IDOC - Probation & Parole Officer, Senior - D7

USA:
Falls | Corrections | Full Time

26.60 - 26.60 USD per hour

Posted 6 days ago | Apply before September 18, 2026

State of Idaho Opportunity

Summary:

The mission of the Idaho Department of Correction is to create a model correctional system that provides equitable access to programming and opportunities that reflect a community experience, foster connections and restore victims of crime. Probation and Parole Officer, Seniors employ a balance of principles related to counseling, case management, and law enforcement to ensure the safety of our communities and individuals who are under the supervision of adult felony probation or parole.

Trained in the principles of evidence-based practices, Probation and Parole Officers build rapport with clients and utilize community resources to assist clients in moving toward long-term behavioral change.

Responsibilities:

• Counsel clients in dealing with a variety of problems including drug and alcohol abuse, financial, marriage, employment, education, and legal problems.
• Design and implement case plans for clients and monitor progress.
• Engage in effective interventions with clients.
• Write violation, post-sentencing, pre-sentence investigation and court reports, and modification orders.
• Investigate behaviors, law violations, transfers, employment status, and residence of clients.
• Arrest probationers or parolees, conduct searches of persons and property, and secure evidence.
• Make home visits and employment and community contacts with treatment providers and members of the criminal justice system.

Physical readiness test:

Applicants MUST be able to complete the following physical tests AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW.If you are unable to meet these physical requirements, please wait to apply until you can do the following:

• 14-inch vertical jump
• 15 sit-ups (correct form) in 1 minute
• 21 push-ups (correct form, knee position not allowed)
• 300-meter run in 1 minute & 17 seconds(approximately 3/4 of a lap around a standard track)
• 1.5 milerun/walk in 17 minutes & 17 seconds

Minimum Qualifications:

Your resume needs to clearly articulate how your skills, education and experience meet the qualifications below –

• Some knowledge of the fundamentals of behavioral science. Typically gained by completion of at least 12 credit hours of college-level coursework in behavioral or social sciences i.e., psychology, social work, and/or criminal justice OR completion of an internship (at least 150 hours) related to this field OR at least 1 year of full-time experience involving daily interaction with clients and/or offenders to address behaviors, i.e. experience as a Law Enforcement Officer, Correctional Officer, criminal justice or mental health professional involving interaction with clients or offenders to address human behaviors (Office/administrative support work is non-qualifying).
• Some knowledge of criminal justice. Typically gained from the completion of at least six credit hours or 36 hours of training regarding criminal justice or a closely related field or at least six months of full-time experience working in the criminal justice system administering policies and procedures that relate to client management or legal processes of the criminal justice system. (Office/administrative support work is typically non-qualifying)
• Some knowledge of identifying social or human science resources to fit the needs of clients.
• Some knowledge of computer operations to include entering, retrieving and storing data. Typically gained from at least one year experience using a personal computer or have completed a computer related training course that covered both basic and intermediate computer skills.
• Experience writing detailed reports. Typically gained from completing at least two college level…