Akron Region - Parole Officer Continuous

Organization

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction – Rehabilitation & Correction, Parole and Community Service

Agency Contact:
Gina Seel – gina.seelo.gov

Parole Officer – Akron Region (Counties:
Ashtabula, Columbiana, Coshocton, Geauga, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Lake, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Wayne)

• Under general supervision from Supervisor, oversee offenders.
• Interview, visit and observe offenders at residence, work site or other community locations.
• Utilize evidence‑based supervision practices to facilitate behavioral change in offenders.
• Obtain certification in Ohio Risk Assessment System and complete offender risk assessments as directed.
• Interview offenders and review documents, records and reports to develop case plans in conjunction with offenders addressing identified risk factors.
• Maintain and review case plans with offenders throughout the supervision period to gauge progress of established goals.
• Provide individual and group advice by listening, speaking and providing written instructions to offenders.
• Conduct visual and auditory surveillance, including operating electronic monitor equipment as needed.
• Perform drug testing by collecting and transporting specimens or using drug kit procedures when necessary and maintain a written chain of evidence.
• Conduct DNA testing as prescribed by statute.
• Find employment and vocational opportunities for offenders by making referrals to community service agencies.
• Maintain contact with offender families, friends, employers and others by interviewing, observing behaviors and reviewing written documents and records.
• Develop sound caseload management by analyzing caseload and making necessary community referrals to adjust offender activity.
• Oversee caseload that requires special training to supervise substance abusers, drug offenders, sex offenders, special releasees and special needs offenders.
• Conduct and complete placement, arrest and violation investigations by interviewing individuals, reading and understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement and legal documents.
• Complete reports of investigations using a personal computer, writing or dictating appropriate recommendations for judges, parole administrators or parole board members.
• Update and use records through Field Officer Tools (FOT) to record offender case activity and officer activity.
• Travel to offender homes, places of employment, jails and courts in a personal or state vehicle.
• Prepare information and initiate packets for Parole Board Hearings.
• Screen inmates to determine eligibility and make recommendations for transfer into transitional control program.
• Respond in writing to inmate inquiries.
• Conduct and complete clemency and other investigations.
• Facilitate special hearings (clemency, full board) when needed.
• Deliver written arrest, hold and release orders.
• Secure and deliver search warrants and subpoenas to jails and law enforcement, correctional and court agencies.
• Pursue declared violators‑at‑large, arrest violators and conduct search and seizure of contraband, including walking, running, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, lifting or using force such as applying unarmed self‑defense techniques or using restraining devices and OC spray/pepper gas as needed.
• Develop and present cases at revocation hearings.
• Collect evidence, organize written documents, records and reports, examine and cross‑examine witnesses, and testify as required.
• Transport witnesses or violators or other releases using a personal or state vehicle.
• Provide work direction and train staff through orientation, on‑the‑job training and in‑service training.
• Create lesson plans and training documents.
• Oversee an outpost office consisting of two to three less experienced staff.
• Conduct background investigations on prospective employees.
• Develop working relations with community agencies, citizen groups and criminal justice agencies to secure community resources for clients.
• Write or dictate speeches and presentations for authorized speaking engagements.
• Participate on community councils and committees.
• Coordinate with halfway houses and prevention…