Probation & Parole Officer — Transforming Lives

State of Missouri; Tipton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement program

Deferred compensation plan

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

Paid leave: 10 hours monthly

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections seeks qualified candidates for positions in offender supervision and community safety. This role involves investigating offenders' home and work environments, counseling on personal and adjustment issues, and coordinating with courts and parole authorities to ensure compliance and public safety.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, conducting safety and drug testing, and supporting vocational/educational planning for offenders.

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.
• OR 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, and social environments for circuit courts/Parole Board; collects and evaluates data for reports.
• Contacts offenders in homes, workplaces or confinement and counsels them on personal/adjustment problems; attends court for assignments and reports.
• Assists in vocational and educational adjustment planning for offenders; cooperates with public/private agencies and law enforcement; investigates violations and issues warrants as needed.
• Prepares statistical reports; administers testing (breathalyzer/urinalysis); assists in special investigations/research; participates in committees; training levels evolve with experience.
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license; safety training and annual re-qualification.

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections seeks qualified candidates for positions in offender supervision and community safety. This role involves investigating offenders' home and work environments, counseling on personal and adjustment issues, and coordinating with courts and parole authorities to ensure compliance and public safety.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, conducting safety and drug testing, and supporting vocational/educational planning for offenders.