Law Enforcement Agent

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Draper, UT

4h • $36 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

Adult Probation and Parole law enforcement agents work directly with individuals who are on probation or parole in the community. They monitor compliance with conditions set by the courts and the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole and work with them to become law-abiding members of the community. Agents engage directly with individuals to address criminal risk factors through application of evidence-based correctional practices to provide the right services, in the right amount, at the right time. Agents assist individuals in developing target focused, offender-driven Case Action Plans with ambitious timeframes developed from accurate and thorough risk/needs assessments. Agents also perform a vital law enforcement function. Agents are tasked with serving search warrants, arrest warrants, tracking fugitives, making arrests, and filing criminal charges.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a high school diploma
• Meet SFO Standards
• Meet POST Standards
• New hire employees in certified positions, shall not have any tattoos above the shirt collar line, which includes anywhere on the neck, head and face.
• Applicants who are not currently LEO certified or whose LEO certification is inactive must re-activate their certification prior to obtaining employment.
• All applicants will be required to perform the PT test, regardless of LEO status.
• Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
• Speak clearly, concisely, and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
• Evaluate information against a set of standards.
• Find, gather, and collect information or data.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Provide individual, group and/or family mentoring.
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Interviewing techniques.
• The probation and parole rehabilitation process.
• Court/hearing, rules, records, procedures, and protocol.
• Arrest and detention procedures.
• Operate and maintain weaponry.
• Job requires LEO certification; Peace Officer Standards Training in Utah.
• Must possess a valid Utah driver's license.
• Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. working at great heights, working in extreme outdoor weather conditions, being subject to possible physical attack, etc.
• The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, defending oneself and/or others against physical attack.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to those with prior law enforcement and or correctional officer experience.

Responsibilities

• Gathers background information, interviews offenders and collateral contacts, visits residences, places of business, jails, etc.; evaluates credibility of sources, circumstances, and other related factors.
• Applies evidence-based practices through risk/needs assessment, offender interactions, case action plan development, target focused interventions, and other effective supervision strategies.
• Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.
• Assists offenders during personal rehabilitation and social adjustments through case action planning.
• Conducts interviews to gather or clarify information, compiles reports and makes sentencing recommendations based on the information gathered.
• Adapts supervision program(s) to meet specific needs or concerns an individual has.
• Conducts special investigations for the courts and/or Board of Pardons/Parole and processes paperwork involved.
• Interacts with and collaborates with other law enforcement agencies.
• Completes and reviews interstate compact requests.
• Collects/tests urine samples and/or administers breathalyzer tests.
• Make arrests, utilize law enforcement equipment and training.
• Agents are required to work one night per week and one weekend per month.
• Depending on work location, some on-call duties may be required.

Benefits

• 1 for 1 years of service credit on our certified pay plan. The starting pay rate will increase one step for each prior year of Law Enforcement experience.
• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED