Interim Probation and Parole Officer

State of Vermont; Rutland (VT); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Descripción de la vacante

State of Vermont in Rutland, VT is seeking an Interim Probation and Parole Officer to supervise and support offenders in community settings. The role involves designing and monitoring services to meet clients’ immediate and long-range needs, as well as addressing the needs of victims and the community through restorative planning.

Incumbents will participate in risk control and risk management as part of a supervision team, with field travel and occasional after-hours duties required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a closely related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent or higher AND three (3) years or more experience in human services casework OR related fields such as mental health/addiction counseling, residential treatment, juvenile justice, direct service legal work, emergency services, corrections, law enforcement, military service, or similar roles.

Responsabilidades

• Specialized professional casework, social work, counseling, unit program direction, or restorative services for the Department of Corrections providing services to offenders in community setting.
• Duties include designing, administering, and monitoring services for a client's immediate and long-range needs.
• Duties involve supervision and monitoring of an assigned caseload of offenders in the Pre-Approved Furlough, Supervised Community Sentence, Probation, Parole, or furlough re-integration.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Descripción del empleo

Title: Interim Probation and Parole Officer

Application Deadline Date: 11/04/2026

Department: Corrections

Location: Rutland, VT, US

Position Type: Interim

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $32.73

Maximum Salary: $50.41

Overview

Specialized professional casework, social work, counseling, unit program direction, or restorative services for the Department of Corrections providing services to offenders in community setting. Duties include designing, administering, and monitoring services for a client's immediate and long-range needs. Duties also include addressing the needs of victims and the community through restorative case planning.

Incumbents will engage in risk control and risk management services as part of a supervision team in a Probation and Parole Office for the Department of Corrections. Duties involve supervision and monitoring of an assigned caseload of offenders in the Pre-Approved Furlough, Supervised Community Sentence, Probation, Parole, or furlough re-integration. Work is performed in accordance with correctional policies, directives, and procedures.

Incumbents must form working relationships with clients, act as role models, and work with other DOC staff, community service providers, and community boards as appropriate. Liaison with other correctional units and human service agencies, both public and private, may be required. Duties are performed under close supervision of a supervisor or District Manager.

Incumbents are required to attend mandatory training and gain certifications as determined by the department.

Who May Apply

This position, Interim Probation and Parole Officer (Job Requisition #55995), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Work is performed in a field office, correctional and community setting and includes frequent interaction with potentially dangerous correctional clients. High stress may be present, as is some danger of assault. Evening, weekend, and alternating shift duty required to provide necessary services and supervision. Field travel is necessary and incumbents may be required to provide private means of transportation. Work related court, community meeting, and Parole Board appearances may be anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or higher, in criminal justice, or a closely related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent or higher AND three (3) years or more experience in human services casework OR related fields, such as mental health/addiction counseling, residential treatment, juvenile justice, direct service legal work, emergency services, corrections, law enforcement, military service, or similar roles.

Note: Possession of a valid driver's license is required, and a criminal background check will be performed prior to hire. Certain convictions can be disqualifying.

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.

Special Requirements

Note: Possession of a valid driver's license is required, and a criminal background check will be performed prior to hire. Certain convictions can be disqualifying.

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.