Adult Probation and Parole Officer

• Create a positive and collaborative environment for clients to gain the confidence to change their behavior in the long term
• Maintain supervision of a caseload of adult probationers and parolees
• Utilization and analysis of validated risk and needs assessments to determine appropriate supervision levels to aid in developing individual case planning goals
• Collaboration between government and private entities to enhance case management and support, and enhance client behavior for long-term change
• Identify external and internal motivators of change through motivational interviewing and additional interviewing techniques to assist in case plan development
• Understanding of intervention, incentives, and sanctions within the criminal justice system
• Provides and utilizes appropriate interventions, incentives, and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors
• Facilitate cognitive intervention groups with clients and alternative evidence-based cognitive interventions to provide knowledge and enhance client motivation
• Maintain supervision standards to provide public safety and help offenders re-socialize and reintegrate into the community as law-abiding citizens
• Maintain documentation of all case management collaborative efforts in a case management system
• Conduct visits with clients in the office, in their homes, and places of employment, or in other locations to verify compliance and support positive behavior
• Maintain supervision standards to include documentation, collateral contacts to promote public safety, and client accountability
• Collaboration with the Prison Division to investigate and offer guidance for a positive and effective reentry plan for inmates soon released into the community
• Write reports to the Parole Board, Courts, or other stakeholders
• Interview, evaluate, and investigate the offender's background and criminal history to determine their risks and needs
• Interview the victim for the purposes of presentence investigation reports, determining restitution, and recommendations to the Court
• Contact victims for educational and safety purposes throughout the client's supervision

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Administration of Justice
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Adult Probation and Parole) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Interstate Compact Specialist
• OR 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Adult Probation and Parole) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Interstate Compact Specialist
• Knowledge of human behavior, crisis behavior, substance use, abuse & addiction
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, department policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of criminal and legal law
• Knowledge of procedures used in criminal justice agencies and cognitive behavior programs
• Knowledge of various computer software programs, including Google and Microsoft
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with offenders and other professionals
• Ability to be a positive, pro-social role model for offenders
• Ability to exercise good judgment when making decisions in highly stressful situations
• Ability to analyze information from various sources
• Ability to interpret information received from risk/needs assessments and case planning tools
• Ability to engage others in innovative solutions
• Ability to create and implement new concepts and ideas, and to motivate others
• Ability to learn and utilize various interviewing skills, such as Motivational Interviewing
• Skills in organization, time management, group facilitation, and problem-solving
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 20 pounds without assistance
• Walking constantly
• May have to strike or punch with both arms on an occasional basis
• Standing regularly, talking/hearing regularly
• Visual ability to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Grasping regularly
• Typing/Repetitive motion
• Visual ability to perform an activity includes analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive repetitive motion
• May be exposed to infectious diseases
• Required to function around offenders
• May be exposed to mechanical or atmospheric hazards periodically
• The position requires year-round travel, with non-traditional working hours, early morning, night, and weekends
• Candidate must complete the defensive tactics skills Krav-Maga

Progressive work experience in Probation and Parole, to include experience in one or more of the following areas: case management practices, risk/need assessments, cognitive skills group facilitation, effective interpersonal communication strategies, conducting investigations, report writing, understanding of the concepts of behavioral change

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan for Law Enforcement and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays