Probation & Parole Specialist: Drive Reentry Outcomes

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma invites applications for Probation and Parole Officer in Oklahoma City. This on-site position requires managing offender caseloads, conducting investigations, preparing reports, maintaining records, coordinating with agencies, and supporting community re-entry by helping offenders obtain employment and pro-social ties.

Levels I–III offer non-negotiable salaries from $48,044.52 to $54,700.76, with entry duties at Level I and advancement to Level II/III.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, legislation, policies and procedures as they pertain to offenders and the Department of Corrections.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with community, families, service agencies, and other support systems; to locate suitable employment for community-based offenders; to motivate clients to change antisocial behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adult felons and assess criminogenic risk/need.
• Conduct investigations including pre-sentence, interstate, pre-pardon and pre-parole.
• Prepare reports concerning offender activities and provide recommendations for releasing authority.
• Maintain documentation related to offender caseloads.
• Monitor and document offender payments of financial obligations.
• Assist in security operations and transport offenders as required.
• Conduct periodic screening for drug and alcohol use by offenders.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Caseload management

Report writing

Court testimony

Communication (oral & written)

Electronic supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree with psychology/sociology/criminology courses

Job description

State of Oklahoma invites applications for Probation and Parole Officer in Oklahoma City. This on-site position requires managing offender caseloads, conducting investigations, preparing reports, maintaining records, coordinating with agencies, and supporting community re-entry by helping offenders obtain employment and pro-social ties.

Levels I–III offer non-negotiable salaries from $48,044.52 to $54,700.76, with entry duties at Level I and advancement to Level II/III.