Probation & Parole Program Supervisor

State of Tennessee; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee seeks a Probation/Parole Supervisor to manage and oversee a probation/parole team, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures while collaborating with courts and law enforcement to promote public safety.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with four years' related professional experience, or equivalent substitutions, and involves oversight of a moderate-sized staff within the Department of Correction in Shelby County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of full-time professional level experience in probation/parole, counseling, social work, investigative, or law enforcement.
• Full-time relevant professional experience can substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Graduate course work in social science, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, social work, or law may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular audits of staff casework to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
• Directs staff in initiating arrest warrant requests for non-compliance with supervision requirements.
• Reviews and analyzes case reports to identify follow-up actions for individuals under supervision.
• Responds to public, offender, and staff concerns and resolves issues per policies.
• Acts as liaison with judges, court personnel, law enforcement, and community partners to support public safety.

Skills

Complex Problem Solving

Coordination

Active Learning and Listening

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Personal Computer

Telephone

Fax Machine

Printer

Job description

State of Tennessee seeks a Probation/Parole Supervisor to manage and oversee a probation/parole team, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures while collaborating with courts and law enforcement to promote public safety.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with four years' related professional experience, or equivalent substitutions, and involves oversight of a moderate-sized staff within the Department of Correction in Shelby County.