Probation and Parole Officer I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Owensboro (KY); Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections in Owensboro, seeks Probation and Parole Officers to help supervise offenders and support re-entry.

This full-time executive branch position pays $52,501.44 annually, requires a bachelor's degree, firearms qualification, and compliance with laws; offers overtime eligibility and a 12-month probationary period.

Applicants must be 21+, may substitute education/experience as described; contact Angela Inglish for more information.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Advertisement Closes 11/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade 14

Salary $52,501.44 Annually

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location 121 East 2nd Street, Third Floor Owensboro, KY 42301 USA

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 of Corrections 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.

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 the enforcement officials.
• Testify in Court.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records.
• Provide supervision and counsel for offenders.
• Submit and act on arrest warrants.

Ideal candidate

• 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.
• Possess reasoning ability to solve problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusionsin a fast-paced environment.

All applicants must meet all federal and state laws applicable to the carrying, use, and possession of firearms and ammunition at the time of employment. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other 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 for additional 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 the rehabilitation 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-for-year 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 job classification; 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 other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and 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 transporting violators 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 Angela Inglish at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D