Release Examiner #26-151

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is seeking a professional probation/parole officer. The role involves supervising offenders, conducting investigations, and contributing to re-entry and supervision planning.

This is an entirely on-site, in-office position. Qualification includes a bachelor’s degree with 15 semester hours in social or behavioral sciences, with substitutions possible through related military or law enforcement experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science is required.
• Substitutions: associate degree with 2 years military or law enforcement experience; or high school diploma with 4 years military or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise probation and parole offenders; conduct investigations; and support re-entry and supervision plans.
• Maintain order and participate in special operations as required.

Skills

Criminal justice

Investigation

Risk assessment

Community supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours social/behavioral science

Associate degree + 2 years military/Law enforcement

High school diploma + 4 years military/Law enforcement

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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).