APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$66,043.44 to
$98,783.28
PAY GRADE: 38
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
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.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This vacancy can be at Las Vegas or Carson City depending on the candidate chosen. Parole Hearings Examiners perform duties involving the evaluation of a prisoner's suitability for release on 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. Incumbents perform the full range of duties in the series concept at the journey level. Incumbents serving as a case hearing representative must complete 40 hours of orientation (NRS 213.1088) within sixty days of appointment and complete 16 hours of continuing education (NRS 213.135) for each year served.
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:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, psychology, social work, law or the administration of correctional or rehabilitative facilities and programs, or closely related field, and three years of professional experience which included researching and resolving problems; analyzing, interpreting and evaluating information and making recommendations; writing comprehensive reports; conducting interviews or hearings or making oral presentations; and applying complex laws and regulations; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and six years of professional experience which included researching and resolving problems; analyzing, interpreting and evaluating information and making recommendations; writing comprehensive reports; conducting interviews or hearings or making oral presentations; and applying complex laws and regulations.
Special Notes
Incumbents must complete 40 hours of orientation (NRS 213.1088) within sixty days of appointment.
Incumbents serving as a case hearing representative (NRS 213.135) must complete 16 hours of continuing education for each year served.
Education and experience requirements are established in NRS 213.135.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
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.
