Parole Officer – Public Safety & Community Reintegration

State of Indiana; Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 43 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

State of Indiana is hiring a Parole Officer to supervise offenders across Parole District 2. The role requires strong assessment, counseling, and community resource skills to aid reintegration. The position emphasizes safety, accountability, and collaboration with law enforcement and service providers.

Benefits include a robust package, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. A high school diploma plus relevant experience may be considered, with on-going training and

Qualificações

• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Must qualify for and maintain firearm certification and carry a firearm.
• Broad knowledge of the laws, rules, departmental policy, and procedures concerning supervision of paroled offenders.
• Working knowledge of community resources to aid in reintegration.
• Extensive problem-solving abilities as it relates to case management.
• Ability to assess an offender’s risk level and report signs of illness or inappropriate behavior.
• Ability to conduct a thorough and accurate investigation into a parolee's activities.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with parolees, families, employers, and service providers.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to apply as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Complete an initial Risk Assessment and a Re-entry Accountability Plan on each offender.
• Maintain and provide accurate electronic and written records concerning supervision of parolees.
• Communicate with parolees and complete subsequent case notes as required.
• Monitor a parolee’s movement, housing, employment, and other services.
• Provide counseling and assist in securing employment, schooling, training and housing.
• Promote and develop community resources for offender programs and treatment and maintain records of community resources.
• Conduct community-based investigations for clemency and parole and apprehend offenders as needed.
• Serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings and hearings.
• Hold probable cause hearings and administer drug/alcohol screenings.
• Respond to emergency contacts on a 24/7 basis.
• Transport or assist in transportation of offenders to facilities.

Conhecimentos

Drug screening

Firearm certification

Laws & policies

Community resources

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Investigation

Relationship building

Critical thinking

Formação académica

High School Diploma or HSE

Descrição da oferta de emprego

State of Indiana is hiring a Parole Officer to supervise offenders across Parole District 2. The role requires strong assessment, counseling, and community resource skills to aid reintegration. The position emphasizes safety, accountability, and collaboration with law enforcement and service providers.

Benefits include a robust package, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. A high school diploma plus relevant experience may be considered, with on-going training and