising hearing examiners by coordinating hearing examiner case assignments; audits risk assessments and parole guidelines; respond to legal matters related to parole; draft regulations related to parole and oversee adoption process; establish policies and procedures; schedule monthly hearing calendar; review and work-up files as necessary. Oversee subcontracted hearing representatives with regard to scheduling, approval of timecards and submittal of timecards to contracted agency. Interpret statutes pertaining to sentencing, parole and corrections, and interpret established case law with respect to due process rights of prisoners being considered for release on, or revocation of, parole; conduct research on cases that appear to conflict with sentencing or parole laws and resolve potential issues prior to the scheduled parole hearing. Review appeals from prisoners and make determinations based on the application of laws, policies, or regulations and through analysis and verification of data contained in case records, and investigative and other reports; explain, interpret, and advise prisoners of parole decisions based on Nevada Revised Statutes, case law, regulations and Board policies and procedures. Participate in a panel to determine whether to grant or deny parole.

May serve as a case hearing representative by conducting due process hearings to consider prisoners for release on parole, as directed by the Board. Respond to inquiries concerning sentence structure, parole eligibility and parole actions, and laws related to parole; conduct research to develop written responses; respond to parole legal matters and inquiries regarding prisoners from the Attorney General's Office and other agencies or institutions involving lawsuits and/or criminal prosecution. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: