Probation & Parole Officer: Shape Safe, Healthy Communities

State-of-Missour; Marshall (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Paid leave

Job summary

A position with the Missouri Department of Corrections seeks a qualified candidate to support offender supervision, investigation, and case management within the state's correctional system. This role involves conducting assessments, counseling offenders, and preparing reports for courts and Parole Board review.

The successful candidate will have several years of relevant experience, possess a valid driver's license, and be prepared to operate under evolving supervision levels.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience as a Probation & Parole Assistant, Correctional Officer, or Office Support Assistant or above within the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Four or more years of vocational or paraprofessional experience in social services, probation and parole, corrections casework/custody, law enforcement, guidance/counseling, mental health, health, substance use, public/business administration, or experience closely related to the listed responsibilities; AND possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year

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

Skills

Probation & Parole experience

Correctional environment experience

Education

Earned college credit hours substitution allowed

Job description

A position with the Missouri Department of Corrections seeks a qualified candidate to support offender supervision, investigation, and case management within the state's correctional system. This role involves conducting assessments, counseling offenders, and preparing reports for courts and Parole Board review.

The successful candidate will have several years of relevant experience, possess a valid driver's license, and be prepared to operate under evolving supervision levels.