Probation and Parole Officer 1

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation seeks an entry-level probation/parole officer to investigate and counsel a designated caseload of adult offenders, ensuring social and personal adjustment under supervision. The role involves preparing various investigative and court-related reports and collaborating with other agencies.

The position is based in the Wheeling Parole Office. Bachelor’s degree is required (preferred fields listed); substitution with relevant experience may

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Fields preferred include Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Corrections or related fields.
• Substitution: Experience in counseling, law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, social services or rehabilitation may substitute for the required training at a rate of 1 year of experience for every 30 semester hours of training.
• Firearms distribution and required psychological evaluation prior to issuance; annual training requirements through WV Corrections Academy.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, counsel and provide supervision for a designated caseload of adult probationers or parolees to aid in social and personal adjustment.
• Complete home plan investigations, clemency reports, cooperative investigations, post-sentence reports for the Parole Board and other relevant corrections facilities.
• Prepare and file violation reports and related documentation for the region.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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.