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Pre-Sentence Investigator - Twin Falls

State of Idaho
Twin Falls, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 8/31/2023 CLOSED ON 11/1/2023

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The Mission of the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) is to create a model correctional system that provides equitable access to programming and opportunities that reflect a community experience, foster connections, and restore victims of crime.  
 
Pre-Sentence Investigators work directly with felony criminal defendants, their victims, families, friends, and employers. Responsibilities involve conducting fact-finding interviews and investigations of a criminal defendant's background, recording those facts in a pre-sentence report, and submitting this report to the court for proper sentencing of the defendant. These reports must be comprehensive and accurate in every detail because of their potential bearing on a defendant's sentence. PSIs work closely with the courts and the recommendations made have a direct impact on the defendant's life and family.

This recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy at District 5 Probation & Parole in Twin Falls, Idaho, and may be used to fill full time or part time open competitive, department promotional, statewide promotional, temporary or limited services in Twin Falls or the surrounding area for the next 6 months.

If you have applied for this position on another announcement and wish to be considered for this current opening, you must apply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used to fill the current vacancy.

We offer an excellent benefit package that includes medical insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave and holidays.  On average, employer paid portions of these benefits is equivalent to 40% of an employee’s annual salary.
 
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION!
    

  We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
    
   EXCELLENT BENEFITS 

  • Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance-employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.00/month for dental 
  • Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
  • 11 paid holidays a year 
  • Paid parental leave
  • Multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
  • Basic life insurance for employee and family 
    1. Employee covered at one times their annual salary
    2. Spouse covered at $10,000
    3. Child covered at $5,000
  • Wellness programs 
  • Ongoing training opportunities 
  • An opportunity for student loan forgiveness  
  • And more!
  • Attend court proceedings to hear sentencing disposition and contact individuals who have pleaded guilty
  • Conduct interviews with criminal defendants and make collateral contacts with family members, neighbors, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, witnesses, and victims.  Interviews with defendants may be conducted in person or via telephone or video when available.
  • Gather and evaluate police, probation and parole, military, and restitution reports, prosecutor's information, subpoenas, and psychological evaluations
  • Screen information, review notes, and evaluate data for validity and to eliminate unsubstantiated, inflammatory, or prejudicial data
  • Compile information collected and write a report detailing all facets of the investigation
  • Make a recommendation concerning disposition of the case and outline plans for treatment and rehabilitation available to the court
  • Some knowledge of the criminal justice system
  • Some knowledge of in-depth interviewing to solicit facts, record information, and determine eligibility or appropriate course of action
  • Experience writing detailed reports with supporting rationale for recommendations made
  • Experience using computer applications software for creating documents, collecting and inputting data, and generating reports
  • Willingness to work with individuals with criminal backgrounds and anti-social behaviors
  • Willingness to review documents and graphic materials such as sexual and violent crimes including written and descriptive details
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Some knowledge of the fundamentals of behavioral sciences
  • Experience conducting extensive research, contacting a variety of sources to collect and verify information, and compiling information into reports
  • Experience dealing with individuals from varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in stressful situations which dealt with personal, sensitive, or confidential information such as family history, health issues, financial matters, or criminal activities or behaviors
HIRING INFORMATION: 
To be hired, a candidate will have a history and background supportive of Department mission goals and will be subject to:
  • Completing a Background Investigation Questionnaire and pre-employment drug testing
  • Have a federal and state criminal background check to include fingerprints
  • Have a history of law-abiding behavior
  • Felonies, misdemeanors, illegal drug usage, DUI's, adverse driving convictions and employment history may make you ineligible for employment
Non-hiring restrictions are in place for candidates who:
  • Have been convicted of Domestic Violence or similar types of violent behaviors
  • Have a dishonorable discharge from military service
  • Currently are using, dealing, or are associated with illegal drugs
  • Have close friends or relatives under IDOC care & custody where the vacancy exists
  • Are currently under IDOC supervision or probation (must be released from IDOC supervision or probation for at least one year)
Thank you for your interest in employment with Idaho Department of Correction!

OVERTIME NOTICE:  At the discretion of the appointing authority, compensatory time off may be provided in lieu of overtime cash compensation. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.

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