Parole Probation Officer-E (9-P11)

State of Michigan • Battle Creek, MI

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Parole Probation Officer to work in the Calhoun Probation Office. This position involves coaching offenders 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 probation or parole. The role requires managing a caseload that may include specialized populations such as sex offenders, those on electronic monitoring (GPS), gender-specific offenders, mentally ill offenders, and those under the Interstate Compact. The officer may also be assigned as an embedded agent with local law enforcement, an Institutional Parole Agent, or an Internet Crimes Against Children Agent. The position requires adherence to departmental policies, procedures, Director Office Memorandums (DOM), and Guiding Principles. This is a DART (Drug/Alcohol Test Designated) position, meaning the incumbent has 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. The role demands considerable independent judgment with significant impact on 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.
• Parole/Probation Officer 9: No specific type or amount of experience required.
• Parole/Probation Officer 10: One year of professional experience working with adult offenders equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer 9.
• Parole/Probation Officer P11: 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.
• Alternate Education and Experience for Parole/Probation Officer 9: Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and one year of Department of Corrections' experience.
• Alternate Education and Experience for Parole/Probation Officer 9: Completion of high school and one year as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11 or Corrections Shift Supervisor 11; or, two years as a Corrections Field Services Assistant E10, Corrections Medical Unit Officer E10, Corrections Resident Representative E10, Corrections Security Representative E10, Corrections Transportation Officer E10, Resident Unit Officer E10, or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer E10; or, three years as a Corrections Medical Officer E9 or Corrections Officer E9.
• Investigating/Interviewing skills.
• Good writing skills.
• Ability to work under stress and hazardous situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Availability of an automobile for business use.
• Completion of Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) (40 or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on offender contact and job classification).
• Completion of additional online training.
• Report any possible conflict of interest.

Nice To Haves

• Computer skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare background reports on offenders convicted in Circuit Court for sentencing determination.
• Supervise offenders placed on community supervision through Court-ordered probation or parole.
• Manage a caseload of offenders, which may include specialized populations such as sex offenders, offenders on electronic monitoring (GPS), gender-specific offenders, mentally ill offenders, Interstate Compact cases, or other designated caseloads.
• Potentially act as an embedded agent assigned to a local law enforcement agency.
• Potentially act as an Institutional Parole Agent.
• Potentially act as 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 address their needs and learn new skills for a prosocial lifestyle.
• Ensure protection of the public through effective supervision.

Benefits

• Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer status
• Benefits and services available to support military and veteran employees, spouses, and families
• Ability to be a hybrid position for up to 50% of the pay period (after initial training)

What This Job Offers

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