DEPUTY CHIEF DIVISION OF PAROLE
New Jersey treats Deputy Chief Division of Parole as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The minimum is a bachelor's degree, 3 years of relevant experience, and a valid NJ driver's license. The FY 2027 range lands between $124,301 and $169,922, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at State Parole Board.
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Deputy Chief Division of Parole appears on the State payroll at one department, New Jersey State Parole Board.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| New Jersey State Parole Board | 1 |
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $179,206. The agencies employing the most are:
- State Parole Board (1)
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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 direction of the Chief Division of Parole, New Jersey State Parole Board, supervises the administrative, regional, field, and institutional parole operations of the division; supervises the operations associated with interstate compact matters; and oversees the development and revision of new and existing policies and procedures; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Exercises full police powers and acts as a peace officer at all times for the detection, apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders against the law. Carries a firearm and other appropriate restraint/defense equipment while performing duties; is responsible for care, use, and security of firearm and equipment. Assists in the organization and development of effective work procedures within the framework of established policies and procedures and division and department policies and regulations. Prepares budget requests and estimates. Manages operations and staff responsible for the supervision of subordinate parole officers and other investigative staff. Develops policy statements, procedures, and standards of production with emphasis on new programs mandated by the legislature. Develops all primary documentation used in accreditation efforts and provides for the disposition of this material to ensure compliance with New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police standards. Participates in division staff meetings, interdepartmental meetings, and various other meetings. Assists in the development and administration of a program of expanded services to parolees. Supervises, assesses, and evaluates office operations and functions. Responsible for functions and staff events concerned with administration of parole services in the division. Assesses and evaluates ongoing activities and programs in the operating units of the division, and reports findings to the Chief Division of Parole. Represents the division in interpreting policy and procedure to representatives of criminal justice agencies, public and private welfare agencies, and other interested groups. Provides general supervision to staff development, orientation, and in-service training programs of the division. Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates. Oversees the preparation and revision of division procedural memoranda. Prepares reports and correspondence. Directs the establishment and maintenance of case histories, records, and files. Applies New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police standards to parole activities. 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.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Experience
Three (3) years of experience in the supervision of parole work, or in the supervision of investigations involving parole or other criminal matters.
License
Appointees must possess a driver's license valid In New Jersey.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of interview and investigative techniques. Knowledge of the care, use, and security of firearms and other restraint/defense equipment. Knowledge of the principles and objectives of parole administration. Knowledge of factors involved in the care, treatment, and training of parolees. Knowledge of current problems, objectives, and methods in parole work. Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to manage parole operations and subordinate staff. Ability to be proficient in the care, use, and security of firearms and other restraint/defense equipment. Ability to exercise full police powers and act as a peace officer for the detection, apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders against the law. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those involved in the work of the program. Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve operational problems and concerns. Ability to prepare budget requests. Ability to assist in the development of division reports and correspondence. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of clear, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of case histories, records, and files. 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. A master's degree in social work, psychology, criminology, education, guidance and counseling, public administration, or criminal justice may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Additional experience may not be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Appointees to this position shall be required to qualify in the use of firearms on a semi-annual basis. Appointees must have an active Police Training Commission (PTC) license. Appointees must have satisfactorily completed a training course approved by the Police Training Commission (PTC) which shall include instruction in the proper use of firearms. The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.