HEARING OFFICER 3 STATE PAROLE BOARD

Code: 61748 State Competitive Range: R32 (FY 2027) Work week NL: FLSA exemptOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $110,276.47 - $162,870.37/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

Official job specification

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 supervision of a Hearing Officer 4 State Parole Board or other higher level supervisory official in the State Parole Board, supervises the work of Hearing Officer 1's and 2's conducting initial parole release and rescission, probable cause, or parole release and revocation hearings, reviews Division and prosecutor applications for accelerated revocation, county panel, victim input, informational, adjustment and restitution hearings and conducts such hearings; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

Supervises an assigned section within the State Parole Board. Organizes, plans and schedules the work of one of the assigned parole panels. Assists with supervising hearing officers, scheduling and assigning caseloads, and reviewing assigned work. Reviews and/or supervises the review of reports and determine whether there is a basis for the denial of parole in the pre-parole reports. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Reviews Division and prosecutor applications for accelerated revocation, county panel hearings and restitution hearings, victim input, informational and restitution hearings and conducts such hearings. Recommends whether parole should be granted or denied. Investigates commutation of death penalty and recommends whether clemency should be granted, or sentence commutated for life. Conducts accelerated revocation hearings to determine unadjudicated criminal charges are in violation of parole. Conducts county panel hearings for offenders serving county sentences under 365 days. Conducts victim input hearings to obtain statements or testimony by the crime victim or relative of the crime victim. Conducts informational hearings of interested parties who apply to the Parole Chairperson to present information, submit evidence, and provide testimony relevant to the parole of an inmate. Conducts restitution hearings to determine the tangible losses suffered by a victim as a result of the crime, determine the offender's assets and ability to pay restitution. Conducts adjustment hearings to evaluate whether evidence submitted by a parole officer to determine whether parole has been violated; may modify conditions of parole. Supervises and/or develops the restrictions and conditions required for the release of a parolee into society, which include obeying the law, living in an approved residence, reporting to a parole officer as directed, and other appropriate restrictions depending on the circumstances of a given case. Contacts family or community members for relevant case information, when required. Supervises the maintenance and/or maintains essential records, reports, and files. Recommends sanctions based on the severity and/or number of parole violations. Advises and cooperates with the Office of the Attorney General on all appeals on parole rescission and parole revocation actions. Acts as liaison with external agencies to facilitate the timely submission of parole plans and scheduling of release hearings. Supervises the preparation of weekly and monthly statistical reports. As assigned, shall, not less than quarterly, review the case of each juvenile inmate committed to determine whether release should be granted and recommends in writing any appropriate action to the assigned member of the panel on juvenile commitments. Conducts rescission hearings to determine whether parole release, on the original parole release date, should be denied or delayed. Conducts revocation hearings on parolees to determine if his/her conditions of parole have been violated; may conduct specialized revocation hearings that are unusually difficult or complex. Will be required to learn how 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 the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the due process provisions of appropriate cases. Knowledge of the operations of the Parole Revocation parole panels. Knowledge of the techniques used to conduct hearings and take testimony. Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze information. Ability to advise the State Parole Board on decisions concerning revocation, rescission and probable cause policy, rules, and regulations. Ability to interpret and apply relevant New Jersey statutes, Superior Court Appellate Division decisions, opinions/rulings of the Attorney General, and rules/regulations of the State Parole Board as applied to parole policies and procedures. Ability to supervise, organize, arrange, and/or conduct hearings within the requirements established by the decision and subsequent administrative/judicial decisions. Ability to understand and evaluate information on parole revocation/rescission and probable cause actions and make appropriate determinations in the course of action. Ability to review informational, Division and prosecutor applications for accelerated revocation, county panel hearings and restitution hearings. Ability to preside at hearings and provide rulings. Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to prepare extensive, technical correspondence and Notices of Decision in the course of official duties. Ability to prepare and/or supervise the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports of hearings and other related matters containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to maintain and/or supervise the maintenance of essential records, reports, and files. Ability to advise the Office of the Attorney General on parole probable cause, recession and revocation appeals and issues. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and 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 if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 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 experience in a professional position directly related to parole. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a JD or LLB from an accredited college or university; and three (3) 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.