IDOC - P&P Section Supervisor - D3

IdahoPTV; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Department of Correction in Caldwell, Idaho, seeks a Probation & Parole Supervisors to coach and mentor staff within an adult felony probation and parole office. The role emphasizes decision-making guidance, collaboration with courts and community partners, and upholds security policies.

This permanent, full-time position offers a path to advance a professional correctional culture, with responsibilities including supervising staff, conducting case management reviews, training on

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system gained through work with clients, families or stakeholders, or a related degree.
• Management basics or formal training in supervision (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling).
• Experience in case management and client risk reduction procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise probation and parole staff, set work standards and evaluate performance.
• Manage staff cases, advise on sensitive client cases, and conduct case management audits.
• Review reports for completeness and recommend actions; conduct training sessions on investigation methods.
• Coordinate with referral agencies to develop or modify programs and evaluate district programs.
• Act as liaison with courts, law enforcement, and treatment agencies; participate in training on use of force.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Staff supervision

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

USA:ID:Caldwell | Corrections | Full Time

33.68 - 37.13 USD per hour

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

THIS IS A DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

ONLY PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Summary:
To create a model correctional system founded on the belief that people can change. We fulfill this mission by fostering a professional culture that empowers staff, promotes personal responsibility, creates opportunities for success, and strengthens communities.Probation & Parole Section Supervisors coach and mentor staff in an adult felony probation and parole office. They provide guidance for decision-making and maintain collaborative relationships within the community.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise staff: set work standards, assign work, and evaluate performance of probation officers, pre-sentence investigators and other assigned staff.
• Manage standards of performance, staff cases, advise on special or sensitive client cases, and conduct case management audits.
• Review probation and parole reports for completeness and recommend actions.
• Conduct training sessions on investigation methods and principles.
• Identify program needs and participate with referral agencies to develop or modify community program.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the district's programs and recommend changes.
• Act as a liaison with courts, law enforcement, civic organizations, Parole Commission, and treatment agencies.
• Participate in initial and ongoing department training related to use of force techniques.
• Direct and conduct security inspections and searches as well as conduct investigations into charges of misconduct or wrongdoing against staff or clients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of the criminal justice system.Typically gained by at least two years of full-time work experience involving daily interaction with clients, clients' families, treatment providers or criminal justice stakeholders to enforce security and safety procedures and/or address client behaviors in a corrections or law enforcement setting, i.e., police officer, probation and parole officer, correctional officer, case manager, pre-sentence investigator, mental health or criminal justice professional; OR Bachelor's Degree or higher in criminal justice or related field.
• Some knowledge of management practices.This is typically gained by completion of two three credit or equivalent upper division college-level course or approximately 40 hours or equivalent of management training that included all the essential elements of management (Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling) OR the State/BSU sponsored Center for Management Development Supervision I-IV or IDOC Leadership 100 or equivalent; OR six months of experience performing all management elements described above.
• Good knowledge of criminal justice client management and risk reduction procedures.This is typically gained by successful completion of at least 20 hours of training in the programming aspect of offender client management and risk reduction procedures e.g., Level Service Inventory (LSI), Motivational Interviewing, Effective communication, Suicide Risk Management, verbal de-escalation techniques, or cognitive-based treatment programs AND at least three years of experience in a corrections administering and interpreting assessments to include recommendations for treatment or placement for justice-involved individuals e.g., Level of Service Inventory (LSI) Global Assessment of Individual Needs (GAIN) psychological and psychosexual evaluations, substance use disorder assessments, etc.
• Some knowledge of case management, caseload management or investigative case management.Typically gained by at least 3 credits of college level of coursework in case management, OR at least 20 hours of training in the fundamentals of case management and counseling, OR at least 1 year of work experience in the social service or law enforcement profession where counseling clients and managing a social service, investigative or law enforcement case load was a primary responsibility of the job.
• Some knowledge of training methods.This is typically gained by successful completion of at least one college level course (3 credits) or workshops & classes of 16 hours (2 days) or more covering communication concepts, learning styles, course design, and presentation skills (e.g. Train the Trainer) OR experience co-presenting or leading formal training sessions to staff (such as at POST, refresher training etc). Describe the formal setting, the audience (trainees), class size, how often you present, training topic(s) you instruct, how often you present and whether you were the lead or co-facilitator. (ex. Presenting a 1-hour training to a group of 20 staff annually on a topic(s)), facilitated, and/or co-facilitated.
• Experience supervising staff.Please select the answer that best describes your experience supervising staff. This is typically gained by at least one year of experience supervising staff that included work assignment, direction and monitoring of staff (e.g. PO, Lead) OR at least 2 years of full-time work experience as a field/peer training officer (FTO/PTO) or TAC officer that included work assignment, direction and monitoring of staff.

Desirable Qualifications:

• POST Certification in Adult Probation and Parole, Certified, graduated from an IDOC Pre-Service academy prior to July 1, 2005 and grandfathered per IDAPA 11.11.04.063 or willing and eligible to become POST Certified within one (1) year of hire date. (See POST Minimum Standards for Employment online at http://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/11/1101.pdf

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail]

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.