Probation & Parole Field Officer

State of Tennessee; Blountville (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is hiring for an entry-level probation and parole position in Blountville, TN. The role involves learning to plan and implement services for probation and parole under supervision, with progression after a training period.

The job requires a bachelor's degree (or substitution with relevant experience), successful completion of background checks, and compliance with firearms, drug testing, and training requirements at the Tennessee Correction Academy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience may substitute the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be willing to qualify with assigned weapons, be at least 18, a United States citizen, have good moral character, and pass a background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains offenders records and reports; identifies criminal activities and background information.
• Monitors offenders under supervision to ensure compliance with release requirements.
• Interviews probationers/parolees to evaluate progress and checks databases for incidents.
• Conducts pre-hearing investigations and testifies in court/parole hearings as required.
• Liaises with judges, court personnel, law enforcement and other agencies.
• Interacts positively with colleagues and offenders to maintain a respectful environment.
• Addresses non-compliance by offenders with sanctions and may write warrants or reports.
• Supervises probationers on community-based sentences and conducts field supervision visits.
• Conducts risk and needs assessments to determine risk factors and tailor supervision.

Skills

Complex Problem Solving

Active Learning and Listening

Instructing

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Personal Computer

Telephone

Fax Machine

Printer

Motor Vehicles

Job description

State of Tennessee is hiring for an entry-level probation and parole position in Blountville, TN. The role involves learning to plan and implement services for probation and parole under supervision, with progression after a training period.

The job requires a bachelor's degree (or substitution with relevant experience), successful completion of background checks, and compliance with firearms, drug testing, and training requirements at the Tennessee Correction Academy.