Probation & Parole Specialist — Community Safety Leader

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

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified candidates for positions that focus on offender supervision, counseling in homes and communities, and coordinating with courts and agencies to ensure public safety.

Roles require substantial experience in corrections or related fields, plus a valid driver’s license and a commitment to ongoing safety training and professional development.

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 closely related fields; 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 (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 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

Probation & Parole experience

Education

College credits substitution policy

Job description

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified candidates for positions that focus on offender supervision, counseling in homes and communities, and coordinating with courts and agencies to ensure public safety.

Roles require substantial experience in corrections or related fields, plus a valid driver’s license and a commitment to ongoing safety training and professional development.