Parole/Probation Officer 9 - P11

About the role

The employee will be responsible for a variety of job functions related to offenders, coaching to help those under supervision address their needs and learn new skills that lead to a more prosocial lifestyle and ultimately protection of the public.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of background reports on offenders convicted in Circuit Court which will be utilized to determine sentences.
• Supervision of offenders placed on community supervision through Court ordered probation or parole from a state correctional facility.
• Supervise a caseload of offenders, which may include but is not limited to: sex offenders, offenders placed on a variety of electronic monitoring devices including Global Positioning System (GPS), gender specific, mentally ill, Interstate Compact, or other specialized caseloads as designated by the Deputy Director of Field Operations.
• May be assigned to act as an embedded agent assigned to a local law enforcement agency, an Institutional Parole Agent, or an Internet Crimes Against Children Agent (ICAC).
• Follow policy, procedures, Director Office Memorandums (DOM) and Guiding Principles of the Department of Corrections in order to meet the goals of the Department.

Requirements

• Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, sociology, school social work, social work administration, education psychology, family relations, human services, or theology.
• Experience: Parole/Probation Officer 9 - No specific type or amount is required. Parole/Probation Officer 10 - One year of professional experience working with adult offenders equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer 9. Parole/Probation Officer P11 - Two years of professional experience working with adult offenders equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer, including one year equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer 10.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct investigations, evaluate findings, and prepare reports.
• Ability to work under stress and hazardous situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
• Ability to operate a computer and maintain good computer skills.
• Ability to write grammatical and accurate reports.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have possession of a valid driver’s license and the availability of an automobile for business.
• Agents must have a good driving record. Agents must own or have access to an automobile which is properly registered and insured.

Skills

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to corrections and probation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Annual longevity bonuses.
• Recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
• Military pay differential.
• Tuition reduction.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

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Schedule

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