Parole Agent

the South Dakota State Government•Rapid City, SD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department is adding two (2) additional Parole Agents to the Rapid City region, one will be in either Spearfish or Rapid City and the other will be in Rapid City. The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring Parole Agents! This position manages a caseload of convicted felons on community supervision, develops working relationships with community placements and resources, and conducts special investigations to promote the reform and redirection of persons under community supervision while ensuring the safety of society.

Requirements

Successful applicant will be required to pass a polygraph examination, background investigation, and UA before final appointment.
With or without reasonable accommodation, the selected applicant must successfully complete the six-month training period and show proficiency in the following areas: Safety Training (firearms, OC exposure, Defensive Tactics, Taser exposure (optional)); Case Management; Evidence base practices.
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures to facilitate an acceptable reintegration and/or continued adjustment of persons under community supervision.
Knowledge of the attitude, problems, and behavior of offenders under community supervision.
Knowledge of human behavior and interpersonal relationships.
Knowledge of basic terminology and concepts of corrections and community supervision.
Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
Knowledge of chemical agents, restraints, and basic firearm safety and firearm techniques.
Knowledge of individual counseling techniques.
Ability to be responsive to calls after normal work hours.
Ability to communicate information clearly and accurately.
Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
Must apply online.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation.
Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or four years of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages a caseload of convicted felons on community supervision.
Develops working relationships with community placements and resources.
Conducts special investigations to promote the reform and redirection of persons under community supervision while ensuring the safety of society.
Train and mentor other staff.
Complete residential checks after normal work hours.
Complete transports, to include out-of-state transports that may require an overnight stay.
Represent DOC and the Parole Division when collaborating with community partners and law enforcement entities.
Document logically, accurately, and concisely pertinent information and decisions.
Plan, organize, schedule, direct, and evaluate the work of others.
Interact with persons under community supervision and others to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with them.
Exercise the physical and mental capability to protect oneself and assigned firearm.
Assist with development, planning, and implementation of training programs.
Develop training curriculum, train other parole staff, and make assessments/recommendations of any noted deficiencies.
Maintain impartiality in dealing with persons under community supervision.