Parole and Probation Officer

ND Dept of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Grand Forks (ND); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking a Parole and Probation Officer III to supervise a specialized sex offender caseload in Grand Forks, ND. This role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and professional boundaries to protect the community while guiding rehabilitation.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, supervision plans, regular contact with supervisees, and collaboration with law enforcement and treatment partners.

Qualifications

• Sound judgment and strong communication skills are required.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with individuals with complex supervision needs.
• Commitment to community safety and rehabilitative supervision.

Responsabilités

• Supervise individuals on a specialized sex offender caseload with intensive supervision.
• Conduct risk and needs assessments and develop individualized supervision plans.
• Maintain regular contact through office visits, field contacts, and monitoring activities.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, treatment providers, courts, and community partners.
• Prepare accurate case documentation, reports, and court recommendations while maintaining confidentiality.

Connaissances

Judgment

Communication

Professional boundaries

Formation

Bachelor's degree preferred (behavioral science, business, education)

5 years work exp in corrections/law enforcement/education/behavioral health

Associate's degree in behavioral science

7 years work exp in criminal justice

Description du poste

Summary Of Work

Parole and Probation Officer III

The North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is seeking a Parole and Probation Officer III to join our team in Grand Forks, ND. In this role, you'll supervise a specialized sex offender caseload that requires intensive supervision, close monitoring, and a strong commitment to community safety.

To be successful in this role, you'll need sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries while working with individuals who have complex supervision needs. You'll balance accountability with opportunities for rehabilitation, using a consistent and thorough approach to supervision.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Supervise individuals on a specialized sex offender caseload, monitor compliance with supervision conditions, and respond appropriately to violations
• Conduct risk and needs assessments, develop individualized supervision plans, and adjust supervision strategies based on identified risks and individual progress
• Maintain regular contact with individuals under supervision through office visits, field contacts, and other monitoring activities
• Collaborate with law enforcement, treatment providers, courts, and community partners to coordinate supervision and support public safety
• Prepare accurate case documentation, reports, and court recommendations while maintaining confidentiality and following applicable policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:

• 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 Grand Forks, ND.

About Team ND

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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.

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