Community Reentry Probation & Parole Officer

State of Missouri; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Uniforms provided

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring for a role focused on offender supervision, data collection, and coordination with courts and agencies. The position emphasizes evaluating risks and preparing reports to ensure public safety and successful reintegration.

Qualified applicants will have four or more years of related experience or equivalent education and a valid driver's license. Training and advancement opportunities are provided, with competitive state benefits.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience as a Probation & Parole Assistant, Correctional Officer, or Office Support Assistant or above within the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities

• Investigates offender's home/work/social environments for circuit courts/Parole Board; collects/verifies/evaluates data; incorporates into reports and records; assesses needs/risk levels to determine appropriate supervision strategies to ensure effective offender management/public safety.
• Contacts offenders in their homes, places of employment or confinement and counsels them regarding personal/adjustment problems; attends court to receive court assignments/make reports.
• Assists in vocational/educational/social adjustment planning for assigned offenders; cooperates with public /private agencies and law enforcement agencies; investigates offender violations; takes appropriate action including issuance of a warrants
• Prepares statistical reports of activities; administers/observes breathalyzer/urinalysis testing; assists in special investigations/research projects/other activities; serves on committees/task forces within the Department and community; performs other related work as assigned; as employee becomes more experienced/demonstrates proficiency, levels of supervision become more general
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license
• Successful completion of safety training including defensive tactics and the ability to re-qualify annually.

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring for a role focused on offender supervision, data collection, and coordination with courts and agencies. The position emphasizes evaluating risks and preparing reports to ensure public safety and successful reintegration.

Qualified applicants will have four or more years of related experience or equivalent education and a valid driver's license. Training and advancement opportunities are provided, with competitive state benefits.