Probation & Parole Officer I (Entry Level)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking candidates for an Offender supervision role within the SCDPPPS. Responsibilities include reviewing background information, interviewing offenders, assessing risk and needs, and developing effective supervision plans.

The position requires explaining supervision conditions, counseling on behavior and life skills, and referring offenders to appropriate services. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 15 semester hours in social or behavioral

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science required.
• Associate's degree plus two years of military or certified law enforcement experience may be substituted.
• High school diploma plus four years of military or certified law enforcement experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Reviews background information, interviews offenders, assesses offender risk and needs and develops supervision plans.
• Explains conditions of supervision to offenders; counsels offenders regarding behavior and life skills; refers offenders to services.
• Gathers and reports information about offenders; monitors offender compliance with conditions; discusses violations with supervisor.

Education

Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science

Associate's degree + two years of military or certified law enforcement experience

High school diploma + four years of military or certified law enforcement experience

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking candidates for an Offender supervision role within the SCDPPPS. Responsibilities include reviewing background information, interviewing offenders, assessing risk and needs, and developing effective supervision plans.

The position requires explaining supervision conditions, counseling on behavior and life skills, and referring offenders to appropriate services. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 15 semester hours in social or behavioral