Probation and Parole Officer 1

West Virginia; Vineyard Hills (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) in Wheeling, WV, seeks an entry-level probation/parole officer. You will investigate home plans, counsel offenders, and provide continuous supervision for designated caseloads to aid social and personal adjustment of adults with criminal backgrounds.

Responsibilities include preparing various reports, including clemency and post-sentence reports, and collaborating on cross-state investigations.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree or substitution per policy.
• Experience in counseling, law enforcement, or social services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate home plans and prepare reports for the Parole Board and DCR.
• Complete clemency and post-sentence reports as assigned.
• Prepare violation reports for the region and assist in related investigations.
• Conduct cooperative investigations for other states as required.

Skills

Investigations

Counseling

Parole supervision

Criminal justice knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 Wheeling Parole Office.

In addition to Ohio county this position will be responsible for Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Tyler, and Wetzel Counties.

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.

Division of Corrections: Probationary period 1 yr.