Probation & Parole Officer II – Community Impact

State of Tennessee; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee, Department of Correction, is seeking a Probation/Parole Officer 2 in Shelby County to supervise adult offenders on probation, parole, or other community-based alternatives to incarceration. The role emphasizes fieldwork, risk assessment, and restoration-focused case management.

Applicants must meet education/experience requirements, be U.S. citizens, pass background checks, and complete the Tennessee Correction Academy training during the probation period.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time professional level experience in one or more of the following: probation/parole, counseling, social work, investigative, or legal experience.
• Substitution of Experience for Education: Full-time relevant professional experience, to include law enforcement experience, may be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Substitution of Graduate Course Work for Experience: Graduate course credit received from an accredited college or university in social science, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, social work and/or law may be substitute for the required experience to a maximum of one year (e.g., an additional 36 graduate quarter hours in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience)
• Substitution of Experience for Education: Full-time related professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. This includes law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Officers in this classification possess a solid foundation of competency and can independently supervise adult offenders placed on probation, parole, or other community-based alternatives to incarceration. Duties are carried out in accordance with state law, judicial directives, and agency policy.
• This position involves regular fieldwork, including home, employment, and community visits. Officers must maintain readiness to perform enforcement responsibilities, ensure public safety, and support offender rehabilitation and accountability. The role requires sound judgment, strong communication and investigative skills, and the ability to manage a structured caseload in both office and field environments.
• The ideal candidate is highly motivated, dependable, and committed to making a positive impact in their community, especially when working with individuals who may have complex needs or require intensive supervision.
• All incumbents must successfully complete a one-year probationary performance period.

Skills

Complex Problem Solving

Active Learning and Listening

Critical Thinking

Learning Strategies

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Personal Computer

Telephone

Fax Machine

Printer

Motor Vehicles

Job description

The State of Tennessee, Department of Correction, is seeking a Probation/Parole Officer 2 in Shelby County to supervise adult offenders on probation, parole, or other community-based alternatives to incarceration. The role emphasizes fieldwork, risk assessment, and restoration-focused case management.

Applicants must meet education/experience requirements, be U.S. citizens, pass background checks, and complete the Tennessee Correction Academy training during the probation period.