Prepares Inmate Cases For Board Consideration

Description: 

Criminal Investigators (HE) have several responsibilities. Preparing and maintaining parole files, while gathering information to summarize a direct rating report to the Parole Board members. Criminal Investigators also meet with members of the general public who come to ask questions about a person’s parole case or come to check on someone’s parole status. Survivors of crimes are permitted to speak with criminal investigators at any time. The Parole Board has guidelines to determine whether individuals can be safely released on parole. O.C.G.A section 42-9-40. The criminal investigator’s summary includes: (1) A summary of Relevant Correspondence (2) Materials from Pre-Parole Investigation (3) The Parole Review Summary from the Georgia Department of Corrections (4) Work Materials from the Grid System ie the Crime Severity Level, Grid Sheet and the Recommended Months to Serve (4) Crime Details that the Parole Board may consider Important. 

1. Completes Guidelines cases.(12-15 per day) - Determines the recommended Tentative Parole Month for an inmate by applying criteria established by the Parole Board. Thoroughly reviews the inmate file, extracts necessary information and supports recommendations on cases being considered by the Board. 
2. Completes Short Sentence cases. (15-20 per day) - Makes recommendations to the Board regarding the number of months to serve using their knowledge, skills and experience in addition to Board established criteria. 
3. Completes SIP and SIP 3to5 cases - reviews Short Sentence and Guidelines cases to see if they meet the established criteria for the program, IRP or RSAT. If criteria is met, make sure the program referral is in place and the case is sent to the Board in a timely manner. 
4. Completes Life Sentence cases. (6-8 per day) - Thoroughly reviews all aspects of the inmates file to include all investigations received, stakeholder input, interviews, Scribe information and any other information deemed important by the Board. A summary of the offense and all pertinent information is given to the Board for their consideration. 
5. Completes Final Reviews 3 months prior to TPM or PIC month.- reviews each case to ensure that it was completed correctly. Using Scribe, checks for program compliance and Delinquent Reports. Extends TPMs when appropriate, also sends cases back to the Board when necessary. 
6. Processes Medical and Compassionate Reprieves. - Evaluates and processes requests for medical reprieves and compassionate reasons
7. Reviews special project GDC facilities such as Metro Reentry State Prison, Governor’s Mansion Program, etc. - Oversees compliance with specific preconditions or programs as mandated by the Parole Board. Selects eligible inmates for participation in special GDC programs. 

Serves as Duty Officer

Description :

Serve as Duty Officer after hours and on weekends, ensuring continuous coverage for emergency situations, which includes assessing problem situations with appropriate DCS officers and determines proper action and authorizes appropriate action upon receipt of information regarding parolee arrests. 

1. Ensures availability to GDC Communications Center personnel at all times of the day or night.
2. Handles all calls appropriately and in a timely manner
3. Issues Board Warrants as appropriate
4. Notifies all involved parties of action taken as Duty officer