Probation and Parole Officer I

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.
• Able to solve problems while working with a vast array of offender issues including addiction, behavior, family, housing, and employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• 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.
• Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

Special 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.
• Maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.

Pay

$52,501.44 Annually

Schedule

18A | 40.0 HR/WK