Probation and Parole Supervisor

JobAps; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Disability accommodations

Job summary

State of Delaware Department of Correction seeks a supervisory Probation and Parole Officer to manage case supervision, evaluate offender progress, and coordinate community resources. The role involves interviews, risk assessment, report writing, and testifying before boards or courts.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with probation terms, conducting investigations, and leading a team of officers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Minimum three years in probation/parole work and related duties.
• Experience in conducting investigations and interviews.
• Experience providing testimony before boards or courts.
• Experience in case management and service planning.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interview offenders to obtain personal and delinquent histories and assess risk.
• Determine methods to address offender problems based on resources.
• Develop and implement case supervision and treatment plans.
• Monitor offender compliance through visits and contacts.
• Investigate parole violations and assist law enforcement as needed.
• Attend hearings and prepare progress reports.
• Prepare records, reports, and disposition recommendations.
• Coordinate with courts, agencies, and service providers to ensure compliance.

Skills

Public safety experience

Investigations & interviews

Case management

Testimony before boards

Policy interpretation

Narrative report writing

Staff supervision

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Summary Statement

This is the supervisory level.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Interviews offenders to obtain and verify personal, social and delinquent/criminal histories; evaluates information and offenders' attitude toward offense to determine community risk, frequency of client contact and identify needs.
• Determines appropriate methods of addressing offender problems and needs based on nature and complexity of problems, offender's stability and available community resources.
• Develops and implements case supervision/treatment plans outlining goals and objectives to be accomplished and the methods and techniques to be used.
• Monitors offenders' activities to ensure compliance with the conditions of probation and parole through field visits, office appointments and telephone contact.
• Investigates possible probation and parole violations; may request warrant for arrest, search or seizure; may assist law enforcement officials in executing warrant.
• Attends hearings to answer questions, make recommendations and presents progress reports.
• Prepares narrative reports describing probation/parole violations, progress, evaluations and recommendations for case disposition.
• Prepares and updates a variety of records and files.
• Contacts offenders and their families, the courts, Board of Parole, various state institutions, community resources, mental health facilities and employers to ensure that offenders comply with the conditions of probation and/or parole and that they receive services, e.g., drug counseling, employment and family counseling, and related services.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Probation and Parole Supervisor

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher.
• Three years experience in probation and parole work which includes motivating and ensuring offenders comply with terms of court imposed probation or conditions of release from a correctional facility including arrests and searches.
• Three years experience in conducting investigations which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
• Three years experience in providing testimony before boards, commissions, administrative bodies or court officials.
• Three years experience in case management which includes assessing, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating options and services to meet an individuals human service needs.
• Three years experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

Applicants may only apply if they are current permanent employees of the State of Delaware Dept. of Correction in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts will be working three days shifts from 8:00 am-4:00 pm and two night shifts from 2:00 pm- 10:00 pm.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call [phone]. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.