Parole & Probation Specialist III - Community Reintegration

State of Nevada; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, is seeking a Parole & Probation Specialist 3 in Lovelock. The incumbent develops comprehensive release plans for offenders transitioning back to the community, collaborating with incarcerated individuals and Nevada Department of Corrections staff.

The role requires reviewing criminal history and institutional records to inform individualized plans, exercising independent judgment, and managing a diverse workload with tight deadlines at the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus one year paraprofessional/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 Parole & Probation Specialist II in Nevada State service or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Process documentation associated with the release of offenders being paroled or residing in residential confinement or drug court supervision.
• Research, develop, and complete comprehensive, accurate release plans supporting an offender's reintegration into the community.
• Review criminal history, institutional and disciplinary records to inform individualized release plans while ensuring public safety and adherence to Division policies.

Skills

Interviewing clients

Maintaining case records

Writing correspondence or reports

Time management

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma with 3 years experience

One year of Parole & Probation Specialist II in Nevada State service

Job description

The State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, is seeking a Parole & Probation Specialist 3 in Lovelock. The incumbent develops comprehensive release plans for offenders transitioning back to the community, collaborating with incarcerated individuals and Nevada Department of Corrections staff.

The role requires reviewing criminal history and institutional records to inform individualized plans, exercising independent judgment, and managing a diverse workload with tight deadlines at the