Overview
Requisition No: 869325
Agency: Commission on Offender Review
Working Title: COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR - 78003016
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 78003016
Salary: $44,154.72
Posting Closing Date: 02/13/2026
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COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR - CS
FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW
Open Competitive
Anticipated Vacancy
The Florida Commission on Offender Review is looking to fill the Commission Investigator – CS. The Commission on Offender Review performs a vital role in Florida’s criminal justice system by preserving the autonomy needed in post-release decisions affecting inmates and ex-offenders. Commissioners preside over weekly meetings at the central office in Tallahassee and various other state locations as required by statute. During these public proceedings, the commissioners make a variety of determinations regarding parole and other releases.
Benefits
State Group Health Insurance Coverage through CHP and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Various plans for dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options are available.
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays each year.
One Personal Holiday each year.
$25,000 Life Insurance Policy (paid 100% by employer).
Retirement plans that include employer contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida colleges and universities for up to six credit hours per semester.
Seven paid weeks of Maternity Leave, plus two paid weeks of Care and Bonding Leave.
Duties And Responsibilities
Conducts probable cause (parole) and final violation hearings for alleged parole, conditional release, conditional medical release, and addiction recovery violators within the jail or prison setting. Provides violators with initial interviews to advise them of the charges, due process rights, and assess the need for appointed legal counsel. If a hearing is requested, schedules the hearing, obtains witness information, issues subpoenas, etc. After the hearing is conducted, types the violation hearing summary, makes a finding, and a recommendation to FCOR Commissioners. Also conducts courtesy interviews and probable cause hearings for other states pursuant to the Interstate Compact Agreement.
Conducts comprehensive confidential clemency investigations for the Board of Executive Clemency for applicants seeking various types of clemency. These investigations provide a broad picture of the applicant's history and activities.
Performs interviews and investigations with prison inmates who are eligible for parole consideration. This includes, but is not limited to, analyzing inmate prison files, interviewing inmates in the Florida prison system, conducting pre-parole investigations and making a recommendation regarding suitability of proposed release plans.
Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in work experience
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
Ability to work independently
Ability to interact with victims/inmates/applicants
Ability to initiate and conduct interviews and investigations
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to multitask
Ability to write detailed comprehensive reports
Ability to conduct research, interpret, and analyze official documents
Computer skills
Preference Preference may be given to applicants that possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Additional Information As a part of the interview process, a written work sample may be given at the start/conclusion of the verbal interview.
Special Notes BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Commission on Offender Review that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Commission. Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Also, employees are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.
NOTE: It is unacceptable to use the statement "See resume" in place of work history. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application. Please use complete sentences, correct grammar, and punctuation.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Veterans’ Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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Benefits
State Group Health Insurance Coverage through CHP and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Various plans for dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options are available.
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays each year.
One Personal Holiday each year.
$25,000 Life Insurance Policy (paid 100% by employer).
Retirement plans that include employer contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida colleges and universities for up to six credit hours per semester.
Seven paid weeks of Maternity Leave, plus two paid weeks of Care and Bonding Leave.
Duties And Responsibilities
Conducts probable cause (parole) and final violation hearings for alleged parole, conditional release, conditional medical release, and addiction recovery violators within the jail or prison setting. Provides violators with initial interviews to advise them of the charges, due process rights, and assess the need for appointed legal counsel. If a hearing is requested, schedules the hearing, obtains witness information, issues subpoenas, etc. After the hearing is conducted, types the violation hearing summary, makes a finding, and a recommendation to FCOR Commissioners. Also conducts courtesy interviews and probable cause hearings for other states pursuant to the Interstate Compact Agreement.
Conducts comprehensive confidential clemency investigations for the Board of Executive Clemency for applicants seeking various types of clemency. These investigations provide a broad picture of the applicant's history and activities.
Performs interviews and investigations with prison inmates who are eligible for parole consideration. This includes, but is not limited to, analyzing inmate prison files, interviewing inmates in the Florida prison system, conducting pre-parole investigations and making a recommendation regarding suitability of proposed release plans.
Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in work experience
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
Ability to work independently
Ability to interact with victims/inmates/applicants
Ability to initiate and conduct interviews and investigations
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to multitask
Ability to write detailed comprehensive reports
Ability to conduct research, interpret, and analyze official documents
Computer skills
Preference Preference may be given to applicants that possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Additional Information As a part of the interview process, a written work sample may be given at the start/conclusion of the verbal interview.
Special Notes BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Commission on Offender Review that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Commission. Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Also, employees are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.
NOTE: It is unacceptable to use the statement "See resume" in place of work history. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application. Please use complete sentences, correct grammar, and punctuation.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Veterans’ Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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