Institutional Parole Officer — Corrections Impact

State of Missouri; Bonne Terre (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks an Institutional Parole Officer to serve inside a large diagnostic center within the institutional perimeter. You will work with an offender population to assess risk, plan supervision strategies, and help ensure public safety.

Duties include interviewing offenders at home, work, or confinement, coordinating with public/private agencies, and preparing detailed reports.

Qualifications

• Requires four or more years of experience in probation/parole, corrections, or related roles.
• Must have a valid vehicle operator's license.
• Earned college credit hours may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Investigates offenders' home/work/social environments for courts; collects and evaluates data for reports.
• Contacts offenders at home, work, or confinement and counsels them on personal/adjustment issues; attends court as needed.
• Assists in vocational/educational/social adjustment planning; coordinates with agencies; investigates violations and takes appropriate action.
• Prepares statistical reports; administers breathalyzer/urinalysis testing; supports investigations and committees; duties may expand with experience.
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license is required.
• Completes safety training including defensive tactics and re-qualifies annually.

Skills

Probation & Parole experience

Corrections experience

Public safety mindset

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks an Institutional Parole Officer to serve inside a large diagnostic center within the institutional perimeter. You will work with an offender population to assess risk, plan supervision strategies, and help ensure public safety.

Duties include interviewing offenders at home, work, or confinement, coordinating with public/private agencies, and preparing detailed reports.