Probation and Parole Officer District 6

State of Missouri; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Annual and Sick Leave

Uniforms Provided

Training Opportunities

Access to Credit Union

Retirement System

Employee Wellness Initiatives

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking department dedicated to transforming lives and enhancing community safety. In this impactful role, you will engage with offenders, assess their needs, and develop strategies for effective supervision. Your work will contribute to the rehabilitation of individuals within the criminal justice system, ensuring they have the skills to reintegrate into society successfully. The department values employee growth, offering a guaranteed pay increase for service and a commitment to promoting from within. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in social services, corrections casework, or related fields required.
• Valid vehicle operator’s license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Investigate offender environments and assess needs/risk levels.
• Counsel offenders and assist with adjustment planning.
• Prepare reports and administer testing as required.

Skills

Social Services

Counseling

Data Collection and Analysis

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Related Field

Vocational Experience

Job description

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!

• Missouri State Employee Retirement System
• Deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)
• Paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Cafeteria plan
• Paid holidays
• 10 hours annual leave per month
• 10 hours sick leave per month
• Uniforms provided when required
• Pre-service and in-service training
• Access to credit union
• Direct deposit of paycheck (required)
• Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives
• MOST 529 College Savings Program

Responsibilities:

1. Investigates offender's home/work/social environments for circuit courts/Board of Probation and Parole; collects/verifies/evaluates data; incorporates into reports and records; assesses needs/risk levels to determine appropriate supervision strategies to ensure effective offender management/public safety; and submits reports thereof to designated legal authorities.
2. Contacts offenders in their homes, places of employment or confinement and counsels them regarding personal/adjustment problems; attends court to receive court assignments/make reports.
3. Assists in vocational/educational/social adjustment planning for assigned offenders; cooperates with public/private agencies and law enforcement agencies; investigates offender violations; takes appropriate action including issuance of warrants.
4. Prepares statistical reports of activities; administers/observes breathalyzer/urinalysis testing; assists in special investigations/research projects/other activities; serves on committees/task forces within the Department and community; performs other related work as assigned; as employee becomes more experienced/demonstrates proficiency, levels of supervision become more general.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four or more years of vocational or higher level experience is required in social services, probation and parole, corrections casework or custody, guidance and counseling, education, psychology, sociology, mental health, substance use, law enforcement, or experience closely related to the above listed responsibilities; AND possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

(Earned credit hour from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year).

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.

The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years!

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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