Community Supervision Manager

DGS Office of External Affairs; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Department of Corrections seeks a Community Supervision Manager to oversee probation and parole officers, ensuring effective supervision of individuals on community-based supervision and promoting public safety and offender rehabilitation. The role emphasizes case management oversight, staff training, policy enforcement, and collaboration with law enforcement, treatment providers, and the judiciary.

The position is based at DOC Headquarters in North Little Rock.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience in criminal justice, social work, psychology, public administration, or related field.
• One year of leadership experience.
• Strong supervision, motivation, and team guidance skills.
• Understanding of Arkansas criminal justice laws and evidence-based supervision practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication for report writing and interagency coordination.
• Ability to work in high-stress situations including emergency responses and crisis interventions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee probation and parole officers and provide case management oversight.
• Lead staff training and ensure policy enforcement.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, treatment providers, and judiciary to promote public safety and rehabilitation.

Job description

The Community Supervision Manager oversees probation and parole officers in the Arkansas Department of Corrections, ensuring effective supervision of individuals on community-based supervision and promoting public safety and offender rehabilitation. The role involves case management oversight, staff training, policy enforcement, and collaboration with law enforcement, treatment providers, and the judiciary. The position is based at DOC Headquarters in North Little Rock.

Key qualifications:

• At least three years of experience in criminal justice, social work, psychology, public administration, or related field
• One year of leadership experience
• Strong supervision, motivation, and team guidance skills
• Understanding of Arkansas criminal justice laws and evidence-based supervision practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for report writing and interagency coordination
• Ability to work in high-stress situations including emergency responses and crisis interventions