Probation/Parole Officer — Community Supervision Expert

State of Tennessee; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee, Gallatin, TN, is seeking a Probation/Parole Officer 2 to supervise adults on probation, parole, or community-based alternatives. The role requires field visits, enforcement readiness, and collaboration with courts and agencies to ensure public safety.

Applicants must meet multiple special qualifications including weapons qualification, U.S. citizenship, and a clean criminal history. A 1-year probationary period applies after hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of professional experience in probation/parole, counseling, social work, investigative, or legal fields.
• Experience may be substituted with full-time related professional experience, including law enforcement.
• Graduate coursework in social science, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, social work or law can substitute for up to 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in desisting from criminal behavior through structured supervision strategies.
• Provide supervision for probations, paroles, or community-based sentences.
• Conduct regular office and field visits, including curfew checks and contacts at home, work, or school.
• Supervise electronically monitored home detention as required.
• Administer drug and alcohol testing to monitor compliance with court orders.
• Maintain accurate documentation of supervision contacts and case activity.
• Prepare monthly and periodic reports of caseload activity.

Skills

Investigative skills

Communication

Decision making

Criminal justice knowledge

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Motor vehicles

Personal computer

Telephone

Job description

State of Tennessee, Gallatin, TN, is seeking a Probation/Parole Officer 2 to supervise adults on probation, parole, or community-based alternatives. The role requires field visits, enforcement readiness, and collaboration with courts and agencies to ensure public safety.

Applicants must meet multiple special qualifications including weapons qualification, U.S. citizenship, and a clean criminal history. A 1-year probationary period applies after hire.