Release Examiner #26-128

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a qualified Probation and Parole professional to supervise diverse offender populations and conduct investigations, using evidence-based practices to develop re-entry and supervision plans.

This on-site position requires a bachelor's degree with social/behavioral science coursework and a law enforcement background, with certification by the SC Academy. On-site work and adherence to departmental standards are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses.
• Experience in probation and parole work preferred; substitution rules allow for associates/high school with military or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform probation and parole functions including supervision of various risk offenders.
• Conduct investigations and oversee Court/Board related functions; maintain order during emergencies.
• Gather information on criminogenic risks and needs; develop and document re-entry and supervision plans.

Skills

Probation/parole supervision

Investigation & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15 sem hrs in social/behavioral science

Associate's degree + 2 years military/law enforcement

High School diploma + 4 years military/law enforcement

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Is responsible for performing any one or a combination of professional-level probation and parole functions to include supervision of intensive, high, and administrative risk offenders, conducting investigations, oversight of Court/Board related functions and performs general law enforcement duties such as maintaining order during emergencies and participants in special operations. Is responsible for gathering information regarding the criminogenic risks and needs of incarcerated inmates and utilizing evidence-based practices to develop and document re-entry and supervision plans.

Is responsible for performing any one or a combination of professional-level probation and parole functions to include supervision of intensive, high, and administrative risk offenders, conducting investigations, oversight of Court/Board related functions and performs general law enforcement duties such as maintaining order during emergencies and participants in special operations. Is responsible for gathering information regarding the criminogenic risks and needs of incarcerated inmates and utilizing evidence-based practices to develop and document re-entry and supervision plans.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses and experience in probation and parole work. An associate's degree and two (2) years of military or law enforcement experience may substituted; or a high school diploma and four (4) years of military or law enforcement experience may be substituted.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.

Note: Must be currently Class 1 (C-1) certified law enforcement officer from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses; an associate's degree and two (2) years of military or law enforcement experience may substituted; or a high school diploma and four (4) years of military or law enforcement experience may be substituted. Experience in probation and parole work.

Additional Comments

Please note: This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.

SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).