Parole Officer Iii And Iv - Oahu

Job Title

The current vacancies are for permanent, full-time positions with the Hawaii Paroling Authority Division, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Positions in the Parole Officer series perform professional work in the rehabilitation, monitoring, and control of adult inmates who have served time in prison and are to be released as parolees, and parolees who have already been released back into the community under the continued custody of the State and under conditions that permit reincarceration in the event parole requirements are violated.

Positions in this class work with caseloads which include the most complex and possibly dangerous parolees; e.g., those convicted of drug and sex crimes, those with mental health problems, and high recidivism-risk clients; participate in parole revocation and other hearings by serving as a representative of the department during proceedings to render decisions on whether or not the conditions of parole have been violated;

may also help train lower level Parole Officers; serve as team leaders; monitor the quality of services provided by other agencies for compliance with contract provisions; research trends in parole work; research and prepare grant proposals, reports and other documents to fund projects; and perform other related duties as assigned.

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Legal Authorization to Work:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Basic

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university which included a minimum of twelve (12) semester credit hours in behavioral sciences such as psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, criminal justice, etc. General

Experience:

One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience which involved the performance of counseling or other similar work designed to help individuals, couples, families, and groups learn how to solve problems and make decisions about a variety of personal, social, behavioral, educational, and other concerns. The experience MUST have demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain a client/counselor type of relationship which involved tasks such as interviewing people to obtain and analyze information;

describing facts and events accurately; logically analyzing and identifying needs; helping people understand the nature of their problems, and consequences of actions; presenting and/or guiding people toward changing/retaining certain behaviors; applying laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; preparing a variety of reports; and interacting appropriately and communicating with a variety of persons. Specialized

Experience:

For Level IV, one (1) additional year of progressively responsible professional work experience which demonstrated understanding and proficiency of the overall role and principles of criminal justice work involving the rehabilitation of juvenile or adult criminal offenders, and their transition back into the community. Such experience could have been gained in programs such as parole, probation, or conditional release, and MUST have demonstrated an understanding and facility in work which balances either the successful reintegration of offenders back to the community, or their quick re-incarceration when they choose to disregard conditions of parole and/or present a danger to the public.

Substitutions Allowed:
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. Please review the Substitutions carefully. Driver's License:
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. Other Requirements:
All applicants who are conditionally offered employment or conditionally approved for movement into this position shall be subject to drug screening, as required by Federal, State or local laws, or departmental policy; and will be subject to an intensive background check. Drug testing must be paid for by the applicant. Other Requirements:
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement:
As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that "...an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and…