Parole Officer 20025605

State of Ohio • Mansfield, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a dedicated, security-minded professional to serve as a Parole Officer in the Lima Region, Richland County. This role is guided by the agency's mission to reduce recidivism. Applicants can update their application while the posting is open, but no changes will be permitted after the closing date.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited educational institution; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution; OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment.
• 2 years of experience in criminal justice, corrections, law enforcement, social service, or a related field (if an Associate's degree is held).
• Must have no legal prohibition against carrying firearms.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must successfully pass parole officer assessment or have successfully completed the assessment within the past 12 months.
• Current employees with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified in the position of parole officer are also eligible.
• Must have no legal prohibition against carrying firearms.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Job Skills: Criminology/Criminal Justice

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision from a Supervisor, oversees offenders.
• Interviews, visits, and observes offenders at their residence, worksite, or other community locations.
• Utilizes evidence-based supervision practices to facilitate behavioral change in offenders.
• Obtains certification in the Ohio Risk Assessment System and completes offender risk assessments as directed.
• Interviews offenders and reviews documents, records, and reports to develop case plans in conjunction with offenders to address identified risk factors.
• Maintains and reviews case plans with offenders throughout the supervision period to gauge progress of established goals.
• Provides individual and group advice by listening, speaking, and providing written instructions to offenders.
• Conducts visual and auditory surveillance, including operating electronic monitor equipment as needed.
• Performs drug testing by collecting and transporting specimens or using drug kit procedures when necessary, maintaining a written chain of evidence from sample collection through testing and hearing process.
• Conducts DNA testing as prescribed by statute.
• Finds employment and vocational opportunities for offenders by making referrals to community service agencies.
• Maintains contact with offender families, friends, employers, and others by interviewing, observing behaviors, and reviewing written documents and records.
• Develops sound caseload management involving analysis of caseload and making necessary community referrals to adjust offender activity.
• Oversees caseloads that require special training to properly supervise substance abusers, drug offenders, sex offenders, special releasees, and special needs offenders as needed.
• Conducts and completes placement, arrest, and violation investigations by interviewing individuals and understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement, and legal documents.
• Completes appropriate reports of investigations using a personal computer, writing, or dictation, making correctional recommendations for judges, parole administrators, or parole board members in sentencing and revocation procedures.
• Updates and uses records through field officer tools (FOT), including recording offender case activity and officer activity.
• Travels to offender homes, places of employment, jails, and courts using a personal or state vehicle.
• Prepares information and initiates packets for Parole Board Hearings.
• Screens inmates to determine eligibility and makes recommendations for transfer into transitional control programs.
• Responds in writing to inmate inquiries (i.e., kites).
• Conducts and completes clemency and other investigations by interviewing individuals and understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement, and legal documents.
• Completes appropriate reports of investigations using a personal computer, writing, or dictation, for use in decisions and/or recommendations of parole board members.
• Facilitates special hearings (e.g., clemency, full board) when needed.
• Completes and delivers written arrest, hold, and release orders using a personal computer, writing, or dictation.
• Secures and delivers search warrants and subpoenas to jails and law enforcement, correctional, and court agencies.
• Pursues declared violators-at-large, arrests violators, and conducts search and seizure of contraband, which may involve physical exertion and the use of unarmed self-defense techniques or restraining devices.
• Develops and presents cases at revocation hearings.
• Collects evidence.
• Organizes written documents, records, and reports.
• Examines and cross-examines witnesses.
• Testifies as required.
• Operates a personal or state vehicle to transport witnesses, violators, or other releases.
• Provides work direction and trains staff as necessary through orientation, on-the-job training, and in-service training.
• Completes lesson plans and documents training activities using a personal computer, writing, or dictation.
• Oversees outpost offices consisting of two to three less experienced staff as required.
• Completes background investigations on prospective employees using a personal computer, writing, or dictation.
• Develops sound working relationships with community agencies, citizen groups, and criminal justice agencies to secure community resources for clients.
• Writes or dictates speeches and presentations for authorized speaking engagements.
• Participates on community councils and committees.
• Functions on an inter-agency level as a coordinator with halfway houses and prevention programs.
• Acts as a liaison with state hospitals to accomplish appropriate levels of services for clients.
• Presents pre-release programs at penal institutions from a written presentation guide or lesson plan.
• Travels to and participates in staff meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
• Conducts themselves professionally and in a law-abiding manner at all times, in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree