PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICER 2 SPECIALIZED CASE UNIT - 09222026-81064

State of Tennessee

Memphis (TN)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 61,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The State of Tennessee, Department of Correction, is seeking a Probation/Parole Officer 2 in Shelby County to supervise adult offenders on probation, parole, or other community-based alternatives to incarceration. The role emphasizes fieldwork, risk assessment, and restoration-focused case management.

Applicants must meet education/experience requirements, be U.S. citizens, pass background checks, and complete the Tennessee Correction Academy training during the probation period.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time professional level experience in one or more of the following: probation/parole, counseling, social work, investigative, or legal experience.
Substitution of Experience for Education: Full-time relevant professional experience, to include law enforcement experience, may be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Substitution of Graduate Course Work for Experience: Graduate course credit received from an accredited college or university in social science, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, social work and/or law may be substitute for the required experience to a maximum of one year (e.g., an additional 36 graduate quarter hours in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience)
Substitution of Experience for Education: Full-time related professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. This includes law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

Officers in this classification possess a solid foundation of competency and can independently supervise adult offenders placed on probation, parole, or other community-based alternatives to incarceration. Duties are carried out in accordance with state law, judicial directives, and agency policy.
This position involves regular fieldwork, including home, employment, and community visits. Officers must maintain readiness to perform enforcement responsibilities, ensure public safety, and support offender rehabilitation and accountability. The role requires sound judgment, strong communication and investigative skills, and the ability to manage a structured caseload in both office and field environments.
The ideal candidate is highly motivated, dependable, and committed to making a positive impact in their community, especially when working with individuals who may have complex needs or require intensive supervision.
All incumbents must successfully complete a one-year probationary performance period.

Skills

Complex Problem Solving

Active Learning and Listening

Critical Thinking

Learning Strategies

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Personal Computer

Telephone

Fax Machine

Printer

Motor Vehicles

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/22/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Closing Date/Time 10/05/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $4,057.00 - $5,078.00

Salary (Annually) $48,684.00 - $60,936.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Memphis, TN

Department Correction

Location of (1) Position(s) to be filled: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, SHELBY COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time professional level experience in one or more of the following: probation/parole, counseling, social work, investigative, or legal experience.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Full-time relevant professional experience, to include law enforcement experience, may be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Substitution of Graduate Course Work for Experience: Graduate course credit received from an accredited college or university in social science, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, social work and/or law may be substitute for the required experience to a maximum of one year (e.g., an additional 36 graduate quarter hours in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience)

Substitution of Experience for Education: Full-time related professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. This includes law enforcement experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons;
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application;
Be a citizen of the United States;
Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
Have no conviction for a felony or any domestic assault convictions or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces;
Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs;
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment;
Upon appointment, successfully complete all additional prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy and any and all on-line training.

Examination Method

Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

The Probation/Parole Officer 2 is a skilled and knowledgeable community supervision professional within the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), Division of Community Supervision. This role requires at least one year of relevant experience and serves within a Specialized Caseload Unit, working directly with a specialized population that requires heightened attention, tailored case management, and enhanced investigative skill.

Responsibilities

Officers in this classification possess a solid foundation of competency and can independently supervise adult offenders placed on probation, parole, or other community-based alternatives to incarceration. Duties are carried out in accordance with state law, judicial directives, and agency policy.

This position involves regular fieldwork, including home, employment, and community visits. Officers must maintain readiness to perform enforcement responsibilities, ensure public safety, and support offender rehabilitation and accountability. The role requires sound judgment, strong communication and investigative skills, and the ability to manage a structured caseload in both office and field environments.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, dependable, and committed to making a positive impact in their community, especially when working with individuals who may have complex needs or require intensive supervision.

All incumbents must successfully complete a one-year probationary performance period.

Competencies