Parole/Probation Officer 9 - P11

State of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations for applicants

NCNET training for new hires

Job summary

The State of Michigan is seeking a Parole/Probation Officer to supervise a caseload of offenders and prepare detailed background reports for Circuit Court sentencing decisions. Duties include monitoring probationers and parolees, with potential assignments to sex offender cases, GPS monitoring, or ICAC tasks.

Position requires strong investigative abilities, clear communication, and the ability to work under stress while adhering to department policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work or related fields.
• Parole/Probation Officer 9–11 level experience or equivalent.
• Alternate education/experience pathways as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare background reports on offenders for sentencing decisions.
• Supervise a caseload of probationers and parolees.
• May oversee sex offenders, electronic monitoring (GPS) and specialized caseloads.
• Act as an embedded agent with local law enforcement, or ICAC duties.
• Follow Department policies, DOMs, and guiding principles to meet agency goals.

Skills

Investigations

Stress management

Communication

Public relations

Computer skills

Report writing

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice / related fields

Job description

Job Description

The employee will be responsible for a variety of job functions related to offenders, coaching to help those under supervision address their needs and learn new skills that lead to a more prosocial lifestyle and ultimately protection of the public. These responsibilities include, but not limited to, the preparation of background reports on offenders convicted in Circuit Court which will be utilized to determine sentences; supervision of offenders placed on community supervision through Court ordered probation or parole from a state correctional facility. The employee will be required to supervise a caseload of offenders, which may include but is not limited to: sex offenders, offenders placed on a variety of electronic monitoring devices including Global Positioning System (GPS), gender specific, mentally ill, Interstate Compact, or other specialized caseloads as designated by the Deputy Director of Field Operations. The employee may be assigned to act as an embedded agent assigned to a local law enforcement agency, an Institutional Parole Agent, or an Internet Crimes Against Children Agent (ICAC). The employee will follow policy, procedures, Director Office Memorandums (DOM) and Guiding Principles of the Department of Corrections in order to meet the goals of the Department.

This is a position in which the incumbent has regular unsupervised access to and direct contact with probationers, or parolees, and is a DART (Drug/Alcohol Test Designated) position in accordance with Civil Service Rules. Some positions assigned as Institutional Parole Agents may have regular unsupervised access to and direct contact with prisoners more than 50% of the time. Considerable independent judgement is required to carry out assignments that have significant impact on services or programs.

This position will be located at the location below:

Court Services
5301 Russell St., Ste. 4005,
Detroit, MI 48211

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The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017 . Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

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Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, sociology, school social work, social work administration, education psychology, family relations, human services, or theology.

Experience

Parole/Probation Officer 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Parole/Probation Officer 10
One year of professional experience working with adult offenders equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer 9.

Parole/Probation Officer P11
Two years of professional experience working with adult offenders equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer, including one year equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer 10.

Alternate Education And Experience

Parole/Probation Officer 9
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and one year of Department of Corrections' experience.

OR

Education level typically acquired through the completion of high school and one year as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11 or Corrections Shift Supervisor 11; or, two years as a Corrections Field Services Assistant E10, Corrections Medical Unit Officer E10, Corrections Resident Representative E10, Corrections Security Representative E10, Corrections Transportation Officer E10, Resident Unit Officer E10, or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer E10; or, three years as a Corrections Medical Officer E9 or Corrections Officer E9.

Additional Requirements And Information

• Ability to conduct investigations, evaluate findings, and prepare reports.
• Ability to work under stress and hazardous situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
• Ability to operate a computer and maintain good computer skills.
• Ability to write grammatical and accurate reports.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have possession of a valid driver’s license and the availability of an automobile for business.
• Agents must have a good driving record. Agents must own or have access to an automobile which is properly registered and insured.

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.