Probation & Parole Officer: Transforming Lives & Communities

State-of-Missour; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Training opportunities

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified candidate for a supervisory role within the corrections system. The position emphasizes offender supervision, counseling, and collaboration with agencies to support rehabilitation and public safety.

The ideal candidate has extensive corrections experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to perform field and administrative duties across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in corrections-related roles within the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Experience in social services, probation/parole, or law enforcement is acceptable as related experience.
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

Responsibilities

• Investigates offender home/work environments and analyzes data for reports and records.
• Contacts offenders in homes or workplaces to counsel on personal/adjustment problems; attends court.
• Assists in vocational/educational planning and cooperates with public/private agencies and law enforcement.
• Prepares statistical reports and assists in investigations; participates in committees and special projects.
• Administers or observes testing and maintains oversight as supervision levels evolve.

Skills

Probation & Parole Experience

Corrections Experience

Counseling/Intervention Skills

Education

College credit hours substitution allowed

Job description

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified candidate for a supervisory role within the corrections system. The position emphasizes offender supervision, counseling, and collaboration with agencies to support rehabilitation and public safety.

The ideal candidate has extensive corrections experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to perform field and administrative duties across multiple facilities.