Parole Officer - Winter 'Regional Hamilton

Position: Parole Officer - Winter '25 Regional Posting for Hamilton County

Job Description – Parole Officer – Winter ’25 Regional Posting for Hamilton County )

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction – Parole and Community Service

Contact

Gina Seel – gina.seelo.gov

Work Location

DPCS Hamilton, 7710 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Primary Location

United States – Ohio – Hamilton County – Cincinnati

Compensation

$26.68 per hour

Schedule

Full‑time

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Criminology / Criminal Justice

Agency Overview

Guided by a mission to reduce recidivism, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction works to transform offenders through treatment, programming, and community supervision. For more details, visit www.drc.ohio.gov
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Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated, security‑minded professional to serve as a Parole Officer in Hamilton County.

Job Duties

• Under general supervision, oversee offenders and conduct interviews, visits, and observations at residences, workplaces, or community locations.
• Utilize evidence‑based supervision practices to facilitate behavioral change.
• Obtain certification in the Ohio Risk Assessment System and complete offender risk assessments as directed.
• Review documents, records, and reports to develop case plans and assess progress.
• Provide individual and group advice, including written instructions.
• Operate electronic monitoring equipment and conduct visual and auditory surveillance.
• Perform drug and DNA testing, maintaining proper chain of evidence.
• Help offenders find employment and vocational opportunities, referring to community service agencies.
• Maintain contact with offender families, friends, employers, and other stakeholders.
• Manage caseload, analyze needs, and make community referrals.
• Supervise special populations such as substance abusers, sex offenders, and others requiring specialized training.
• Conduct and complete placement, arrest, violation, and clemency investigations.
• Write reports for judges, parole administrators, and parole board members.
• Use field officer tools to record offender case activity.
• Travel to offender homes, courts, jails, and other sites via personal or state vehicle.
• Prepare packets for Parole Board hearings and screen inmates for eligibility.
• Respond to inmate inquiries and conduct investigations as required.
• Facilitate special hearings and provide search warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Preserve evidence and manage related documentation.
• Testify and examine witnesses when necessary.
• Train and oversee staff, providing orientation and ongoing training.
• Conduct background investigations and coordinate with community agencies.
• Participate in community councils, agencies, and prevention programs.
• Act as liaison with state hospitals and present pre‑release programs.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

We provide competitive benefits, including medical coverage, free dental, vision, and basic life insurance; paid time off with 11 paid holidays; childbirth and adoption leave; education and development opportunities; and a public retirement system, among others.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution with 2 years of experience in criminal justice, corrections, law enforcement, social service, or related field; OR Bachelor’s degree with same qualifications; OR equivalent of minimum class qualifications. Must have no legal prohibition against carrying firearms, valid driver’s license, and have successfully passed a parole officer assessment within the past 12 months or currently hold certified parole officer status.

Job Skills

Criminology / Criminal Justice

Supplemental Information – Application Procedures

Apply online through this posting website only. Provide clear documentation of how your experience meets the minimum qualifications. Check application status via your profile.

Accommodations

Contact Human Resources Office for reasonable accommodation of the application process.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Successful applicants will undergo pre‑employment drug testing (urinalysis for illegal drugs and marijuana) and a criminal background investigation.

Legal Hiring Statement

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction prohibits hiring individuals under a federal or state weapons disability, who have engaged in sexual abuse in confinement facilities, have been convicted of terrorism or related offenses, or have a felony with direct correlation to the position.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State committed to reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Drug‑Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace and prohibits recreational marijuana use. Certain positions may have additional restrictions.

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