Salary : $96,726.00 - $109,617.00 Annually
Location : Cranston, RI
Job Type: RI Probation & Parole (Supv. & Counselors) (89)
Job Number: Department: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division: Parole Board
Opening Date: 07/30/2025
Closing Date: 8/8/ :59 PM Eastern
Restrictions/Limitations: Limited/Restricted to the leave of the prior incumbent.
Pay Grade: C34A
Classification: Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work: Monday thru Friday; 8:30am-4:00pm
Work Week: Non-Standard
Bargaining Union: RI Probation & Parole Association (Supervisors & Counselors) (89)
Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : To be responsible for administering and managing the office of the Parole Board in accordance with the General Laws of Rhode Island; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Works under the direction of the chairperson of the Parole Board with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; assignments are made in broad outline form; work is reviewed upon completion for conformance to the provisions of laws, rules, policies and regulations.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED : Assigns work to and reviews work of professional, technical and clerical assistants.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed - To be responsible for administering and managing the office of the Parole Board in accordance with the General Laws of Rhode Island.
- To collect data of each applicant for parole and summarize the collected data and prepare a folder on each applicant for parole (the folders include a pre-parole investigation, social history, police reports, prior criminal record, psychological evaluation, and any communications from various agencies, interested parties and a recommendation of the Attorney General).
- To arrange meetings of the board, notify members of the board, and the Adult Correctional Institution personnel of the time and place of each meeting.
- To oversee the compilation of all data and the proper dissemination of information to the members of the board.
- To be responsible for the accurate recording of the minutes of meetings and decisions of the board.
- To be responsible for the notification of city or town police departments where a parolee is to reside upon release.
- To confer with the Director of Corrections on all matters relating to the activities of the Parole Board.
- To be responsible for the issuance of all parole permits, detention and revocation warrants for violation of parole; to notify the victims in each case of their opportunity to speak before the board or to write to the board regarding the applicant considered for parole.
- To be responsible for submitting an annual report and annual budget to the Director of Corrections which is incorporated in the report to the Governor.
- To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES : A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and the ability to apply such knowledge in the administration of the Parole Board in connection with planning, coordinating, directing and controlling the board's functions and programs; the ability to make complex fact finding studies and prepare analyses and reports; the ability to explain such information and to present it to Parole Board members; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with a Bachelor's Degree with emphasis on Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: experience in a responsible administrative or supervisory position involving the interpretation of laws, rules and policies
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information Working under the direction of the Parole Board Chairperson, this position provides leadership and oversight for all operational, procedural, and strategic functions of the Board. The Administrator ensures timely coordination of parole hearings, supervises office staff (professional, technical and clerical), manages case-related data and reports, and acts as a critical liaison among Board members, the Department of Corrections and internal and external stakeholders, including the public and press. This role also issues board-approved warrants for alleged parole violations-including after-hours/on-call-ensuring the ability to respond swiftly to public safety concerns.
Preferred skills and experience: Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills, along with a strong understanding of public administration, legal procedures, and correctional policy. Ideal candidates will have experience leading teams in a government or legal setting, the ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure, a demonstrated commitment to ethical, efficient, and responsive public service as well as team-building and a culture of trust and accountability. A minimum of four (4) years of experience in a supervisory or management position in criminal justice, legal administration, or corrections. Experience with case-related data systems. Experience scheduling and coordinating legal or administrative hearings. Experience in the preparation, processing, or official issuance/authorization of legal enforcement documents. Experience with frequent communication between agencies or departments and stakeholders is also preferred.
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.
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