PROBATION AND PAROLE AIDE

State of careers Rhode Island

9d • $52,062 - $57,606 • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in court coverage responsibilities, including calendar coverage through activities such as preparing daily calendars of court cases, reviewing and preparing reports, presenting information to the court, and recording dispositions. The role also involves assisting in intake procedures by interviewing offenders and completing and interpreting conditions of probation and other intake forms. Additionally, the position requires researching and gathering computer records, police reports, criminal history, and other case information, as well as entering, retrieving, and compiling computer data. The aide will interact with representatives of community agencies and perform other related duties as required. The position is located at the Wakefield and Newport offices and operates on a standard work week of Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and apply the principles, practices and techniques of probation and parole services.
• Ability to interpret court orders, judgements and dispositions and to transcribe such information accurately.
• Ability to assist probation and parole officers in the referral of probationers to outside resources.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise written reports and forms.
• Ability to appear in court when so requested.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, offenders, superiors and the public.
• Graduation from a senior high school.
• Considerable employment in a position with responsibility for the performance of complex clerical and routine administrative tasks in a supportive role directly related to the probation and parole unit’s function.
• Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• MS Office knowledge and experience

Responsibilities

• Assist in the performance of intake procedures involving the interpretation and completion of intake data forms.
• Research and gather case information that pertains to probationers as required by the department.
• Obtain police reports from appropriate law enforcement departments as well as the Attorney General’s office.
• Explain conditions of probation to probationers and ensure they have a thorough understanding of special conditions.
• Schedule appointments between probationers and the probation and parole counselor.
• Explain procedures for restitution to probationers when restitution has been ordered by the court.
• Represent the Adult Probation and Parole Unit, as directed, in court providing case testimony.
• Prepare written reports and related forms.
• Assist in court coverage responsibilities including calendar coverage through such activities as preparation of daily calendars of court cases, reviewing and preparing reports, presenting information to the court, and recording dispositions.
• Assist in the performance of intake procedures involving interviewing offenders, completion and interpretation of conditions of probation and other intake forms.
• Research and gather computer records, police reports, criminal history and other case information.
• Enter, retrieve and compile computer data.
• Interact with representatives of community agencies.

Benefits

• Information regarding benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found at the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required for new hires after September 30, 2014.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED