Probation and Parole Officer I
About The Position
The Department of Corrections is hiring Probation and Parole Officers to support community safety and offenders’ re-entry into society. Officers formulate ongoing supervision plans with offenders, provide supervision and counsel, prepare court- and Parole Board-ordered documentation, serve as liaisons between offenders and enforcement officials, testify in court, maintain reports and records, and submit and act on arrest warrants. Employees typically work with convicted felons and may encounter hazardous situations, including arresting and transporting violators to the proper authorities. The role requires compliance with applicable federal and state firearm laws, firearm safety training, and demonstrated firearm competence. Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis under applicable laws. The position has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university, or qualifying experience or military experience substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
- 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 job classification.
- Must demonstrate firearm competence by successfully completing required firearms safety training courses offered or approved by the hiring agency.
- Must maintain any required licensure, certification, or other credentials for the length 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.
Responsibilities
- Formulate an ongoing supervision plan 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.
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime pay.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
