Parole Probation Officer-E (9-P11)

State of Michigan•Flint, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for Genesee Probation, with two vacancies, at the Michigan Department of Corrections. The role involves coaching people under supervision to address their needs and develop skills that support a more prosocial lifestyle and public safety. Duties include preparing background reports on offenders convicted in Circuit Court for use in sentencing and supervising people on court-ordered probation or parole from a state correctional facility. The officer supervises a caseload that may include sex offenders, people on electronic monitoring such as GPS, and specialized caseloads involving gender-specific needs, mental illness, Interstate Compact, or other assignments. The officer may also be assigned as an embedded agent with a local law enforcement agency, an Institutional Parole Agent, or an Internet Crimes Against Children Agent. The employee follows department policies, procedures, Director Office Memorandums, and guiding principles. The position requires regular unsupervised access to and direct contact with probationers or parolees and is designated for drug/alcohol testing under Civil Service Rules. Considerable independent judgment is required. The position may be hybrid for up to 50% of the pay period. The selected candidate is expected to train in the office, with the training period depending on department needs. New hires and returning employees who have been away from MDOC for more than two years must complete 40 or 80 hours of initial in-person Non-Custody New Employee Training, depending on offender-contact level and job classification, as well as additional online training.

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.
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, possess a valid driver's license, and have an automobile available for business.
Meet state classified service ethical standards and report possible conflicts of interest.
Submit all required application documents; applicants attaching transcripts must provide official college transcripts showing the degree earned and conferral or graduation date.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

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 an assigned caseload, which may include specialized offender populations and electronic monitoring cases.
Coach people under supervision to address their needs and develop skills that support a more prosocial lifestyle.
Follow department policies, procedures, Director Office Memorandums, and guiding principles.
Complete required new-employee training when applicable.