CLASS CODE: 8124
PAY GRADE: 020

CLASS TITLE:REVOCATION SPECIALIST

ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)

This is professional work analyzing violation reports; processing warrant documents; coordinating apprehension procedures; preparing extradition documents; and processing other parole revocation documents for the Florida Parole Commission.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)

  • Analyzes reports of parole and mandatory conditional release, and control release violations and determines what action the Commission should take regarding those reports.
  • Supervises the preparation of appropriate warrant documents.
  • Assists in the coordination of hearing procedures, including consultation with staff members of other agencies.
  • Reviews follow-up reports regarding alleged violations and provides further analysis of case developments.
  • Coordinates apprehension extradition activities for the return of alleged violators.
  • Maintains working knowledge of the Florida Crime Information System and National Crime Information System.
  • Provides careful analysis of individual cases returned for final revocation hearings.
  • Responds to written and verbal inquiries for members of the public concerning individual cases.
  • Assists in liaison activities with the Department Of Corrections and the Department Of Legal Affairs.
  • Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

  • Knowledge of the principles criminology.
  • Knowledge of legal terminology.
  • Knowledge of the methods and techniques of reviewing and analyzing data.
  • Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
  • Ability to review, update and analyze data.
  • Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain accurate information.
  • Ability to conduct research.
  • Ability to coordinate a variety of program activities.
  • Ability to probe and obtain critical information.
  • Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional or technical experience in parole, probation, corrections, sworn law enforcement, public investigations or legal work; or
  • A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the social or behavioral sciences and two years of experience as described above; or
  • A juries doctorate from an accredited college or university and one year of experience as described above.
  • Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

EFFECTIVE:

2/23/1996

HISTORY:

11/28/1990