Probation & Parole Officer — Change-Maker in Community Safety

State of Oklahoma; Kentucky; On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Corrections in Region I seeks Probation and Parole Officers to supervise offenders in the community and support re-entry efforts.

The role requires conducting criminogenic risk assessments, coordinating transition plans, monitoring compliance, and coordinating with treatment providers to reduce recidivism while maintaining public safety. This on-site position emphasizes community supervision and collaboration with local agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; professional corrections/social services experience preferred.
• Two years of correctional experience required for Level II; Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Willingness to travel; valid driver’s license; ability to testify in court; knowledge of evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adult felons using motivational interviewing to assess criminogenic risk/need and determine the offender’s stage of change; refer to appropriate treatment or programs; monitor actions and support pro-social reintegration.
• Conduct pre-sentence, interstate, pre-pardon and pre-parole investigations.
• Prepare reports on offender activities and provide recommendations to the releasing authority.
• Maintain offender caseload documentation in paper and electronic formats.
• Monitor financial obligations and collect offender payments.
• Assist in security operations during disturbances and transport offenders as required.
• Conduct periodic drug and alcohol screening for offenders.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Motivational interviewing

Caseload management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field (optional)

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Corrections in Region I seeks Probation and Parole Officers to supervise offenders in the community and support re-entry efforts.

The role requires conducting criminogenic risk assessments, coordinating transition plans, monitoring compliance, and coordinating with treatment providers to reduce recidivism while maintaining public safety. This on-site position emphasizes community supervision and collaboration with local agencies.