Recruitment Number 23-0463
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 35 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Level III: $4,690 to $5,713 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
Level IV: $5,076 to 6,177 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
The current vacancies are permanent, full-time positions with the Hawaii Paroling Authority Division, Department of Public Safety.
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant’s qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Positions in the Parole Officer series perform professional work in the rehabilitation, monitoring, and control of adult inmates who have served time in prison and are to be released as parolees, and parolees who have already been released back into the community under the continued custody of the State and under conditions that permit reincarceration in the event parole requirements are violated.
Level III positions perform moderately complex parole work as described below.
Type A positions spend the majority of their time independently diagnosing and assessing pre-parole inmates to help plan for their eventual release from prison and make recommendations to the Parole Board on the probability of successful parole. Work involves reviewing case records and talking to facility caseworkers to determine whether inmates’ parole is warranted.; establishing levels of necessary supervision; developing treatment plans for inmates by discussing services needed, such as drug counseling, anger management, etc.; conducting home visits to assess where/with whom the inmate will be staying upon prison release; talking to potential employers to help locate/determine suitability of jobs; making presentations to the Parole Board; and performing other related duties as assigned.
Type B positions perform the same type of work as Type A above and in addition, receive training in more difficult Parole Officer tasks involving working with parolees such as conducting day/night surveillance; conducting parole violation investigations and writing up appropriate reports; participating in revocation hearings; and working with more difficult types of cases such as those which involve sex offenders, offenders with mental health problems, and high recidivism-risk offenders.
Level IV positions perform work at the experienced, fully independent worker level.
Positions provide intensive casework services to bring about social, mental health and economic readjustment of parolees while simultaneously ensuring the protection of the community. Positions in this class work with caseloads which include the most complex and possibly dangerous parolees; e.g., those convicted of drug and sex crimes, those with mental health problems, and high recidivism-risk clients; participate in parole revocation and other hearings by serving as a representative of the department during proceedings to render decisions on whether or not the conditions of parole have been violated; may also help train lower level Parole Officers; serve as team leaders; monitor the quality of services provided by other agencies for compliance with contract provisions; research trends in parole work; research and prepare grant proposals, reports and other documents to fund projects; and perform other related duties as assigned.
APPLICANTS WILL BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR ALL LEVELS FOR WHICH THEY ARE QUALIFIED.
To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Basic Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university which included a minimum of twelve (12) semester credit hours in behavioral sciences such as psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, criminal justice, etc.
General Experience: One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved the performance of counseling or other similar work designed to help individuals, couples, families, and groups learn how to solve problems and make decisions about a variety of personal, social, behavioral, educational, and other concerns.
The experience MUST have demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain a client/counselor type of relationship which involved tasks such as interviewing people to obtain and analyze information; describing facts and events accurately; logically analyzing and identifying needs; helping people understand the nature of their problems, and consequences of actions; presenting and/or guiding people toward changing/retaining certain behaviors; applying laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; preparing a variety of reports; and interacting appropriately and communicating with a variety of persons.
Specialized Experience: For Level IV, one (1) additional year of progressively responsible professional work experience which demonstrated understanding and proficiency of the overall role and principles of criminal justice work involving the rehabilitation of juvenile or adult criminal offenders, and their transition back into the community. Such experience could have been gained in programs such as parole, probation, or conditional release, and MUST have demonstrated an understanding and facility in work which balances either the successful reintegration of offenders back to the community, or their quick re-incarceration when they choose to disregard conditions of parole and/or present a danger to the public.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.
Please review the Substitutions carefully.
Driver’s License: Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
Other Requirements: All applicants who are conditionally offered employment or conditionally approved for movement into this position shall be subject to drug screening, as required by Federal, State or local laws, or departmental policy; and will be subject to an intensive background check. Drug testing must be paid for by the applicant.
Other Requirements: Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement: As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that “…an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:
(1) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.
(2) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
(3) Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in #2 above.
(4) Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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The State of Hawai’i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.
CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office’s Levels of Review.
YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI’I
The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.
A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.
Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.
With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.
Paid Holidays
You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Paid Vacation
You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.
Paid Sick Leave
You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.
Other Leaves
Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.
Health Insurance
The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee’s enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.
Group Life Insurance
The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
Retirement Plan
The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
Premium Conversion Plan
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Transportation Benefits
Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
Deferred Compensation
The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.
Temporary Disability Insurance
Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security
As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee’s social security account.
Promotions & Transfers
For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.
Training & Continuing Education
The State supports developmental activities related to an employee’s work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
Travel Expenses
The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.
Incentive & Service Awards
The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.
Union & Collective Bargaining
Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee’s job is excluded from collective bargaining.
The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.
CLICK HERE for more information on the State of Hawaii’s Benefits At-A-Glance.
The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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You must submit verification of your education (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed below) in order to receive credit. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the professional duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street – 11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
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Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years.
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In accordance with Federal law, the State of Hawaii shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with inmates who:
(A) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.
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(B) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
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(C) Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in sexual activity as described in (B) above.
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(D) Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.
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In order to receive credit for your academic training, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application, if you have not recently done so.
NOTE: If you are using relevant work experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree to fulfill the Education Requirement, you must clearly describe this work experience in your application. In order to receive credit, this experience must be comparable in scope, level, and quality to knowledge and skills gained via completion of study leading to a Bachelor’s degree in the specified fields of study as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
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In order to receive credit for your academic training, you MUST SUBMIT a legible copy of your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS by attaching it to your online application, if you have not recently done so. Select one of the following choices:
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If you possess the General Experience, provide the following information to address your relevant background.
Address each change in employer or position(s) with the same employer separately.
The information for EACH employer should include:
A. Employer’s name, complete dates (Month/year to Month/year), your official job title, and average number of hours per week spent collectively on duties below;
B. Describe this employer, including the type of organization (e.g., government or private firm, self- employment, consultant, etc.), the major sections of the organization, the section you worked in, the number and types of professional staff you worked, activities or services provided, and clientele served;
C. The primary function/focus of your position and your major duties and responsibilities;
D. Describe your experience involving the performance of professional counseling or similar work which demonstrated your ability to establish and maintain a professional client/counselor type of relationship in EACH of the following areas. If no experience in an area, state No:
1) Carrying and managing a caseload. Describe your clientele and their presenting problems. What was the average number in your caseload per month?;
2) Developing treatment plans. Were you part of a treatment team? If so, provide job titles of the other treatment team members and describe your role in relation to the other team members;
3) Implementing treatment plans. Describe your role in the implementation of these plans for your clientele. Describe the kinds of revisions, if any, you made to these plans;
4) Interviewing people to obtain and analyze information. Whom did you interview? For what purpose? What kinds of information were you looking for?;
5) Describing facts and events accurately. What were these facts and events? What steps did you take in order to ensure accuracy? What factors did you evaluate?;
6) Logically analyzing and identifying needs. What kinds of assessments did you conduct in order to analyze and identify clients’ needs? Describe these needs;
7) Helping people understand the nature of their problems, and consequences of actions. What steps did you take in order to assist and/or counsel clientele to recognize and understand the underlying nature of their problems? Describe their areas of concern (e.g., personal, social, behavioral, educational, etc.). How did you help them understand the consequences of their actions?;
8) Presenting and/or guiding people toward changing/retaining certain behaviors. What was your role in guiding clients toward changing or retaining certain behaviors? Describe these behaviors;
9) Applying laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Describe the kinds of laws, rules, regulations and policies you applied in relation to your counseling work;
10) Preparing a variety of reports. Describe the types of reports you evaluated and prepared? For what purpose and for whom?; and
11) Interacting appropriately and communicating with a variety of persons. Whom did you interact, consult, and communicate with as part of the counseling process? For what reasons? How did you interact with professional staff (give job titles) and other agencies (describe) in order to further assist or refer your clients?
E. Which best describes the level of work you performed: trainee, assistant, fully independent, or supervisor?;
F. What degree of supervision did you receive in performing these duties? What kinds of decisions were you authorized and/or not authorized to make?; and
G. What was the official job title of your supervisor? How did your duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor?
Be specific and complete in your responses. To receive credit, the employer(s) and each position held must be identified in the experience section of your application.
A resume submitted in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely will not be accepted. We do not make assumptions.
If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description.
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If you selected “No experience” for Question #12 above, indicate “N/A” below.
If you possess the Specialized Experience, provide the following information to address your relevant background.
Address each change in employer or position(s) with the same employer separately.
The information for EACH employer should include:
A. Employer’s name, complete dates (Month/year to Month/year), your official job title, and average number of hours per week spent collectively on duties below;
B. Describe this employer, including the type of organization (e.g., government agency, non-profit, self- employment, consultant, etc.), the major sections of the organization, the section you worked in (e.g., parole, probation, conditional release, etc.), the number and types of professional staff you worked with, the goal or mission of the organization, and clientele served.
C. The primary function/focus of your position and your major duties and responsibilities;
D. A detailed description of your major duties and responsibilities involving the rehabilitation of juvenile or adult criminal offenders in EACH of the following areas. If no experience in an area, state No:
1) The overall role and principles of criminal justice work involving the rehabilitation of juvenile or adult criminal offenders AND their transition back into the community. Describe your involvement and specific duties within this program setting and your overall role in helping your clientele. Describe their presenting problems. What were their complex problems and symptoms? What was the average number in your caseload per month?;
2) Understanding and facility in work which balances either the successful reintegration of offenders back into the community OR their quick reincarceration when they choose to disregard conditions of parole and/or present a danger to the public. Describe your role, if any, involving the rendering of parole revocations;
3) Describe your involvement in EACH of the following areas:
a) Screening and assessment of clientele;
b) Psychosocial assessments, if any (either as an individual or member of a treatment team;
c) Counseling methods and techniques used;
d) Development/formulation of a treatment plan;
e) Implementation of a treatment plan;
f) Consultations with treatment team (describe your role in relation to team members);
g) Caseload management; and
h) Consultation with other professionals (describe) or agencies, including during the pre-parole and parole periods.
E. Which best describes the level of work you performed: trainee, assistant, fully independent, or supervisor?;
F. What degree of supervision did you receive in performing these duties? What kinds of decisions were you authorized and/or not authorized to make?; and
G. What was the official job title of your supervisor? How did your duties and level of authority differ from those of your supervisor?
Be specific and complete in your responses. To receive credit, the employer(s) and each position held must be identified in the experience section of your application.
A resume submitted in lieu of answering each supplemental question completely will not be accepted. We do not make assumptions.
If your write up is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official Job/Position Description and organizational chart.
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If No, indicate “N/A” below. if Yes, provide the following information to address your relevant background:
A. Employer’s name, complete dates, and your official job title:
B. Describe your professional duties and responsibilities demonstrating possession of supervisory experience. Include such information as: the number and titles of the positions you supervised, the training of these employees, coordinating and assigning workloads, evaluating performance, assisting in difficult and problem areas, etc.
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