Probation & Parole Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement Sys

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance (employee & family)

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

10 hours annual leave per month

10 hours sick leave per month

Uniforms provided when required

Pre-service and in-service training

Access to credit union

Direct deposit of paycheck

Employee health, wellness and safety

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks qualified candidates for a corrections-focused role involving offender supervision, data collection and reporting, and collaboration with courts and law enforcement. The position emphasizes field contact, reporting, and program planning to support public safety.

Minimum qualifications include several years of experience within the department or related social services fields and a valid driver’s license; eligibility for internal training and career

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.
• 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

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks qualified candidates for a corrections-focused role involving offender supervision, data collection and reporting, and collaboration with courts and law enforcement. The position emphasizes field contact, reporting, and program planning to support public safety.

Minimum qualifications include several years of experience within the department or related social services fields and a valid driver’s license; eligibility for internal training and career