DISTRICT OPERATIONS MANAGER

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Violations Process

• Review delinquent reports and determine the severity of violations.

• Handle routine and emergency phone calls to include but not limited to warrant requests, recommendations/guidance on case procedures and on policy.

• Recommend appropriate disciplinary actions for Parole violations to include sanctions ranging from verbal reprimands to the request that a Board Warrant be issued.

• Utilize discretionary authority to request issuance of a Board Warrant and then to determine if that warrant should be filed as a fugitive in Georgia only or nation-wide.

Hearing Process

• Determine if a parole violator should be continued under parole supervision or if it is in the best interest of public safety to proceed with the revocation process.

• Schedule and conduct Preliminary Parole Hearings statewide to determine if probable cause exists to proceed to a Revocation Hearing.

• Prepare the Preliminary Parole Hearing Findings based on supporting testimony and evidence and recommendation for further action. If indicated, authorize immediate release from custody prior to Board review.

• Schedule and serve as Hearing Officer and assistant to Board Member when conducting all Final Revocation Hearings statewide.

• Complete all pre and post hearing documentation including but not limited to subpoenas, revocation orders and coordination memorandums for Department of Corrections.

Programs

• Upon thorough review of cases, either at pre-revocation or post revocation status, make referrals to Parole Board programs to include but not limited to: Valdosta Parole Center, Washington Detention Center, Electronic Monitoring, and local counseling program.

Commutations

• Review, recommend, and investigate cases eligible for commutation.

• Prepare a thorough report to the Board.
  

Law Enforcement Function

• Performs law enforcement function as authorized in O.C.G.A. section 42-9-48 and 42-9-9.1. Carries out all duties and responsibilities of a Criminal Investigator.

• Receives 20 hours of POST certified training annually.

• Re-qualifies with firearm bi-annually with a score of at least 240.

• Provides security for Board Members when engaged in public events or in public places including, but not limited to the State of Georgia.

• Participates in special operations or law enforcement details across the state

• Transport parole violators back to the State of Georgia that have been cleared for extradition.

• Attends Regional Task Force meetings.

Training

• Serves as an adjunct POST Instructor during Basic Community Supervision Officer Training and/or In-service Training.

• Provides extensive ongoing field training to officers assigned to the Department of Community Supervision regarding delinquent reports, warrant request, Revocation process across the state.

Other duties as assigned

• Rotate the assignment of Parole Duty Officer for 7 day/24 hour day period making discretionary decisions regarding placing/lifting Parole Board holds as well as emergency reprieve requests.

• Review cases that are ready to extradite and make the appropriate recommendation for extradition back to the State of Georgia.