Community Safety Officer—Probation & Parole

Montana; Sidney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A state corrections department in Sidney, MT is seeking a Probation & Parole Officer. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of offenders, promote public safety, and make rehabilitation recommendations. A college degree in a related field is essential, alongside training in behavioral sciences. The role requires strong social work and law enforcement skills. Competitive compensation and state benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous state benefits

Potential for student loan forgiveness

Qualifications

• Must have a college degree or related work experience.
• Training in behavioral sciences is needed.
• Experience in corrections/detention, law enforcement is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage the correctional population and promote public safety.
• Supervise and counsel 80-100 offenders.
• Conduct pre-sentence investigations and make recommendations.

Skills

Social work skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Investigative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminology, psychology, social work, sociology or guidance and counseling

Job description

A state corrections department in Sidney, MT is seeking a Probation & Parole Officer. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of offenders, promote public safety, and make rehabilitation recommendations. A college degree in a related field is essential, alongside training in behavioral sciences. The role requires strong social work and law enforcement skills. Competitive compensation and state benefits are offered.