Probation and Parole Officer I
About The Position
The Department of Corrections is hiring Probation and Parole Officers to contribute to community safety and offenders’ re-entry into society. Officers supervise and counsel offenders, coordinate with them on supervision plans, prepare court- and Parole Board-ordered documentation, and act as liaisons between offenders and enforcement officials. The role includes testifying in court, maintaining reports and records, and submitting and acting on arrest warrants. Employees typically work with convicted felons, which may involve hazardous situations, including arresting and/or transporting violators to proper authorities. The position requires compliance with applicable firearm laws, firearm use and possession requirements, and successful completion of agency-approved firearms safety training. Employees must maintain any required credentials throughout employment. The job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided by KRS 18A.111.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university, or qualifying experience or military experience substituted 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 courses offered or approved by the hiring agency.
- Must maintain any required licenses, certifications, or other credentials for the length of employment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly motivated and self-directed.
- Ability to solve problems involving a wide range of offender issues, including 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 the offender.
- Prepare documentation as ordered by the Court System and Parole Board.
- Act as a liaison between the offender 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
