PAROLE & PROBATION SPECIALIST 3-LOVELOCK

State-of-Nevad; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-Nevad seeks a Parole & Probation Specialist III in Lovelock to lead the development of release plans and coordinate with Nevada Department of Corrections staff. The role involves researching histories, drafting plans, and ensuring accurate documentation for community reintegration.

The incumbent will engage with offenders, review records, monitor compliance, and prepare detailed reports for court and parole board, all while upholding public safety and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with one year of paraprofessional experience in a relevant environment.
• Alternative: high school diploma with three years of related experience.
• Alternatively, one year as Parole & Probation Specialist II in Nevada service.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive, accurate release plans for offenders.
• Review criminal history, institutional records, and disciplinary history.
• Engage with law enforcement and corrections staff to support reintegration.
• Monitor offenders and prepare reports for court/parole board.
• Maintain case files and ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Researching information

Case management

Interviewing clients

Writing reports

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1 year paraprofessional experience

High school diploma + 3 years experience

Parole & Probation Specialist II experience

Tools

Records management system

Job description

The Department of Public Safety is recruiting to fill a Parole & Probation Specialist 3 within the Parole and Probation Division in Lovelock. The incumbent in this position is assigned to the Lovelock Correctional Center, where they work directly with incarcerated individuals and Nevada Department of Corrections staff on a daily basis. The incumbent also has access to the Nevada Highway Patrol field office in Lovelock, as operational needs require. The incumbent is responsible for researching, developing, and completing comprehensive, accurate, and timely release plans that support an offender's successful transition into the community. Duties include reviewing criminal history, institutional records, disciplinary history, and other relevant information to develop individualized release plans that promote public safety while maximizing the offender's opportunity for successful community reintegration. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound independent judgment, effectively manage a diverse workload, and complete assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include prioritizing tasks; organizing work efficiently; meeting established deadlines; maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; and proactively resolving issues to ensure the timely completion of quality release plans in accordance with Division policies, procedures, and mission objectives.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of paraprofessional and/or technical experience researching and verifying information, maintaining case records, interviewing clients, and writing correspondence or reports in a law enforcement, social or behavioral services environment; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Parole & Probation Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Process documentation associated with the release of offenders being paroled, in residential confinement, in drug court supervision, and residing in a state other than Nevada; review files received from the court/parole board for required signatures, pre-release plan, criminal history, parole eligibility dates, and the terms and conditions of parole/probation.

Research the criminal and personal history of the offender including the facts surrounding the current offense, special conditions of release involving restitution, drug and alcohol treatment and testing, counseling and/or community service; obtain reporting instructions and transfer offender files to the appropriate location; notify victims prior to release of offenders or of special circumstances as requested; contact law enforcement agencies that have placed a hold on the offender and arrange for parole to the agency’s custody; contact service providers such as residential and inpatient programs and arrange for program participation upon release from custody.

Monitor offenders through written correspondence and the telephone; contact family, friends, neighbors, employers, treatment counselors and other law enforcement agencies to ensure the parolee or probationer is in compliance with stipulated agreements; establish and monitor compliance with payment plans and renegotiate payments if offender falls in arrears; track actions taken by the court/parole board; prepare various reports regarding violations of probation or parole, progress or discharge, and monthly caseload status; advise and direct offenders to comply with the terms of parole and/or probation.

Develop and maintain case files for each offender containing legal documents regarding criminal history, probation and parole agreements, monthly reports, correspondence and records which chronologically list contacts with the offender; develop and execute case plans; compile information, present recommendations, and submit various reports and documents to the court/parole board for review and action after obtaining supervisory approval; audit case files in compliance with agency standards; prepare statistical reports detailing case activity to conform with agency requirements.

Monitor and track hearing dates; provide documentation for hearings; make appearances at hearings and provide testimony as necessary; obtain hearing results and follow up on court/parole board directives, actions, and recommendations.

Incumbents at this level perform duties as described in the series concept at the advanced journey level and either: 1) Work in the Court Services Unit and assist offenders in completing the pre-sentence interview questionnaire, check offender’s criminal history, complete a risk assessment to determine criminogenic risks and needs. Or 2) Work in the Offender Supervision Unit, under the direct guidance of a sworn officer, and assist them in carrying out investigations and supervision duties to include performing administrative supervision functions for the lowest risk offenders that do not require peace officer certification such as receiving information from the offender, gathering additional information regarding the offender’s activities, determining compliance with administrative conditions of supervision, preparing reports, drafting correspondence, performing risk and needs assessments and documenting information within the records management system for assigned cases. or 3) Work in the Re-Entry Unit, where incumbents are physically located within a correctional facility and/or jail. or 4) Work as a lead worker in the Pre-Release Unit, Interstate Compact Unit, Warrants and Extradition Unit, or similar work unit staffed with a large number of Parole & Probation Specialists. This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: techniques used to conduct extensive research into client or offender criminal, employment and/or income history; English composition skills sufficient to prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

General knowledge of: appropriate courtroom behavior.

Ability to: analyze information, problems, and objectives and identify and recommend solutions; assess and select appropriate communication methods when dealing with deviant and/or emotional behavior; prepare comprehensive investigative reports and recommendations; represent the agency in a pre-hearing or judicial environment; provide chronological exhibits and testimony in court; provide guidance and train new and lower-level staff.