Assistant Director: Criminologist

What you will need

• Background in working on behavioural assessment/profiling in the corrections/justice cluster will be an added advantage.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes: In depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment.
• Communication, negotiation, analytical and report writing skills.
• Project and programme management.
• Problem solving, decision making and analysis.
• Change, stakeholder and people management.
• Confidentiality, integrity and honesty.
• Diplomacy, tactful and assertiveness.
• Ability to network.
• Resilient, influence and impact.
• Good communication, report writing, research and development skills.

Experience

Recognised Master’s Degree (NQF level 9) in Criminology. 6-10 years relevant or related experience.

Driver's licence

Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

• Competencies And Attributes: In depth understanding of safety and security in a correctional environment.
• Communication, negotiation, analytical and report writing skills.
• Good communication, report writing, research and development skills.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessment.
• Render induction assessment of high risk/high profile individuals to assess pattern of actions, demographics and motivation as well as other crime characteristics.
• Render risk management assessment to assess problematic and deficit areas and refer for professional intervention.
• Pre-parole assessment to assess progress of rehabilitation and risks and predictors for reoffending.
• Conduct behavioural assessment research.
• Interact with offenders to understand their criminal behaviour and determine their offending history and future risk of offending.
• Analyse and advise on criminality/risk behaviour occurring inside the management area.
• Compile data and form intact reports on crime/criminal related behaviours.
• Interview offenders to determine the effects of rehabilitation programmes and readiness for parole in terms of their risk for reoffending.
• Compilation and provision of pro file/criminologist report to Case Management Committees (CMC)/Correctional Supervision and Parole Boards (CSPB) to enhance decision making process.
• Identify problematic criminal behaviour and recommend referral to professionals.
• Apply wide range of theories and scientific academic literature to explain criminal behaviour.
• Assist in compilation and quality checking of profiles (G326) prior to submission to the CSPB.
• Contribute in the development, compilation and implementation of the criminogenic risk assessment/profiling tools for offenders.
• Identify shortfalls in the assessment, classification and profiling of offenders.
• Conduct research and assist criminologist sub directorate to improve offender risk profiling tools.
• Develop remedial action in addressing shortfalls identified.
• Provide orientation and capacity building of correctional assessment officials and other officials in the area of work to improve offender risk assessment and profiling practice.
• Conduct research in respect of all assessment tools.
• Promote criminological activities and awareness.
• Plan and organise awareness campaigns.
• Create and develop information leaflets.
• Research the effects of gangsterism within correctional facilities.
• Liaise with relevant DCS officials, professional officials and external stakeholders with regard to criminological theories, recidivism risks and patterns.
• Promote partnerships with communities and NGO’s to 27 promote successful integration.
• Management of performance information, finances, human resources and assets.

Additional details

• Grade: National

How to apply

• Enquiries: Eastern Cape

Please note

• Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply.
• Appointment under the Public Service Act.