Probation/Parole Officer

State of North Carolina•Alleghany County, NC

53d•Onsite

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. 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.
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

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