Probation and Parole Officer

About the role

This position is located at the Hartford Probation office. Work is performed in an office and field setting working with potentially dangerous correctional clients. Specialized professional casework provides services to offenders in a community setting. Incumbents provide risk control and risk management services to adult offenders under community furlough, probation, or parole status, in accordance with correctional policies, procedures, and directives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program activities
• Provide direct supervision, including contact with offender families, offender supports, law enforcement agencies, courts, and community partners
• Administer risk instruments and make recommendations for custody classification, pre‑sentence, and pre‑parole investigations
• Maintain records and prepare reports as directed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in criminal justice or a closely related field; OR high school diploma or equivalent plus three or more years of experience in human services casework or related fields (mental health/addiction counseling, residential treatment, juvenile justice, direct service legal work, emergency services, corrections, law enforcement, military service, or similar roles)
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of a criminal background check (certain convictions may be disqualifying)
• Compliance with DOC PREA requirements (provide information on prior institutional employment regarding substantiated incidents of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation)
• Conviction history waiver required for any felony conviction or misdemeanor supervision/sanction within the past five years
• Must pass any applicable level of background investigation (AHS Policy 4.02 checks including Vermont/national criminal record, DMV, adult and child abuse registries, except for current classified state employees seeking transfer/promotion/demotion or exercising re‑employment rights)

Benefits

• 80% state‑paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Retirement savings: state defined benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low‑cost group life insurance
• Incentive‑based wellness program
• Qualified employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Schedule

• Evening, weekend, and alternating shift duty required
• Field travel necessary; may need to provide private transportation
• Work‑related court, community meeting, and Parole Board appearances anticipated