Probation Parole Officer 2

State-of-Iow; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and

Sick leave with no cap

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

IPERS Retirement package

Flexible Spending Accounts

Free Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

State of Iowa is seeking a Probation/Parole Officer 2 to play a key role in preparing clients for successful reentry into society. You will engage with clients in high-contact settings, support pro-social behaviors, and work in a multidisciplinary team to monitor progress while documenting caseloads in ICON.

The role emphasizes integrity, ethical conduct, and precise record-keeping, with training in motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies to foster lasting behavioral change.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in any field.
• Four years of education and/or full-time experience in a human services or criminal justice field, with college coursework as credit.
• 18 months of full-time Probation/Parole Officer 1 experience within the State executive branch.

Responsibilities

• Supervise individuals under court-ordered probation, pretrial release, parole, or related statuses.
• Document caseload information into the ICON system per performance standards.
• Apply behavior-change techniques (motivational interviewing, CBT) to support client progress and reduce risk of reoffending.
• Engage in multidisciplinary teamwork to observe, assess, and support pro-social behaviors.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Independent judgment

Motivational interviewing

Cognitive behavioral techniques

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

ICON database

Job description

Probation/Parole Officer 2

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 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.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field.
2. 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.
3. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of full-time work as a Probation/Parole Officer 1.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.