Parole Officer

About the role

The Indiana Department of Correction Division of Parole Services oversees community-based supervision and services for adult offenders through evidence-based practices. Parole Services operates out of ten district offices across the state.

Responsibilities

• Complete an initial Risk Assessment and a Re-entry Accountability Plan on each offender.
• Maintain and provide accurate electronic and written records concerning all aspects of the supervision of assigned parolees.
• Communicate with parolees and complete subsequent case notes as required.
• Monitor a parolee’s movement, housing, employment, and other services, including for registered sex offenders.
• Provide counseling services to offenders transitioning back into the community.
• Develop and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with parolees, their families, employers, and program providers.
• Conduct thorough and accurate investigations into a parolee's activities.
• Apply critical thinking skills to address parolee issues.
• Respond to emergency contacts on a 24-hour/7-day basis.
• Transport or assist in the transportation of offenders to departmental facilities.

Requirements

• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Must qualify for and maintain firearm certification as part of initial onboarding.
• Broad knowledge of laws, rules, departmental policy, and procedures concerning the supervision of paroled offenders.
• Working knowledge of community-based resources to aid in the parolee's transition.
• Extensive problem-solving abilities in case management.
• Able to accurately assess an offender’s risk level and report signs of illness and inappropriate behavior.
• Able to conduct thorough and accurate investigations into a parolee's activities.
• Able to develop and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with parolees, their families, employers, and program providers.
• Strong critical thinking skills to apply as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of full-time professional experience in criminal justice, correctional counseling, criminology, parole/probation work, law enforcement, social work, or a related area.
• A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).

Skills

• Ability to accurately assess an offender’s risk level.
• Ability to conduct thorough and accurate investigations into a parolee's activities.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with parolees, their families, employers, and program providers.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.