Parole & Probation Specialist 3

State of Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Safety is recruiting multiple Parole and Probation Specialist 3 positions in the Parole and Probation Division in Las Vegas. These advanced journey-level roles perform technical, investigative, case-management, and offender-supervision support duties. Depending on the assigned unit, incumbents may conduct presentence investigations and prepare reports for the District Court and Parole Board; assist offenders with presentence interview questionnaires; perform risk and needs assessments; support sworn officers with investigations and administrative supervision; work within a correctional facility or jail; or serve as a lead worker in a designated unit. The work includes researching and verifying criminal and personal history, interviewing offenders, reviewing records, maintaining case files, monitoring compliance, preparing reports and recommendations, coordinating release arrangements and referrals, and communicating with courts, law enforcement, victims, service providers, and community partners. Incumbents may appear at hearings or in court and provide testimony. They must meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, use records-management systems and office equipment, complete mandatory training, and follow State, Division, and workplace safety policies. Other duties may be assigned, including operating a State vehicle when required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of paraprofessional and/or technical experience researching and verifying information, maintaining case records, interviewing clients, and writing correspondence or reports in a law enforcement, social, or behavioral services environment; OR high school graduation or equivalent and three years of such experience; OR one year of experience as a Parole & Probation Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of techniques for extensive research into client or offender criminal, employment, and/or income history.
English composition skills sufficient to prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations.
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
General knowledge of appropriate courtroom behavior.
Ability to analyze information, problems, and objectives and identify and recommend solutions.
Ability to assess and select appropriate communication methods when dealing with deviant and/or emotional behavior.
Ability to prepare comprehensive investigative reports and recommendations.
Ability to represent the agency in a pre-hearing or judicial environment.
Ability to provide chronological exhibits and testimony in court.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage multiple assignments within established timeframes, and comply with court-ordered deadlines and agency policies.

Responsibilities

Process documentation associated with offender releases, including review of court and parole board files for required signatures, release plans, criminal history, eligibility dates, and supervision terms.
Research offenders’ criminal and personal histories, including current-offense circumstances and special release conditions.
Obtain reporting instructions and transfer offender files to appropriate locations.
Notify victims of offender releases or requested special circumstances.
Coordinate with law enforcement agencies holding offenders and arrange transfer to those agencies’ custody when applicable.
Contact residential and inpatient service providers to arrange program participation upon release from custody.
Monitor offenders through written correspondence and telephone contact, and contact collateral sources to verify compliance.
Establish and monitor payment plans, renegotiating payments when offenders fall into arrears.
Track court and parole board actions and prepare reports regarding violations, progress, discharge, and caseload status.
Advise and direct offenders regarding compliance with parole or probation terms.
Develop and maintain chronological offender case files containing legal documents, agreements, reports, correspondence, and contact records.
Develop and execute case plans; compile information and submit recommendations and documents to the court or parole board after supervisory approval.
Audit case files and prepare statistical reports in accordance with agency requirements.
Monitor hearing dates, prepare hearing documentation, appear and testify as necessary, and follow up on hearing results and directives.
In the Court Services Unit, assist with presentence interview questionnaires, criminal-history checks, and risk assessments; conduct investigations and prepare comprehensive reports for the District Court and Parole Board.
In the Offender Supervision Unit, assist a sworn officer with investigations and supervision duties, including administrative supervision of lowest-risk offenders who do not require peace officer certification.
In the Re-Entry Unit, perform assigned duties while physically located within a correctional facility or jail.
As a lead worker in designated units, provide guidance and train new and lower-level staff.
Communicate professionally with judicial partners, attorneys, law enforcement, victims, treatment providers, and community partners; provide referrals and resources to offenders when appropriate.
Operate computer-based applications and office equipment, complete required training, follow applicable policies and safety procedures, and perform other assigned duties, including operating a State vehicle when required.