Parole Services Supervisor 20025629

Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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 Cincinnati Region. This position is UNCLASSIFIED and serves as the Assistant to the Regional Administrator. Headquarter county will be determined upon candidate selection. 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.

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.
equivalent evidence of Minimum Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: 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.
Valid Ohio driver’s license.