District Field Training Officer - Judicial District 20

State of North Carolina•Anson County, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position functions as a lead Probation and Parole Officer responsible for training and supervising new Probation and Parole Officers (PPOs) within Judicial District 20. The role ensures consistency among new officers and upholds the high standards of the Department of Adult Correction and Community Supervision. The Field Training Officer provides training in case management techniques, offender counseling using various sanctions (e.g., split-sentence, electronic house arrest, drug treatment), and familiarizes new officers with software platforms and other supervision tools. The position also serves as a local training resource for new technology and training components. New PPOs will be trained to conduct in-depth risk and needs assessments to provide recommendations to the court regarding offender supervision, treatment, and sanctions. The role ensures new PPOs are equipped with and know how to use assigned equipment, including communication devices and safety packages. Work assignments involve educating new PPOs on offender counseling and supervision, effective case management, and judiciary practices and procedures, requiring significant judgment and independence. Employees work primarily with new hires in the field, but also in office, court, and institutional settings. The position involves demonstrating and training safe and effective offender contacts at residences and/or workplaces, including warrantless searches in potentially hostile or unsanitary environments. Objective observational reports are provided to the PPO's work unit supervisor and district management. The role frequently involves exposure to high crime, violence-prone areas with potential threats from offenders, their family members, and associates. The position models safe and effective behavior, emphasizing adherence to standards and policy in potentially hostile situations. Violent interactions may result in bodily injury, and under certain circumstances, employees may be required to restrain or use deadly force. Work requires flexible hours, including day, night, weekend emergency response, and on-call availability. The position will serve on the Electronic House Arrest Response Team (EHART) and the Emergency Response Team, and may be required to carry a caseload due to operational needs. The District Field Training Officer reports to the Judicial District Manager.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of experience as a Probation/Parole Officer; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and training Standards Commission.
Extensive knowledge of Structured Sentencing and how it applies to the Division of Community Supervision.
Working knowledge of local and regional community resources to address the placement of monitored offenders.
Knowledgeable of the available Division sanctions that will target offender needs.
Proficient with a variety of software applications to include OPUS, CSAS, ICOTS, FMS, and AOC in addition to MS Office applications.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the trainee, Judiciary, offenders, and the general public.
Ability to ensure thorough and appropriate collection, analysis, and utilization of data to interpret DAC/DCS guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Ability to behave professionally at all times.
Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work under stressful situations.
Ability to plan trainees’ as well as their own daily work operations, setting priorities, scheduling, and establishing deadlines for the caseload.
Ability to work as a member of a team in a variety of activities, to include court intake.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of court procedures, Structured Sentencing and how it applies to DAC, and available DAC/DCS sanctions that target offender needs.
Demonstrated experience with clear and effective communication, both orally and in writing, with use of correct and appropriate tone, grammar, punctuation, and format or delivery method.
Experience planning or evaluating the work of others, including establishing deadlines and follow-through.
Documented experience training, advising, or mentoring others, especially in the areas of available treatment options, identifying individual offender needs, statutory interpretation, policies, and procedures.
Experience in at least one specialized area such as: identification and supervision of sex offenders, offenders convicted for domestic violence, individuals with substance use disorder(s), developmentally disabled offenders, offenders with severe and persistent mental illness, and other categories of offenders with high-risk or recidivist tendencies.

Responsibilities

Train and supervise new Probation and Parole Officers (PPOs).
Provide training in case management techniques and offender counseling.
Train new officers on software platforms and supervision tools.
Serve as a local training resource for new technology and training components.
Train new PPOs to conduct in-depth risk and needs assessments.
Ensure new PPOs have received and know how to utilize all assigned equipment.
Educate new PPOs on counseling and supervision of offenders, effective case management, and judiciary practices and procedures.
Demonstrate and train new hires on safe and effective offender contacts at offender residences and/or workplaces, including warrantless searches.
Provide objective observational reports to the PPO's work unit supervisor and other management.
Model safe and effective behavior and emphasize adherence to standards and policy.
Serve on the Electronic House Arrest Response Team (EHART).
Serve on call when situations warrant.
Serve on the Emergency Response Team.
Carry a caseload if operation needs require.