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. The officer formulates ongoing supervision plans with offenders, prepares documentation for the Court System and Parole Board, serves as a liaison between offenders and enforcement officials, testifies in court, maintains records and reports, supervises and counsels offenders, and submits and acts on arrest warrants. Employees typically work with convicted felons, which may involve hazardous situations, including arresting and transporting violators to appropriate authorities. Officers must comply with federal and state laws governing firearms and ammunition and demonstrate competence by completing required firearms safety training. Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. The position has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided by KRS 18A.111.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or qualifying experience or military experience substituted on a year-for-year basis as described 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 firearms safety training courses required or approved by the hiring agency.
- Must maintain any required licenses, certifications, or other credentials throughout employment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly motivated and self-directed.
- Ability 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 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
