ATTORNEY III

Position Number:  22095179
County:  Pulaski
Posting End Date: July 24, 2026 
Anticipated Starting Salary:  $114,390.00
 Location: Post Prison Transfer Board (PPTB) - DOC Headquarters - North Little Rock

Working Title: REVOCATION HEARING JUDGE(RHJ)

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This job posting is for the position that functions as a Revocation Hearing Judge (RHJ) for the state’s paroling authority. In addition to other functions listed in the Attorney III job description, the RHJ position serves as a specialized Administrative Law Judge for the Post-Prison Transfer Board (PPTB) with jurisdictional focus on revocation of parole and post-release supervision and presides over probable cause hearings, revocation hearings, rules on evidentiary matters, evaluates testimony and documentary evidence, and makes findings of fact. Acting independently and impartially, the RHJ issues binding decisions by applying the appropriate burden of proof—subject only to appellate review.  This role safeguards individual liberty and due-process interests while promoting public safety through fair and timely adjudication of parole revocation matters statewide. The RHJ role also serves as the legal staff for the Post-Prison Transfer Board; drafts, interprets, implements, and revises administrative rules, legislative proposals, directives, and operational guidance; and conducts training with other state agencies and outside stakeholders.

 
The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.

All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage, as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution, prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.