Probation & Parole Officer: Transform Lives & Communities

State-of-Missour; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified applicants for positions related to probation and parole supervision. The role involves investigating offender environments, counseling, coordinating with agencies, and producing reports for court and agency use.

Successful candidates will have extensive experience in corrections or related fields, a valid driver's license, and the ability to handle safety training and defensive tactics requirements as part of ongoing professional

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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Data collection

Education

Earned college credit hours substitution

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified applicants for positions related to probation and parole supervision. The role involves investigating offender environments, counseling, coordinating with agencies, and producing reports for court and agency use.

Successful candidates will have extensive experience in corrections or related fields, a valid driver's license, and the ability to handle safety training and defensive tactics requirements as part of ongoing professional