Probation/Parole Officer 1

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

IPERS retirement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid time off

Job summary

State of Iowa - Executive Branch is seeking a Probation Parole Officer 1 to directly serve clients and support pro-social behavior change within a multidisciplinary team. The role includes training in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies to facilitate lasting transformation.

The position offers a variable schedule, with hours generally Monday–Friday and eventual weekend rotation for pretrial interviews, under the Iowa Department of Corrections.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in any field.
• A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience in a human services or criminal justice field, where thirty semester hours of coursework equals one year of experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of full-time work as a Residential Officer.

Responsibilities

• Direct service provider with clients, eliciting and supporting pro-social behaviors and focusing on programming for personal growth and reducing reoffending risk.
• Observe and assess client behaviors and interactions as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team, using strong communication to build relationships.
• Support case managers and clients in achieving goals, considering individual needs, disabilities, trauma, and cultural responsiveness; participate in safety and emergency responses when required.

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you thrive in dynamic and demanding situations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a key player in preparing clients for successful reentry into society as a Probation Parole Officer 1 at the Iowa Department of Corrections.

Hours: This is a variable schedule position. The hours are generally Monday-Friday, 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. As a result, the position will eventually require rotating weekend mornings (estimated 1 weekend per month) to cover pretrial interview requirements for Saturday and Sunday coverage. Weekend duties will rotate with other pretrial staff with weekend hours starting when this part of the program is operational (anticipated in 1-2 years).

Role Overview: As a Probation Parole Officer 1, you will be a direct service provider with clients. You will play an essential role in eliciting and supporting pro-social behaviors, with a focus on programming that fosters personal growth and reduces the risk of reoffending.

Team Collaboration: We value initiative and independent judgment, and you will be part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively to observe and assess client behaviors and interactions. Your exceptional communication skills and ability to build quality relationships with clients will be essential in driving positive change.

Training: You’ll be trained to employ effective behavior change techniques, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies, to facilitate lasting transformation.

Client Support: Your dedication to client welfare extends to supporting case managers and clients in achieving their goals, considering individual needs, disabilities, trauma, and cultural responsiveness.

Safety: Safety is paramount, and you will be prepared to respond to emergencies using appropriate defensive tactics and life-saving measures.

Company Culture: We value integrity, ethical conduct, and attention to detail in all aspects of our work, and we invite you to become an integral part of our team dedicated to transforming lives and promoting community safety.

What We Offer

• Annual salary ranging from $50,960.00 to $76,190.40, depending on experience
• Paid time off including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave with no cap on the sick leave hours that you can accrue
• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
• IPERS Retirement package and option for deferred compensation
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Free Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Discount Programs

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in any field.
• A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience in a human services or criminal justice field, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of full-time work as a Residential Officer.

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