Probation/Parole Officer

State of North Carolina • Cumberland County, NC

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About The Position

Are you looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference? Consider a career in Probation! As a member of our team, you will contribute to public safety by providing supervision, case management, and intervention services to criminal offenders released to the community. Once hired, Probation/Parole Officers must pass a firearms test, self-defense class and the Basic PPO Certification Exam. Probation/Parole Officers enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan! In your first year of work as a North Carolina Probation Officer, you will earn $45,422.00, and after one-year of satisfactory employment, your salary will be increased to $48,374.00. After six years, you will be earning in excess of$66,000! Applicants with experience in a related position such as probation or law enforcement, Juvenile Court Counselor, or Correctional Case Manager may qualify to start at a higher step. Be sure to list ALL of your past work experience in your application so we can qualify you to start at the highest possible pay.

Requirements

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Experience using computer software to maintain electronic records and databases
• Exercising independent judgment
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Pass background checks
• Pass drug screening
• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job and must pass a physical exam
• Pass a psychological screening
• Be a US or naturalized citizen
• Have a valid NC driver's license
• Live within 30 miles of the county to which assigned
• Remain in county to which assigned for two years
• Reside within the state of North Carolina
• Must be able to arrest offenders
• Search an offender's home
• Must be able to learn a variety of software
• Make decisions about punishment of an offender who is non-compliant
• Must be able to pass certification requirements to include attending eight consecutive weeks of Basic training and remain on campus overnight
• Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution
• Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission
• Must complete the Criminal Justice Standards Training requirements and all other requirements for General Certification within one year or as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission

Responsibilities

• Place offenders into appropriate supervision levels through investigative and assessment processes
• Respond to offender behavior and non-compliance
• Make referrals regarding treatment that offenders need
• Counsel offenders
• Carry officer safety package to include a firearm, pepper spray, and protective vest
• Intervene in crises and conduct arrests
• Evaluate what an offender needs to successfully complete probation or post-release and parole
• Officers interact with court personnel, victims, community agencies, and law enforcement personnel
• Officers must maintain a professional demeanor while working with potentially volatile and assaultive offenders and be able to defend oneself and others if the need arises
• Officers must work with and maintain positive professional working relationships with offenders, community leaders, law enforcement, and court officials

Benefits

• LEOs can retire with full retirement benefits (pension) at age 55 with 5 years of continuous LEO service
• LEOs can retire with reduced pension at age 50 with just 15 years of continuous service
• Upon retirement, LEOs receive an annual separation allowance until age 62

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees