Probation and Parole Officer I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•LaGrange, IN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is hiring Probation and Parole Officers to contribute to community safety and support offenders’ re-entry into society. Officers develop supervision plans with offenders, provide supervision and counsel, prepare documentation and maintain reports and records, serve as liaisons between offenders and enforcement officials, testify in court, 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 the appropriate authorities. Employees must comply with applicable federal and state firearm laws, carry and/or use a firearm, and successfully complete agency-approved 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

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or qualifying experience or military experience substituted for 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 all required firearms safety training courses offered or approved by the hiring agency.
Must maintain any required licenses, certifications, or other credentials throughout employment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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.