Parole Probation Officer-E (9-P11)

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for the Ingham Probation Office within the Michigan Department of Corrections. The role involves coaching offenders under supervision to address their needs, learn new skills, and adopt a more prosocial lifestyle, ultimately protecting the public. Responsibilities include preparing background reports for sentencing in Circuit Court and supervising offenders on community supervision through court-ordered probation or parole. The caseload may include specialized populations such as sex offenders, those on electronic monitoring (including GPS), gender-specific offenders, mentally ill offenders, and Interstate Compact cases. The employee may also be assigned as an embedded agent with local law enforcement, an Institutional Parole Agent, or an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Agent. The position requires adherence to department policies, procedures, Director Office Memorandums (DOM), and Guiding Principles. This is a DART (Drug/Alcohol Test Designated) position, requiring regular unsupervised access to and direct contact with probationers or parolees. Some Institutional Parole Agent roles may involve more than 50% direct contact with prisoners. Considerable independent judgment is necessary for assignments impacting services or programs.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, sociology, school social work, social work administration, education psychology, family relations, human services, or theology.
• Two years of professional experience working with adult offenders equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer, including one year equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer 10.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and one year of Department of Corrections' experience.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license and the availability of an automobile for business.
• Must complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) (40 or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on offender contact and job classification) and additional online training.
• Must report any possible conflict of interest.

Nice To Haves

• Computer skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of background reports on offenders convicted in Circuit Court to determine sentences.
• Supervision of offenders placed on community supervision through Court ordered probation or parole from a state correctional facility.
• Supervise a caseload of offenders, which may include sex offenders, offenders on electronic monitoring (GPS), gender specific, mentally ill, Interstate Compact, or other specialized caseloads.
• May be assigned to act as an embedded agent assigned to a local law enforcement agency, an Institutional Parole Agent, or an Internet Crimes Against Children Agent (ICAC).
• Follow policy, procedures, Director Office Memorandums (DOM) and Guiding Principles of the Department of Corrections.
• Provide coaching to help offenders under supervision address their needs and learn new skills that lead to a more prosocial lifestyle and protection of the public.

Benefits

• Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer status
• Benefits and services available to support military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level