Probation and Parole Officer 1

Posting number: CPS270007 PSA

Department: DHS - DCR - Parole Services

Job classification: Probation and Parole Officer 1

Posting type: CLASSIFIED PSA

Categories: Corrections

Summary

Under general supervision, performs work at the entry level, in investigating, counseling, and providing continuous supervision for designated caseload of adult probationers or parolees to assist in their social and personal adjustment. Work involves close contact with potentially dangerous offenders with criminal backgrounds. This involves completing all assignments to include but not limited to home plan investigation and other investigative reports, clemency reports, co-operative investigations for other states, post-sentence reports for the Parole Board and other corrections facilities and violation reports in the region. Applicants shall successfully complete specialized training as assigned, including any training, licensing, certification, or educational requirements.

Performs related duties as assigned.

*This position will be based in the Clarksburg Parole Office.

In addition to Harrison County, will also perform duties in Doddridge, Marion, Monongalia Taylor, Preston counties.

Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Preference shall be given to applicants with a degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, Management, Political Science, Industrial Relations/Management, Organizational Behavior/Management, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Social Work or closely related field.

OR

Substitution: Experience in counseling, law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, social services, and/or rehabilitation services may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of required training.

Condition of Employment with Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR):

Firearms are to be distributed at the discretion of theCommissioner of the DCRand anyone authorized to carry a firearm must successfullycomplete a psychological evaluation prior to issuance.Positions authorized to carry a firearm must meet annualtraining requirements established through the West VirginiaCorrections Academy.

Supplemental information

PG: 12 $35,702 - $61,628

Market Rate: $54,918

Division of Corrections: Probationary period 1 yr.