Probation and Parole Officer 1

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking an entry-level Probation/Parole Investigator to supervise and counsel a caseload of adult offenders from the Clarksburg area. You will perform home plan investigations, write numerous investigative reports, and participate in cooperative investigations across counties.

The role requires successful completion of specialized training and may include reporting to the Parole Board. Travel across Harrison County and surrounding counties is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Preference for degrees in Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, Management, Political Science, Industrial Relations/Management, Organizational Behavior/Management, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Social Work or closely related field.
• Substitution: Experience in counseling, law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, social services, and/or rehabilitation services may substitute for the required training at a rate of one year of experience for every thirty semester hours of required training.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, counsel, and provide supervision for designated caseload of adult probationers or parolees.
• Prepare home plan investigations and other investigative reports, clemency reports, and cooperative investigations for other states.
• Produce post-sentence reports for the Parole Board and other corrections facilities and violation reports in the region.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, performs work at the entry level, in investigating, counseling, and providing continuous supervision for designated caseload of adult probationers or parolees to assist in their social and personal adjustment. Work involves close contact with potentially dangerous offenders with criminal backgrounds. This involves completing all assignments to include but not limited to home plan investigation and other investigative reports, clemency reports, co-operative investigations for other states, post-sentence reports for the Parole Board and other corrections facilities and violation reports in the region. Applicants shall successfully complete specialized training as assigned, including any training, licensing, certification, or educational requirements.

Performs related duties as assigned.

• This position will be based in the Clarksburg Parole Office.

In addition to Harrison County, will also perform duties in Doddridge, Marion, Monongalia Taylor, Preston counties.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Preference shall be given to applicants with a degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, Management, Political Science, Industrial Relations/Management, Organizational Behavior/Management, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Social Work or closely related field.

OR

Substitution: Experience in counseling, law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, social services, and/or rehabilitation services may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of required training.

Condition of Employment with Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR)

Firearms are to be distributed at the discretion of the Commissioner of the DCR and anyone authorized to carry a firearm must successfully complete a psychological evaluation prior to issuance. Positions authorized to carry a firearm must meet annual training requirements established through the West Virginia Corrections Academy.

Other Information

PG: 12 $35,702 - $61,628

Market Rate: $54,918

Division of Corrections: Probationary period 1 yr.