Parole Services Supervisor 20022542

State of Ohio • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

Guided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for a dedicated security minded professional to assume the responsibilities of a Parole Services Supervisor in the Dayton Region, Montgomery County. Updates/changes to your application submission can be made while the posting is open by logging into your profile and editing the application. After the posting closes, no changes can be made. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none! Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Requirements

• 6 yrs. trg. or 6 yrs. exp. in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in corrections/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio driver's license.
• completion of undergraduate core program in criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, social work, psychology or related field; 48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in corrections/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio driver's license.
• completion of graduate core program in criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, social work, psychology or related field; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in correction/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio driver's license.
• 12 mos. exp. as Senior Parole Officer, 69812; valid Ohio driver's license.
• valid Ohio driver’s license
• equivalent evidence of Minimum Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Criminology/Criminal Justice

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises a unit consisting of senior officer(s), parole officers and clerical staff
• Determines work priorities, give work assignments (i.e. distribution of new supervision cases & investigations), staff cases & reviews all recommendations concerning supervision cases to ensure community safety
• Reviews & approves travel authorization and contact sheets (working hours and accountability)
• Reviews written reports for content & accuracy
• Approves requests for leave, overtime and comp. time requests, and employee time in KRONOS
• Reviews & approves work products (investigation & supervision reports)
• Identifies needs & establishes training goals for unit
• Conducts &/or arranges for training opportunities (i.e. On-the-Job & In-Service)
• Completes & conducts timely performance evaluation reviews
• Conducts investigations & presents at pre-disciplinary hearings of alleged staff misconduct
• Initiates discipline action
• Conducts staff meetings
• Interprets & disseminates policies, procedures & programs
• Interviews & conducts pre-employment background investigations as assigned
• Interview applicants & makes recommendations for hire
• Ensures direct supervision of parolees & probationers by officers, verifies & updates offender information in CCIS, and/or all applicable supervision portals
• Routinely checks FOT (Field Officer Tools) for accuracy and compliance
• Reviews & approves recommendations for sentencing, rehabilitation plans, supervision terminations & the collection of supervision fees
• Presents violation hearings as needed
• Establishes & maintains working relationships with courts/judges, task force agencies, other law enforcement organizations and ODRC partners
• Ensures and verifies that ORAS assessments and case plans are completed
• Responsible for developing and implementing a quality assurance plan for their unit which includes observations, file reviews, ORAS system reviews and documentation for ORAS and evidence-based supervision practices
• Updates & compiles monthly & ad hoc statistical reports/CCIS as needed
• Collects & maintains documentation for ACA & internal management audits
• Responds verbally or in writing to requests & inquiries
• Assists Regional Administrator in developing community resources
• Develops & maintains community relations through partnerships & cross training with other agencies
• Attends meetings, conferences, & training
• Participates on committees, teams & workgroups
• Responds to offender grievances & correspondence
• Completes special assignments as directed by Regional Administrator
• May be required to carry & maintain proficiency in use of firearm &/or pepper spray
• May be on call 24 hours per day as Parole duty officer
• Travel required

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees