Probation and Parole Officer I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Salt River (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Justice & Public Safety Cabinet is hiring a Probation and Parole Officer I in Shepherdsville, KY. This full-time executive-branch role involves planning offender supervision, preparing court/board documents, and acting as a liaison with enforcement agencies.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, self-direction, and problem-solving abilities to address offender-related issues such as addiction, housing, and employment.

Qualifications

• Education required: bachelor's degree.
• Experience: none required.
• Substitution rules allow related probation/parole or criminal justice experience.

Responsibilities

• Formulate an offender supervision plan.
• Prepare documents for Court and Parole Board.
• Liaise between 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

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 10/4/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID: req81446

Job Title: 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: 138 Old Preston HWY S, Suite 2 Shepherdsville, KY 40165

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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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

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 typicaly 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

Contact: Lindsey Smith at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D