CHIEF HEARING OFFICER INMATE DISCIPLINARY PROGRAM
Career Family: CHIEF
New Jersey treats Chief Hearing Officer Inmate Disciplinary Program as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The spec names a doctoral degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree. The FY 2027 range lands between $110,276 and $162,870.
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The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections, is responsible for directing the planning and organizing the Inmate Disciplinary Program/Protective Custody Program for the Department of Corrections, does related work as required.
Examples of work
Plans, trains, organizes and directs the work program for the Inmate Disciplinary Hearing/Protective Custody Program. Monitors the hearing process for adherence to Department standards and applicable law; Acts as liaison between hearing officers and administrative staff for problem solving. Reviews hearing officer adjudications in disciplinary and protective custody cases for appropriateness of decision, application of Department standards and applicable law. Provides Training Programs at the Correction Officers Training Academy and the institutions for custodial and administrative staff concerning disciplinary and protective custody hearing procedures, court decisions and Attorney General Opinions. Writes, reviews and interprets for the Department and Institutional staff laws, rules and regulations and standards governing disciplinary/protective custody hearing procedures. Directs preparation of monthly reports by Hearing Officers regarding all disciplinary/protective custody hearings held in the Department. Prepares summary monthly report on the disciplinary/protective custody hearing program for the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. Conducts special hearings at the request of the Commissioner. Manages the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Directs the maintenance of all files and records pertaining to the disciplinary hearing/protective custody program. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the Department of Corrections' rules and regulations. Knowledge of the procedures involved in conducting disciplinary/administrative hearings. Knowledge of correction's law as applied to due process according to the provisions of due process according to the provisions of Wolf vs McDonnell, United States Supreme Court decision, and Avant vs Clifford. NJ Supreme Court decision. Knowledge of hearing techniques law governing the hearing process and the taking of testimony under oath. Knowledge of administrative and supervisory technique used in a correctional setting to evaluate personnel and control inmate population. Ability to write, plan, conduct and supervise training programs. Ability to comprehend and interpret extensive rules, regulations and laws. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of clear, sound, correspondence and reports, both of a factual and advisory nature. Ability to apply State and federal Court decisions to implement orders, or to adjust or amend Departmental rules, regulations and standards. Ability to review and write appropriate departmental standards. Ability to direct the maintenance of essential hearings, reports, records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Ten (10) years of professional experience in supervision, administration or custody, at the level of Lieutenant or above, in correctional administration or in a social counseling, parole, legal, educational, treatment or penal setting. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possesson of a Juris Doctor degree or a LLB; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree in criminal justice, social work, counseling, education, administration or other relevant area; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.