PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICER 3 - SPECIALIZED CASE UNIT - 10062026-81475

State of Tennessee; Dresden (TN); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State of Tennessee in Dresden, TN is seeking a Probation/Parole Officer lead to supervise a small team, perform advanced case management, and implement evidence-based practices to promote public safety.

The role works with courts, law enforcement, and community providers to reduce recidivism, conducts risk assessments, and ensures documentation meets policy standards. Supervisory responsibilities and professional conduct are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to three years of full-time professional level experience in probation/parole, counseling, social work, investigative, or legal fields.
• Experience substituted for education: Full-time relevant professional experience may substitute for the degree.
• Graduate coursework in social science, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, social work, or law may substitute for experience up to two years.

Responsabilités

• Case Compliance & Enforcement: Request and process arrest warrants for non-compliance and evaluate offender information.
• Team Leadership & Staff Development: Lead daily operations within the specialized unit and mentor staff.
• Case Analysis & Problem Resolution: Review reports and respond to offender concerns promptly and professionally.
• Performance Monitoring & Standards Compliance: Use monthly reports to verify adherence to supervision standards and document progress.
• Casework Auditing & Quality Assurance: Audit staff case files and conduct annual offender interviews to assess quality.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with judges, court staff, law enforcement, and community providers.
• Professional Conduct & Workplace Culture: Maintain respectful interactions and a professional environment.
• Risk Assessment & Evidence Based Intervention: Conduct validated risk assessments and coordinate services.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain thorough case records and report monthly caseload activity.

Connaissances

Probation/parole experience

Leadership experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $4,562.00 - $5,694.00

Salary (Annually) $54,744.00 - $68,328.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Dresden, TN

Department Correction

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, OBION COUNTY

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to three years 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 work credit received from an accredited college or university in social science, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, social work, and/or law may substitute for the required experience to a maximum of two years (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).

Necessary Special Qualifications

• 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

Under general supervision, this position performs professional probation and parole work within a specialized case unit. The officer supports the successful rehabilitation and community reintegration of individuals under supervision by using evidence-based practices, validated assessments, and targeted intervention strategies. This role serves as a lead worker for a small team, guiding staff, supporting complex case management situations, and ensuring high-quality service delivery aligned with departmental policy and standards. The officer also collaborates closely with courts, law enforcement, community providers, and various stakeholders to promote public safety and reduce recidivism.

This classification differs from Probation/Parole Officer 2 in that it includes lead or supervisory responsibilities. It differs from the Probation/Parole Manager in that the Manager oversees a moderate-sized team and has broader administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Case Compliance & Enforcement

• Request and process arrest warrants for non compliance, evaluate offender information, and determine appropriate responses and treatment steps in accordance with departmental policy.

Team Leadership & Staff Development

• Promote teamwork and collaboration, lead daily operations within the specialized unit, mentor staff, and provide onboarding or training support to new employees.

Case Analysis & Problem Resolution

• Review reports to determine required actions, respond to offender concerns or grievances promptly and professionally, and ensure resolutions follow policy and established procedures.

Performance Monitoring & Standards Compliance

• Use monthly compliance reports to verify adherence to supervision standards. Monitor offender progress, verify compliance with release conditions, and ensure documentation meets required quality levels.

Casework Auditing & Quality Assurance

• Conduct audits of staff case files for accuracy and compliance. Perform annual offender interviews to validate casework quality, assess service delivery, and ensure adherence to policy.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as liaison with judges, court staff, community service providers, law enforcement, and other agencies impacting probation/parole outcomes. Support productive community partnerships to advance agency goals.

Professional Conduct & Workplace Culture

• Maintain respectful, positive interactions with colleagues and offenders. Contribute to a supportive and professional work environment that encourages cooperation and mutual respect.

Risk Assessment & Evidence Based Intervention

• Conduct validated risk and needs assessments using motivational interviewing and other professional techniques. Identify criminogenic needs, assist in offender decision making, and coordinate appropriate services based on available community resources.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain thorough case records. Compile background information, respond to Parole Board requests, prepare narrative investigation reports, and accurately report monthly caseload activity.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Directs Work
• Communicates Effectively
• Resourcefulness
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Collaborates

Knowledges

• Administration and Management
• Clerical
• Customer and Personal Service
• Law and Government
• Public Safety and Security

Skills

• Complex Problem Solving
• Active Learning and Listening
• Persuasion
• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring

Abilities

• Deductive Reasoning
• Auditory Attention
• Information Ordering
• Speech Recognition
• Problem Sensitivity

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Fax Machine
• Printer
• Motor Vehicles