Deputy Director of Pardons and Parole

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. 

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

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In the Department of Correction, Parole and Community Services Division or Board of Pardons and Paroles this class is accountable for assisting in the direction of staff and operations.

• 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. 

PAROLE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

• 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.   

PARDONS AND PAROLES

• Direct 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.

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) yeas 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.

• 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.

AN 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.

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.