About the role
Requisition No: 885944
Agency: Commission on Offender Review
Working Title: COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR - 78003016
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 78003016
Salary: 44,154.72
Posting Closing Date: 11/02/2026
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COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR - CS
FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW
***OPEN COMPETITIVE***
The Florida Commission on Offender Review is looking to fill the Commission Investigator– CS position. The Commission on Offender Review performs a vital role in Florida’s criminal justice system by preserving the autonomy needed in post-release decisions affecting inmates and ex-offenders. The commission functions as a quasi-judicial, decision-making body. Commissioners preside over weekly meetings at the central office in Tallahassee and various other state locations as required by statute. During these public proceedings, the commissioners make a variety of determinations regarding parole and other releases.
This position entails traveling to jails and prisons and conducting violation of post-prison supervision hearings, inmate interviews, and clemency investigations within the region. The investigative reports are then provided to the Commissioners of the Florida Commission on Offender Review (FCOR), and in the case of clemency investigations, the Board of Executive Clemency. Please note this is not a telecommuting position.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
- Conducts probable cause (parole) and final violation hearings for alleged parole, conditional release, conditional medical release, and addiction recovery violators within the jail or prison setting. Provides violators with initial interviews to advise them of the charges, due process rights, and assess the need for appointed legal counsel. If a hearing is requested, schedules the hearing, obtains witness information, issues subpoenas, etc. After the hearing is conducted, types the violation hearing summary, makes a finding, and a recommendation to FCOR Commissioners. Also conducts courtesy interviews and probable cause hearings for other states pursuant to the Interstate Compact Agreement.
- Conducts comprehensive confidential clemency investigations for the Board of Executive Clemency for applicants seeking various types of clemency. These investigations provide a broad picture of the applicant's history and activities. This position also conducts Restoration of Civil Rights Investigations without a hearing, which includes verifying the status of pecuniary penalties and restitution and determining whether the individual is eligible for clemency consideration under the Rules of Executive Clemency.
- Performs interviews and investigations with prison inmates who are eligible for parole consideration. This includes, but is not limited to, analyzing inmate prison files, interviewing inmates in the Florida prison system, conducting pre-parole investigations and making a recommendation regarding suitability of proposed release plans.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of one year investgative experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Criminal Justice experience may substitute for Bachelor's Degree.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of criminal justice principles and practices, legal terminology, and methods and techniques of reviewing, researching, and summarizing criminal and social data.
- Knowledge of fact-finding and problem-solving techniques.
- Skilled in using computers including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to conduct interviews and investigations; to communicate concise and accurate information.
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to handle matters of highly confidential nature.
- Ability to work independently.
Preference may be given to applicants that possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university. As part of the interview process, a work sample may be required.
Special Notes:
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Commission on Offender Review that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Commission. Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Also, employees are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.”
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.