Probation Parole Officer 2

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

IPERS retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Employee discount programs

Job summary

State of Iowa - Executive Branch seeks a Probation/Parole Officer II to support successful reentry and community safety. You will work directly with clients in high-contact settings, applying evidence-based approaches to reduce reoffending and promote pro-social behavior.

As part of a cohesive, multidisciplinary team, you will observe client progress, document case details in ICON, and use motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies to facilitate lasting transformation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in any field.
• Total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in a human services or criminal justice field, where 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of full-time work as a Probation/Parole Officer 1.

Responsibilities

• Supervise court-ordered individuals on probation, pretrial release, parole, or related statuses.
• Observe and assess client behaviors and interactions to inform case planning.
• Employ behavior change techniques (motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral strategies) to support lasting transformation.
• Document caseload information in the electronic database (ICON) according to performance standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivational interviewing

Cognitive behavioral strategies

Observation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ICON database

Job description

Probation/Parole Officer 2

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community?

Job Description

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 2 at the Iowa Department of Corrections.

As a Probation Parole Officer 2, you will be a direct service provider, engaging in high-contact interactions 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.

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.

Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of tasks from supervision of person’s court ordered to probation, pretrial release, released to parole, work release, Interstate Compact cases or individuals who are in our residential facility documenting information with respect to caseload management into our electronic database (ICON) according to performance standards. You'll be trained to employ effective behavior change techniques, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies, to facilitate lasting transformation.

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.

As a State of Iowa Employee, you will also receive a robust benefits package including:

• 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 four-year college or university with a degree in any field.
• A total of four 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 Probation/Parole Officer 1.