Parole and Probation Officer

County of Blair; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 21,991 - 31,321; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

90% employer-paid health insurance

Pension plan

14 annual paid holidays

Job summary

A regional government agency in Altoona, PA is seeking a Parole and Probation Officer. The successful candidate will supervise offenders, conduct investigations, and enforce court orders. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive benefits starting after 30 days and a wage of $19.35/hour for a 37.5-hour workweek, with opportunities for overtime. This is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with a clean record for employment.
• Capacity to create a sense of purpose and respond to difficult situations.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a caseload of adult offenders and enforce court orders.
• Meet with offenders in office and field to assist in adjustment.
• Conduct investigations and prepare social and legal case histories.

Skills

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Strong customer service orientation

Excellent written and oral communications skills

Proficient organizational abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, social work, sociology, psychology or related field

Job description

Multiple openings exist for parole and probation officer in both the Hollidaysburg, PA, and Altoona, PA, locations of Adult Parole and Probation. The hires will supervise a caseload of adult offenders; enforce orders of the court and conditions of supervision; meet with offenders in the office and field; investigate complaints about offenders promptly; help offenders adjust to life in the community; prevent future criminal acts and technical violations; conduct investigations, prepare social and legal case histories, pre-sentence investigations, and pre-release/parole plans as required; conduct counseling interviews with assigned offenders; suggest constructive method(s) for addressing such problems; conduct drug and alcohol testing; refer offenders to appropriate agencies for treatment and other services; review inmate initial adjustment and/or behavior with prison authorities; develop professional relationships with law enforcement agencies, human services providers, and other staff; perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants will possess a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, social work, sociology, psychology, or related field; valid Pennsylvania driver's license with a record that will not prohibit employment; self-motivation; flexibility to adapt to unexpected situations; capacity to create a sense of purpose; capacity to anticipate and respond to difficult or dangerous situations; strong customer service orientation with the ability to build rapport and work cooperatively with others; excellent written and oral communications skills; courteous, patient, and professional demeanor; proficient organizational abilities and attention to detail; experience maintaining confidentiality; and computer literacy.

Competitive benefits package begins first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO health with vision and three-tier pharmacy components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k), group term life insurance, short-term disability, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac, 14 annual paid holidays, sick time, and ample time-off provisions. Starting wage is $19.35/hour x 37.5-hour workweek and occasional overtime. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER