Probation and Parole Officer I

Employment Type: Executive Branch, Full Time, Eligible for Overtime Pay, 40 hours per week

About the Role

Creating a better, safer Kentucky. If you want to make a difference in your community and be part of an exciting team, the Department of Corrections may have a career for you! The department 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.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated and self-directed.
• Ability 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.
• Must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Will be required to carry and/or use a firearm; must not be prohibited from the purchase, receipt, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or both pursuant to applicable federal or state law.
• 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.

Although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis due to other applicable state or federal laws.

Qualifications

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

Experience, Training, or Skills: None required.

Substitute Education for Experience: None.

Substitute Experience for Education: 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 or any combination of the above 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.

Working Conditions

Employees typically work with convicted felons which may present hazardous situations such as arresting and/or transporting violators to proper authorities.

Pay

$52,501.44 annually

Schedule

40 hours per week, eligible for overtime pay

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.