PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICER 2* - 09222026-81003

Overview

Under general direction, the Probation/Parole Officer is responsible for professional probation and parole work of average difficulty, supervising a caseload of probationers and/or parolees. This working‑level class differs from entry‑level and senior positions within the Prob/Par Officer sub‑series.

Location

Jasper, TN – Department of Correction, Marion County.

Pay

Monthly: $4,057.00 – $5,078.00
Annual: $48,684.00 – $60,936.00

Schedule

Full‑Time

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain offenders’ records and reports; identify criminal activities and background information for parole board requests.
• Prepare narrative reports of investigations and compile monthly caseload activity reports.
• Conduct searches of offender residences, vehicles, and persons as required by policy.
• Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate progress toward goals and compliance with probation contracts and rehabilitation plans.
• Conduct pre‑hearing and pre‑release investigations; testify in court regarding offenders’ backgrounds and recommended sentencing conditions.
• Search state, local, and federal databases for additional information related to offenders.
• Act as liaison with judges, court personnel, law enforcement, and other agencies involved in the probation/parole program.
• Interact positively with fellow employees and offenders to maintain a respectful, harmonious 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 or staff events to determine if incident reports are required.
• Use designated assessment tools to determine offenders’ risk levels and service needs.
• Develop sanctions for non‑compliance and create transitional accountability plans outlining conditional release requirements.
• Monitor offenders to ensure compliance with release requirements set by policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, **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 bachelor’s 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.
• Willing and able to qualify for, carry, and use assigned weapons.
• Pass a criminal background check, fingerprinting, physical examination, psychological evaluation, and pre‑employment drug screening.
• No felony convictions, domestic assault convictions, or dishonorable discharge from the U.S. armed forces.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at the time of appointment.
• Complete all prescribed training at the Tennessee Correction Academy and required online courses upon appointment.

Competencies

• Plans and Aligns
• Communicates Effectively
• Resourcefulness
• Demonstrates Self‑Awareness
• Collaborates
• Knowledge of Administration and Management
• Clerical Skills
• Customer and Personal Service
• Law and Government
• Public Safety and Security
• Complex Problem Solving
• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Learning Strategies
• Monitoring Abilities
• Deductive Reasoning
• Auditory Attention
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity
• Problem Sensitivity