Probation and Parole Officer

Probation and Parole Officer I

Final date to receive applications: 3/12/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
Reference: 26‑01056
Pay Grade: 14
Annual Salary: $52,501.44

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Location:

2439 Old Lawrenceburg Road, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Creating a better, safer Kentucky.
The Department of Corrections is hiring Probation and Parole Officers to contribute to community safety and the re‑entry of offenders into society.

• 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.
• Highly motivated and self‑directed.
• Ability to solve problems while working with a wide range of offender issues such as addiction, behavior, family, housing, and employment.
• Reasoning ability to establish facts and draw valid conclusions in a fast‑paced environment.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience, Training or

Skills:

None required.

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 thereof) 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: 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.

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

Probationary Period: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Lindsey Smith th.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D