Probation & Parole Officer I: Build Safer Communities

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Salt River (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Justice & Public Safety Cabinet is hiring a Probation and Parole Officer I in Shepherdsville, KY. This full-time executive-branch role involves planning offender supervision, preparing court/board documents, and acting as a liaison with enforcement agencies.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, self-direction, and problem-solving abilities to address offender-related issues such as addiction, housing, and employment.

Qualifications

• Education required: bachelor's degree.
• Experience: none required.
• Substitution rules allow related probation/parole or criminal justice experience.

Responsibilities

• Formulate an offender supervision plan.
• Prepare documents for Court and Parole Board.
• Liaise between offender and enforcement officials.
• Testify in Court.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records.
• Provide supervision and counsel for offenders.
• Submit and act on arrest warrants.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Justice & Public Safety Cabinet is hiring a Probation and Parole Officer I in Shepherdsville, KY. This full-time executive-branch role involves planning offender supervision, preparing court/board documents, and acting as a liaison with enforcement agencies.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, self-direction, and problem-solving abilities to address offender-related issues such as addiction, housing, and employment.