Probation and Parole Officer I
About The Position
The Department of Corrections is hiring Probation and Parole Officers to contribute to community safety and support offenders’ re-entry into society. Officers formulate ongoing supervision plans with offenders, prepare documentation for the Court System and Parole Board, serve as liaisons between offenders and enforcement officials, testify in court, maintain reports and records, provide supervision and counsel, and submit and act on arrest warrants. The role involves working with convicted felons and may include hazardous situations, such as arresting or transporting violators to proper authorities. Employees must meet applicable federal and state laws for carrying, using, and possessing firearms and ammunition, complete agency-approved firearms safety training, and maintain required credentials. Medical cannabis use is prohibited for employees in this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; qualifying experience or current or prior military experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis as specified in the posting.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must not be prohibited by applicable federal or state law from purchasing, receiving, or possessing firearms or ammunition while employed in this classification.
- Must demonstrate firearm competence by successfully completing required firearms safety training offered or approved by the hiring agency.
- Must maintain any required licenses, certifications, or other credentials for the duration of employment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly motivated and self-directed.
- Able to solve problems involving offender issues such as addiction, behavior, family, housing, and employment.
- Reasoning ability to solve problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in a fast-paced environment.
- Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
Responsibilities
- Formulate ongoing supervision plans with offenders.
- Prepare documentation as ordered by the Court System and Parole Board.
- Act as a liaison between offenders and enforcement officials.
- Testify in court.
- Prepare and maintain reports and records.
- Provide supervision and counsel for offenders.
- Submit and act on arrest warrants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
