Probation and Parole Officer

Agency: Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC P&P Region II) · Location: Probation and Parole (on‑site) · Job Type: Regular, Full‑time · Transcript required with application.

About the role

Positions in this job family are responsible for performing routine professional social service and law enforcement duties in the areas of assessment of criminogenic need, transition plan design, treatment referral and ongoing monitoring of offender behavior. Supervision services are provided in the community for probationers, parolees and inmates in re‑entry programs for the purpose of increasing public safety through the reduction of future criminal behavior.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adult felons using motivational interviewing to complete scientific assessments of criminogenic risk/need and determine each offender’s stage of change.
• Identify criminogenic needs and refer offenders to appropriate treatment and programs targeting primary criminogenic needs.
• Monitor offender activities to ensure adherence to action steps from transition plans and conditions ordered by the releasing authority.
• Assist offenders in obtaining and maintaining employment.
• Engage ongoing community support by helping offenders identify pro‑social networks of family and friends.
• Identify pro‑social interests and activities that improve bonds with pro‑social community members.
• Conduct investigations including pre‑sentence, interstate, pre‑pardon and pre‑parole.
• Prepare reports on offender activities and provide recommendations to the releasing authority.
• Maintain physical and electronic documentation for offender caseload management.
• Monitor payment of court‑ordered financial obligations; collect and document offender payments.
• Assist in security operations during prison riots or disturbances; arrest and transport offenders when required.
• Conduct periodic drug and alcohol screening of offenders.

Qualifications

Level I – Entry Level

Performs entry‑level duties involved in the supervision of probationers, parolees and inmates in re‑entry programs.

• Knowledge of: laws, rules, regulations, legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to offenders and the Department of Corrections; evidence‑based practices in offender supervision; community resources; public and private re‑entry and transitional services; report writing; basic investigation techniques; basic law enforcement practices; counseling techniques and motivational interviewing; substance testing and collection methods.
• Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with community, families, service agencies and support systems; locate suitable employment for community‑based offenders; motivate clients to change antisocial behaviors; manage substantial caseloads; give courtroom testimony; communicate effectively orally and in writing; understand and implement evidence‑based practices for community supervision; use electronic technology for offender supervision and information management.

Level II – Career Level

Performs a variety of professional probation and parole duties at full performance level; may provide training and guidance to others on routine assignments.

• Knowledge of: same as Level I.
• Ability to: same as Level I.

Level III – Specialist Level

Serves as a subject‑matter expert in a specific area of evidence‑based practice (e.g., motivational interviewing, assessment, transition planning); provides direct cognitive programming to offenders; supervises offenders with complex behavioral management issues.

• Knowledge of: all Level I/II knowledge areas plus a specific area of evidence‑based practice.
• Ability to: all Level I/II abilities plus provide consultation, training, mentoring and oversight for other staff in the area of expertise.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Level I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with at least 24 semester hours in any combination of psychology, sociology, social work, criminology, education, criminal justice administration, penology or police science (per Title 57 O.S. §515).
• Level II: Level I education plus two years of correctional experience in social casework involving classification, assessment or field supervision of probationers/parolees/inmates; a master’s degree in a listed field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Level III: Level I education plus four years of correctional experience in social casework involving classification, assessment or field supervision; a master’s degree in a listed field may substitute for one year of experience.

Special Requirements

• Must be willing and able to perform all job‑related travel and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Subject to drug testing.
• Must meet all training and qualifications for peace officers required by 70 O.S. §3311 (including any psychological or physical testing required for basic police course eligibility or peace officer certification).
• Ineligible if convicted of a nonviolent felony or crime involving moral turpitude without a full pardon, or any other felony offense (70 O.S. §3311.E and 21 O.S. §1283.B).
• Ineligible if received a verdict of guilty, pled guilty or nolo contendere to any offense requiring registration under the Sex Offenders Registration Act (57 O.S. §589.C).
• Ineligible if convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence without pardon, expungement or set‑aside; or subject to a qualifying court restraining order; or dishonorably discharged from the armed services (18 U.S.C. §922).

Pay

• Level I: $48,044.52 per year
• Level II: $50,834.80 per year
• Level III: $54,700.76 per year

Schedule

Full‑time, on‑site position; not eligible for remote work.