Probation/Parole Officer 1 - Adel
About The Position
This position will mainly office out of Adel with periodic trips to other locations within the district. Schedule will be determined by supervisor due to maintaining the efficiency of governmental operations. Flexible, five, eight-hour days, Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and one evening per week required. Group facilitation is required and may require evening hours. Duty Day Friday core hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Days off are Saturday and Sunday. Fifth District, Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated, skilled Probation/Parole Officer 1.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in any field.
- A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience in a human services or criminal justice field, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
- Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of full-time work as a Residential Officer.
Nice To Haves
- Self-driven
- Flexible and open to change
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate
- Positive attitude
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments including but not limited to IVVI and DRAOR.
- Prepare and present accurate written and oral reports on clients for the courts, parole board, administrative hearings, in-house staffing’s and outside agencies in compliance with established deadlines.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with the client population (predominantly Level 1 and 2), criminal justice and related agency staff and other involved parties in individual and group settings.
- Coordinate internal as well as external resources to address client risk management and case plans to include responding with a balanced approach of accountability and treatment utilizing evidence-based practices when issues arise.
- Safely and urgently respond in high stress, critical or emergency situations.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- long term disability
- life insurance
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.
- Opportunities for professional development
- Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan with employer match)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
