Probation & Parole Officer - Safeguard Communities

Oklahoma AG; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a Probation and Parole Officer for the DOC Probation & Parole region I. This on-site role manages offender caseloads, conducts assessments, and coordinates transition plans to reduce recidivism.

Responsibilities include investigations, report writing, and supporting community supervision and public safety. Position requires a bachelor’s degree with related coursework; advancement through Levels I-III is based on experience and credentials.

Qualifications

• Level I: Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in related fields.
• Level II: Bachelor’s degree with two years of correctional experience or Master’s degree substitute for one year.
• Level III: Bachelor’s degree with four years of correctional experience or Master’s substitute for one year.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload of adult felons; conducts criminogenic need assessments and determines change stage.
• Conducts investigations (pre-sentence, interstate, pre-pardon, pre-parole).
• Prepares reports for releasing authority and maintains offender documentation.
• Monitors financial obligations and collects payments.
• Assists in security operations and transports offenders when required.
• Performs periodic drug and alcohol screening of offenders.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Caseload management

Courtroom testimony

Effective communication

Investigation techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, criminology, education, criminal justice administration, penology or police science

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years correctional experience or master’s degree substitution (Level II requirements)

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years correctional experience or master’s degree substitution (Level III requirements)

Job description

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a Probation and Parole Officer for the DOC Probation & Parole region I. This on-site role manages offender caseloads, conducts assessments, and coordinates transition plans to reduce recidivism.

Responsibilities include investigations, report writing, and supporting community supervision and public safety. Position requires a bachelor’s degree with related coursework; advancement through Levels I-III is based on experience and credentials.