Probation/Parole Officer 1 - Low Risk

About the role

Fifth District, Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated, skilled Probation/Parole Officer 1 in their Low-Risk Unit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments including but not limited to IVVI and DRAOR.
• Prepare and present accurate written and oral reports on clients for the courts, parole board, administrative hearings, in-house staffing’s and outside agencies in compliance with established deadlines.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with the client population (predominantly Level 1 and 2), criminal justice and related agency staff and other involved parties in individual and group settings.
• Cookordination internal as well as external resources to address client risk management and case plans to include responding with a balanced approach of accountability and treatment utilizing evidence-based practices when issues arise.
• Safely and urgently respond in high stress, critical or emergency situations.
• The caseload will consist of all female clients; however, please note that the demographic composition is subject to change at any time based on organizational needs.

Requirements

• Self-driven
• Flexible and open to change
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate
• Positive attitude

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in any field.
• A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience in a human services or criminal justice field, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of full-time work as a Residential Officer.

Skills

• Self-driven
• Flexible and open to change
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate
• Positive attitude

Benefits

• Annual pay ranging from $51,979.20 to $77,708.80, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual
• Opportunities for professional development
• Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan with employer match)
• Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more)

Pay

Annual pay ranging from $51,979.20 to $77,708.80, depending on experience

Schedule

Flexible, five, eight-hour days Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and one evening per week required. Group facilitation is required and may require evening hours. Duty Day Friday core hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Days off are Saturday and Sunday.