Field Probation & Parole Officer - Community Supervision

Oklahoma Ag; Enid, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Corrections in Enid seeks a Probation and Parole Officer to supervise offenders, conduct risk/need assessments, and connect them with re-entry resources. The role emphasizes similarities to evidence-based practices and requires strong written and oral communication.

You will manage caseloads, prepare case reports, and support transitions while complying with agency policies and legal obligations. This is an on-site position with mandatory travel when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 24 hours in psychology, sociology, social work, criminology, education, criminal justice administration, penology or police science.
• Two years of correctional experience in social casework involving classification, assessment or field supervision, or a master’s degree in listed fields for one year.
• Willingness to travel and valid driver’s license; subject to drug testing and peace-officer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload of adult felons, performs criminogenic risk/need assessments, and supports transition planning.
• Refers offenders to treatment programs to target criminogenic needs and monitors progress.
• Assists in employment efforts and builds pro-social networks for offenders.
• Conducts investigations (pre-sentence, interstate, pre-pardon, pre-parole) as required.
• Prepares activity reports and maintains offender documentation and financial obligation payments.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Caseload management

Report writing

Courthouse testimony

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 24 hours in psychology, sociology, social work, criminology, education, criminal justice administration, penology or police science

Tools

Electronic technology in supervision

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Corrections in Enid seeks a Probation and Parole Officer to supervise offenders, conduct risk/need assessments, and connect them with re-entry resources. The role emphasizes similarities to evidence-based practices and requires strong written and oral communication.

You will manage caseloads, prepare case reports, and support transitions while complying with agency policies and legal obligations. This is an on-site position with mandatory travel when needed.