Parole Officer

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state offering a range of opportunities across 60 agencies. At the state youll find competitive compensation a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana Department of Correction (DOC) :

We promote public safety by providing meaningful effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability integrity and professionalism.

Role Overview :

As a Parole Officer you must be able to gather and interpret information regarding the parolees living mental physical and emotional well-being. Consequence of error is moderate to high potentially involving the safety and security of other employees and parolees. This position covers Parole District 8 (South Bend).

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life :

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

• Monitor compliance with parole program activities and administrative proficiency plan monitoring activities write reports and apply standards for quality control.
• Analyze proposals for parole activities make funding decisions provide expert input to executive personnel and prepare documents for distribution.
• Perform liaison functions relative to parole program areas act with task forces community groups and councils coordinate activities with other professional and / or state agencies or other divisions within agency and attend staff meetings and conferences.
• Provide technical guidance clarify and interpret policies resolve problems plan and implement statewide policies and prepare correspondence as needed.
• Provide research to develop implement monitor and evaluate parole system performance.
• Maintain necessary statistical data required for reports audits public information and statewide coordination of program delivery system.
• Recruit select onboard and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations measure progress provide ongoing feedback and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards deadlines and proper procedures.

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.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and / or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What Youll Need for Success :

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

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting selecting developing and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at .

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

CCTV,Federal Agencies,Customer Service,Clearance,Facility,Suspicious Activity,Property Damage,Public Safety,Daily Operations,Professional Development,Access Control,Communication,General Public,Procedures,Powerpoint

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1