Parole and Probation Officer

ND Dept of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking a Parole and Probation Officer III - Mental Health Specialist in Bismarck. You will supervise a high-need caseload and coordinate with law enforcement, courts, and treatment providers to address complex behavioral health needs while ensuring public safety and rehabilitation.

This role involves extensive community work, travel, and responsibilities such as case record management, progress reviews, and making recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with preference given to behavioral science, business, education, or a closely related field.
• Five years of work experience directly interacting with individuals in corrections, law enforcement, education, or behavioral health setting.
• OR: Associate's degree in behavioral science and seven years of work experience in criminal justice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a high-need caseload and monitor compliance.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, courts, correctional facilities, and treatment providers.
• Connect individuals with treatment and community resources.
• Review progress and adjust supervision and treatment plans.
• Prepare records and participate in hearings as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate's degree in behavioral science

Job description

Summary Of Work

Parole and Probation Officer III - Mental Health Specialist

Are you ready to advance your career while making a difference in your community? The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is seeking a Parole and Probation Officer III Mental Health Specialist in Bismarck, ND. As a POIII Mental Health Specialist, you will supervise a specialized caseload of individuals with complex behavioral health needs while balancing public safety, accountability, and rehabilitation. This position involves extensive work in the community, working with law enforcement, courts, treatment providers, and other professionals to address challenges that may affect an individual's success under supervision.

In This Role, You Will

• Supervise a high need caseload, assess risks and individual needs, monitor compliance with supervision requirements, and respond to violations or urgent behavioral health concerns
• Work with law enforcement, courts, correctional facilities, and treatment providers to coordinate supervision, release planning, and services for individuals with complex needs
• Connect individuals with appropriate treatment and community resources while encouraging accountability and progress toward supervision goals
• Review individual progress, assess ongoing supervision and treatment needs, and make recommendations to address concerns or changes in circumstances
• Prepare and maintain case records, reports, and documentation, and participate in violation hearings or other court related proceedings as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with preference given to majors in behavioral science, business, education, or a closely related field
• Five years of work experience directly interacting with individuals in corrections, law enforcement, education, or behavioral health setting

OR

• Associate's degree in behavioral science
• Seven years of work experience in criminal justice

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible for licensure as a North Dakota Peace Officer
• Must attend the first available basic peace officer training program recognized by the North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board to obtain authorization to perform the duties of a Parole and Probation Officer

Location: This position is located in Bismarck, ND and will require frequent travel.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

Total Rewards:

The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

Agency Specific

About DOCR

The ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is about transforming lives, influencing change and strengthening community. Through the commitment of nearly 1,000 team members, DOCR supports more than 2,000 individuals in our facilities and 7,000 in our communities.

We value innovation, integrity, professionalism, respect, opportunity for change, teamwork and transparency.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.