Probation/Parole Officer - Dubuque
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Government
Public Health, Government Administration, Human Services/ Social Work
Probation/Parole Officer 2
Position at Dubuque Field Office - 745 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
The Probation/Parole Officer 2 position is to provide professional, structured and evidence-based services to individuals referred for to the Department of Correctional Services. A Probation/Parole Officer 2 develops quality professional working relationships with clients utilizing a balanced approach of treatment and accountability. A Probation/Parole Officer 2 is proficient in risk/needs assessments and supervision techniques to include applying social learning principles and cognitive behavioral strategies, maintaining and building protective factors and develops an effective plan to help facilitate clients' success.
The officer Probation/Parole Officer 2 supervises cases that have been assessed as being predominately moderate-high risk for violence, victimization and/or overall recidivism and/or has a specific problem/treatment need requiring higher level knowledge, expertise, and skills on the part of the officer which may require additional training, certification or licensure. This may include providing services to individuals under specialized supervision for sex offenders, chronic substance abusers, youthful clients or others who may be moderate/high risk which may involvement some work in the field with community resources, families, law enforcement and other collateral contacts.
The work environment of a Probation/Parole Officer 2 may vary, requiring flexibility in carrying out specific job requirements.
What We Offer:
- Paid Time Off:
Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year. - Great Benefits:
Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options. - Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
- Flexibility:
Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care). - Life Insurance:
Free Life Insurance. - Support:
Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.
To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage.
E-Verify and Right to Work
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