Probation and Parole Officer I

About the role

The Department of Corrections is hiring for Probation and Parole Officers who contribute to the safety of the communities and re-entry of offenders into society.

Responsibilities

• Formulate a plan with the offender for ongoing supervision.
• Prepare documentation as ordered by the Court System and Parole Board.
• Act as liaison between the offender and the enforcement officials.
• Testify in Court.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records.
• Provide supervision and counsel for offenders.
• Submit and act on arrest warrants.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Substitutions: Experience in probation work and/or parole work, corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12–21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated and self-directed.
• Able to solve problems while working with a vast array of offender issues including addiction, behavior, family, housing, and employment.
• Reasoning ability to solve problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Will be required to carry and/or use a firearm; applicant must not be prohibited from the purchase, receipt, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or both pursuant to applicable federal or state law while employed in this job classification.
• Must demonstrate competence with a firearm by successful completion of all required firearms safety training courses offered or approved by the hiring agency.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.
• Employees typically work with convicted felons which may present hazardous situations such as arresting and/or transporting violators to proper authorities.
• This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

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