Probation & Parole Officer - Shape Safe Communities

State of Missouri; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Uniforms provided

Training programs

Credit union access

Direct deposit of paycheck

529 College Savings Program

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified candidates for a position involving investigations of offenders' home and work environments, data collection for risk assessment, and development of supervision strategies to ensure public safety.

The role includes counseling offenders, court appearances, and collaboration with public and private agencies. A valid driver's license is required and ongoing safety training is provided.

Qualifications

• Four+ years of experience in Probation & Parole, Corrections, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Investigates offender's home/work/social environments for circuit courts/Parole Board; collects/verifies/evaluates data; incorporates into reports and records; assesses needs/risk levels to determine appropriate supervision strategies to ensure effective offender management/public safety; and submits reports thereof to designated legal authorities
• Contacts offenders in their homes, places of employment or confinement and counsels them regarding personal/adjustment problems; attends court to receive court assignments/make reports
• Assists in vocational/educational/social adjustment planning for assigned offenders; cooperates with public /private agencies and law enforcement agencies; investigates offender violations; takes appropriate action including issuance of a warrants
• Prepares statistical reports of activities; administers/observes breathalyzer/urinalysis testing; assists in special investigations/research projects/other activities; serves on committees/task forces within the Department and community; performs other related work as assigned; as employee becomes more experienced/demonstrates proficiency, levels of supervision become more general
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license
• Successful completion of safety training including defensive tactics and the ability to re-qualify annually.

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified candidates for a position involving investigations of offenders' home and work environments, data collection for risk assessment, and development of supervision strategies to ensure public safety.

The role includes counseling offenders, court appearances, and collaboration with public and private agencies. A valid driver's license is required and ongoing safety training is provided.