Parole Probation Officer-E (9-P11)

State of Michigan•Corunna, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Michigan Department of Corrections is hiring a Parole Probation Officer. The position may be hybrid for up to 50% of the pay period, though the selected candidate is expected to train in the office for a period that varies according to department training needs. The employee performs work related to offenders, including coaching people under supervision to address their needs and develop skills that support a prosocial lifestyle and public safety. Duties include preparing background reports on offenders convicted in Circuit Court for use in sentencing decisions and supervising people on court-ordered probation or parole from a state correctional facility. The officer manages a caseload that may include sex offenders, people on electronic monitoring such as GPS, gender-specific or mentally ill caseloads, Interstate Compact cases, and other specialized caseloads designated by the Deputy Director of Field Operations. Assignments may also include serving as an embedded agent with a local law enforcement agency, an Institutional Parole Agent, or an Internet Crimes Against Children Agent (ICAC). The employee follows department policies, procedures, Director Office Memorandums, and Guiding Principles. This DART (Drug/Alcohol Test Designated) position involves regular unsupervised access to and direct contact with probationers or parolees. Some Institutional Parole Agent positions may involve regular unsupervised access to and direct contact with prisoners more than 50% of the time. The work requires considerable independent judgment on assignments 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, educational psychology, family relations, human services, or theology.
For the Parole/Probation Officer P11 level: 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.
Investigating and interviewing skills.
Good writing skills.
Ability to work under stress and in hazardous situations.
Ability to communicate effectively with others and maintain favorable public relations.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, a valid driver's license, and availability of an automobile for business.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

Coach people under supervision to help them address their needs and develop skills that support a prosocial lifestyle and public safety.
Prepare background reports on offenders convicted in Circuit Court for use in determining sentences.
Supervise offenders on court-ordered probation or parole from a state correctional facility.
Manage a caseload that may include specialized offender populations and electronic monitoring cases.
Follow department policies, procedures, Director Office Memorandums, and Guiding Principles.