Parole & Probation Officer — Shape Safer Communities

State of Missouri; Caruthersville (MO); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Missouri State Employee Retirement Sys

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

10 hours annual leave per month

10 hours sick leave per month

Uniforms provided

Résumé du poste

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks qualified candidates for Probation & Parole Assistant roles. You will interview offenders, collect information, and prepare reports for court and parole authorities, contributing to public safety and successful offender reintegration. A valid driver’s license and strong judgment are essential.

All required documents must be received by the closing date. The department emphasizes internal promotion and offers comprehensive benefits and retirement

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience as a Probation & Parole Assistant, Correctional Officer, or Office Support Assistant or above within the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• OR Four or more years of vocational or paraprofessional experience in social services, probation and parole, corrections casework/custody, law enforcement, guidance/counseling, mental health, health, substance use, public/business administration, or experience closely related to the listed responsibilities; AND possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year

Responsabilités

• Investigates offender's home/work/social environments for circuit courts/Parole Board; collects/verifies/evaluates data; incorporates into reports and records; assesses needs/risk levels to determine appropriate supervision strategies to ensure effective offender management/public safety; and submits reports thereof to designated legal authorities
• Contacts offenders in their homes, places of employment or confinement and counsels them regarding personal/adjustment problems; attends court to receive court assignments/make reports
• Assists in vocational/educational/social adjustment planning for assigned offenders; cooperates with public /private agencies and law enforcement agencies; investigates offender violations; takes appropriate action including issuance of a warrants
• Prepares statistical reports of activities; administers/observes breathalyzer/urinalysis testing; assists in special investigations/research projects/other activities; serves on committees/task forces within the Department and community; performs other related work as assigned; as employee becomes more experienced/demonstrates proficiency, levels of supervision become more general
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license
• Successful completion of safety training including defensive tactics and the ability to re-qualify annually.

Description du poste

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks qualified candidates for Probation & Parole Assistant roles. You will interview offenders, collect information, and prepare reports for court and parole authorities, contributing to public safety and successful offender reintegration. A valid driver’s license and strong judgment are essential.

All required documents must be received by the closing date. The department emphasizes internal promotion and offers comprehensive benefits and retirement