PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICER 2* - 09222026-80871

Location: Jasper, TN – Department of Correction, Marion County.

Salary: $4,057.00 – $5,078.00 per month ($48,684.00 – $60,936.00 annually). Includes a 5% assignment differential for the specialized crime unit.

Job Type: Full‑Time.

Overview

Under general direction, the Probation Parole Officer 2 (SCU) is responsible for professional probation and parole work of average difficulty, supervising a caseload of probationers and/or parolees. This position is in the specialized crime unit working with sex offenders and requires a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain offenders' records and reports; identify criminal activities and background information; prepare narrative investigation reports and monthly caseload activity reports.
• Conduct searches of offender residences, vehicles, and persons as required by policy; interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate progress.
• Conduct pre‑hearing and pre‑release investigations, testify in court regarding offenders’ backgrounds and recommended sentencing conditions.
• Search state, local, and federal databases for incidents and additional information related to offenders.
• Act as liaison with judges, court personnel, law enforcement, and other agencies concerning the probation/parole program.
• Interact positively with fellow employees and offenders to maintain a respectful work environment.
• Request arrest warrants for non‑compliance and use compiled offender information to determine appropriate treatment steps.
• Handle offender complaints and grievances promptly and professionally.
• Investigate significant offender and staff events to determine if incident reports are required.
• Use designated assessment tools to determine offenders' risk levels and service needs.
• Develop appropriate sanctions for non‑compliance and create transitional accountability plans.
• Monitor offenders to ensure compliance with release requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent full‑time professional experience (one year) in probation/parole, counseling, social work, investigative, or legal fields.
• Full‑time relevant professional experience, including law enforcement, may substitute for the degree on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Graduate coursework (up to 36 quarter hours) in social science, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, social work, or law may substitute for up to one year of required experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen, and possess good moral character.
• Willingness and ability to qualify for, carry, and use assigned weapons.
• Pass criminal background check, fingerprinting, physical examination, psychological evaluation, and drug screening.
• No felony convictions, domestic assault convictions, or dishonorable discharge from the armed forces.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license at time of appointment.
• Successful completion of prescribed training at the Tennessee Correction Academy and required online training.

Competencies

• Plans and aligns, communicates effectively, resourcefulness, self‑awareness, collaboration.
• Knowledge of administration and management, clerical, customer and personal service, law and government, public safety and security.
• Skills: complex problem solving, active learning and listening, critical thinking, learning strategies, monitoring abilities, deductive reasoning, auditory attention, speech recognition, speech clarity, problem sensitivity.
• Tools & equipment: personal computer, telephone, fax machine, printer, motor vehicles.