Probation/Parole Officer HIRING EVENT - July 7th, 2026 (Gaston)

State of North Carolina

3d•$45,422 - $65,408•Onsite

About The Position

The NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking Probation/Parole Officers to join their team. This role contributes to public safety by providing supervision, case management, and intervention services to criminal offenders released to the community. The department is one of the largest state agencies with over 14,000 employees and is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This includes state prisons and probation/parole services in the community.

Requirements

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.
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.
Experience using computer software to maintain electronic records and databases.
Exercising independent judgment.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
Interact with court personnel, victims, community agencies, and law enforcement personnel.
Maintain a professional demeanor while working with potentially volatile and assaultive offenders and be able to defend oneself and others if the need arises.
Work with and maintain positive professional working relationships with offenders, community leaders, law enforcement, and court officials.
Make home visits, sometimes in the middle of the night when on-call.
Arrest offenders.
Search an offender's home.
Make decisions about punishment of an offender who is non-compliant.
Pass certification requirements to include attending eight consecutive weeks of Basic training and remain on campus overnight.
Training includes but is not limited to: Firearms, OC Pepper Spray, Controls, Restraints and Defensive Techniques (CRDT, non-lethal self-defense), Arrest, search and seizure, administering drug tests, ethics, laws, procedures, policies.