Probation & Parole Officer: Build Safer Communities

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a Probation & Parole Assistant. The role involves evaluating offenders' home/work environments, counseling, and coordinating with courts to determine supervision levels for public safety.

A valid driver’s license is required and up to date safety training is expected. Earned college credits can substitute for experience; the job offers comprehensive benefits and eligibility for a shift and housing differentials where applicable.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years experience in Probation & Parole/Corrections or related fields.
• Valid vehicle operator's license required.
• Earned college credit hours substitute for experience at 30 earned credit hours per year.

Aufgaben

• Investigates offender's home/work/social environments for circuit courts/Parole Board; collects/verifies/evaluates data; incorporates into reports and records; assesses needs/risk levels to determine appropriate supervision strategies to ensure effective offender management/public safety; and submits reports thereto to designated legal authorities.
• Contacts offenders in their homes, places of employment or confinement and counsels them regarding personal/adjustment problems; attends court to receive court assignments/make reports.
• Assists in vocational/educational/social adjustment planning for assigned offenders; cooperates with public/private agencies and law enforcement agencies; investigates offender violations; takes appropriate action including issuance of warrants.
• Prepares statistical reports of activities; administers/observes breathalyzer/urinalysis testing; assists in special investigations/research projects/other activities; serves on committees/task forces within the Department and community; performs other related work as assigned; as employee becomes more experienced/demonstrates proficiency, levels of supervision become more general.

Jobbeschreibung

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a Probation & Parole Assistant. The role involves evaluating offenders' home/work environments, counseling, and coordinating with courts to determine supervision levels for public safety.

A valid driver’s license is required and up to date safety training is expected. Earned college credits can substitute for experience; the job offers comprehensive benefits and eligibility for a shift and housing differentials where applicable.