A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Complete an initial Risk Assessment and a Re-entry Accountability Plan on each offender. Subsequent Re-entry Accountability Plans are required by policy.
• Maintain and provide accurate electronic and written records concerning all aspects of the supervision of assigned parolees on a regular and ad hoc basis.
• Communicate with parolees and complete subsequent case notes as required and as dictated by the risk assessment at a work site home office or other location.
• Monitor a parolees movement housing employment and other services including for registered sex offenders.
• Provide counseling services to offenders transitioning back into the community including direction and assistance in securing employment schooling training and/or housing for offenders leaving the custody of the department.
• Promote and develop community resources for offender programs and treatment and maintain records of community resources
• Conduct community-based investigations for clemency and parole including parole violations per Departmental and State laws and procedures. This may include apprehension of offenders who have violated the conditions of parole.
• Serve as an expert witness/subject matter expert in various legal proceedings and hearings.
• Hold probable cause hearings administer drug/alcohol screenings to offenders and promote and develop community resources.
• Respond to emergency contacts on a 24 hour/7 days per week basis.
• Transport or assist in the transportation of offenders to departmental facilities.

The job profileis not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What Youll Need for Success:

You must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) required.
• Two (2) years of full-time professional experience in criminal justice correctional counseling criminology parole/probation work law enforcement social work or a related area.
• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Upon hire must qualify for and maintain firearm certification as well as carry a firearm in the performance of duties. This includes successful completion of Parole Academy as part of initial onboarding.
• Broad knowledge of the laws rules departmental policy and procedures concerning the supervision of paroled offenders.
• Working knowledge of community-based resources (education employment counseling rehabilitation etc.) to aid in the parolees transition.
• Extensive problem-solving abilities as it relates to case management.
• Ability to accurately assess an offenders risk level as well as report signs of illness and inappropriate behavior.
• Ability to conduct a thorough and accurate investigation into a parolees activities including community investigation.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with all parolees as well as their families employers and program providers. This includes cooperative relationships with local law enforcement judges and other local officials for effective parolee reintegration.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to apply as needed.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: