Probation & Parole Officer - Shape Safer Communities

State of Missouri; Dexter (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement

Health insurance (medical, vision, and

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Uniforms provided

In-service training

Direct deposit

Credit union access

Wellness initiatives

Retirement savings program

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking candidates for positions involving offender supervision, data collection, and coordination with courts and agencies. The role emphasizes field contacts at homes or workplaces and ongoing safety training.

Eligibility includes four or more years in related corrections or social services fields and a valid driver's license. Document submission by the closing date is required.

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
• 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
• 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 candidates for positions involving offender supervision, data collection, and coordination with courts and agencies. The role emphasizes field contacts at homes or workplaces and ongoing safety training.

Eligibility includes four or more years in related corrections or social services fields and a valid driver's license. Document submission by the closing date is required.