Probation and Parole Officer

Probation and Parole Officer I

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This role creates a better, safer Kentucky. Join us to make a difference in your community.

Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range: $52,501.44/yr - $52,501.44/yr (your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more).

• Formulate a plan with the offender for ongoing supervision.
• Prepare documentation as ordered by the Court System and Parole Board.
• Act as liaison between the offender and enforcement officials.
• Testify in court.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records.
• Provide supervision and counsel for offenders.
• Submit and act on arrest warrants.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be highly motivated and self-directed.
• Able to solve problems while working with a vast array of offender issues including addiction, behavior, family, housing, and employment.
• Candidate should possess reasoning ability to solve problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions in a fast-paced environment.

• Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Experience, Training, or
  
  Skills:
  
  None.
• Substitute Education for
  
  Experience:
  
  None.
• Substitute Experience for
  
  Education:
  
  Experience in probation work and/or parole work, corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
• Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, Etc.): Must be 21 years of age. Will be required to carry and/or use a firearm; applicant must not be prohibited from the purchase, receipt, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or both pursuant to applicable federal or state law while employed in this job classification; applicant must demonstrate competence with a firearm by successful completion of all required firearms safety training courses offered or approved by the hiring agency.
  
  Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Employees typically work with convicted felons which may present hazardous situations such as arresting and/or transporting violators to proper authorities.

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