Probation & Parole Officer II — Shape Reentry & Justice

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

IPERS retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Employee discount programs

Job summary

State of Iowa - Executive Branch seeks a Probation/Parole Officer II to support successful reentry and community safety. You will work directly with clients in high-contact settings, applying evidence-based approaches to reduce reoffending and promote pro-social behavior.

As part of a cohesive, multidisciplinary team, you will observe client progress, document case details in ICON, and use motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies to facilitate lasting transformation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in any field.
• Total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in a human services or criminal justice field, where 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of full-time work as a Probation/Parole Officer 1.

Responsibilities

• Supervise court-ordered individuals on probation, pretrial release, parole, or related statuses.
• Observe and assess client behaviors and interactions to inform case planning.
• Employ behavior change techniques (motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral strategies) to support lasting transformation.
• Document caseload information in the electronic database (ICON) according to performance standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivational interviewing

Cognitive behavioral strategies

Observation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ICON database

Job description

State of Iowa - Executive Branch seeks a Probation/Parole Officer II to support successful reentry and community safety. You will work directly with clients in high-contact settings, applying evidence-based approaches to reduce reoffending and promote pro-social behavior.

As part of a cohesive, multidisciplinary team, you will observe client progress, document case details in ICON, and use motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies to facilitate lasting transformation.