Description:

Agency Overview

Who We Are…
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embraces these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Description:
Guided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and the Division of Parole and Community Services are looking for a dedicated security-minded criminal justice professional to assume the duties and responsibilities of an Attorney 3 located in Franklin County.

All external candidates must start at Step 1. At six months of employment, you will proceed to Step 2. At each subsequent year, you will move to the next pay step as indicated below.

Step 1: $34.53 Step 2: $36.20 Step 3: $38.01 Step 4: $39.86

Step 5: $41.81 Step 6: $43.90 Step 7: $46.00 Step 8: $48.28
Step 9: $50.66

All new hires must complete a 365-day probationary period.

What You'll Do:
As a Violation Hearing Attorney, you will perform such duties as:

Work under direction and present and advise on administrative hearings as violation hearing attorney for Adult Parole Authority, require considerable knowledge of substantive and procedural law to provide legal advice and consultation.
Develop and present cases and testimony at revocation and violation hearings on behalf of the Adult Parole Authority (APA) for parolees or other releasees who have been charged with violating conditions of their community supervision.
Interpret legal issues regarding the violation process.
Review evidence, documents, records, and reports to be presented at hearings and makes determination regarding subpoenas to be issued.
Interact and correspond with witnesses, defense attorneys, law enforcement officials, prosecutors and other criminal justice officials in preparation for violation hearings.
Interview inmates, releasees and witnesses.
Examine and cross examine witnesses.
Prepare and submit legal pleadings and memoranda.
Review and evaluate reports to make recommendations regarding community sanctions or confinement.
Conduct legal research.
Review agency programs and policies for legal implication and drafts new policies.
Prepare reports and maintain records and metrics.
Maintain security of confidential records
Provide legal advice to Adult Parole Authority staff and respond to inquiries and correspondence to include public record requests from members of community and various other criminal justice systems.
Require extensive travel and may require overnight stays.
Attend meetings with attorneys and/or in-house counsel, training, and conferences.
May give presentations and conduct training.
Work on special projects and/or committees as assigned.
Must conduct themselves professionally and in a law-abiding manner at all times in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! (2600062T) Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) (https://das.ohio.gov/employee-relations/benefits-administration/about-my-benefits/retirement-systems)& Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) (https://www.ohio457.org/aboutus)

Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications:

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 6 mos. exp. as licensed attorney.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Supplemental Information:
Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. "Not applicable to current state employees".

This position is also subject to Federal Alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibit someone to carry, transport, or otherwise possess firearm(s) and/or ammunition from consuming marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability. This position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.