Probation and Parole Officer I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring a Probation and Parole Officer I in Louisville to supervise offenders, prepare court and agency documentation, and coordinate with law enforcement. The role supports community safety and offender re-entry.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and willingness to perform duties such as testimony, report writing, and supervision in a fast-paced environment. Firearms training is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in probation/parole or related fields can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Must meet licensure/certification requirements and firearms training as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Formulate a plan with the offender for ongoing supervision.
• Prepare documentation as ordered by the Court System and Parole Board.
• Act as liaison between the offender and enforcement officials.
• Testify in Court.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records.
• Provide supervision and counsel for offenders.
• Submit and act on arrest warrants.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Self-directed

Problem-solving with offender issues

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Probation and Parole Officer I

Pay Grade: 14

Salary: $52,501.44 Annually

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet

Location: 1407 W Jefferson Street, Suite 1000
Louisville, KY 40203

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Creating a better, safer Kentucky.

If you want to make a difference in your community and be a part of an exciting team, the Department ofCorrections may have a Career for you! The Department is hiring for Probation and Parole Officers whocontribute to the safety of the communities and re-entry of offenders into society.

• Formulate a plan with the offender for ongoing supervision.
• Prepare documentation as ordered by the Court System and Parole Board.
• Act as liaison between the offender and the enforcement officials.
• Testify in Court.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records.
• Provide supervision and counsel for offenders.
• Submit and act on arrest warrants.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be highly motivated and self-directed.
• Able to solve problems while working with a vast array of offender issues including addiction,behavior, family, housing, and employment.
• Candidate should possess reasoning ability to solve problems, establish facts and draw validconclusions in a fast-paced environment.

All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession offirearms and ammunition at the time of employment.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in probation work and/or parole work, corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with therehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12- 21) in a residential, correctional, group home,detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above will substitute for the required education on a year-foryear basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 21 years of age. Will be required to carry and, or, use a firearm; applicant must not be prohibited from the purchase,receipt, or, possession of firearms, ammunition, or both pursuant to applicable federal or state law while employed in this jobclassification; applicant must demonstrate competence with a firearm by successful completion of all required firearms safety training courses offered or approved by the hiring agency. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or othercredentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possessesand maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Employees typically work with convicted felons which may present hazardous situations such as arresting and/or transportingviolators to proper authorities.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Colter Turner at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D