Parole & Probation Specialist

Parole & Probation Specialist 3

The Department of Public Safety is recruiting to fill a Parole & Probation Specialist 3 position within the Parole & Probation Division. The position can be filled in either Carson City or Fallon depending on the selected candidate and needs of the agency. Incumbents in the Court Services Unit assist offenders in completing the pre-sentence interview questionnaire, check offender's criminal and personal history including the facts surrounding the current offense, complete a risk assessment to determine criminogenic risks and needs, write comprehensive pre-sentence investigation reports to the court, and provide aggravating and mitigating factors regarding the offender for the Court's consideration.

Incumbents may also represent the agency in court; providing testimony regarding statutory authority related to sentencing.

• Process documentation associated with the release of offenders being paroled, in residential confinement, in drug court supervision, and residing in a state other than Nevada; review files received from the court/parole board for required signatures, pre-release plan, criminal history, parole eligibility dates, and the terms and conditions of parole/probation.
• Research criminal and personal history of the offender, special conditions of release involving restitution, drug and alcohol treatment and testing, counseling, and community service; obtain reporting instructions and transfer offender files to the appropriate location; notify victims prior to release of offenders or of special circumstances as requested; contact law enforcement agencies that have placed a hold on the offender and arrange for parole to the agency’s custody;
  
  contact service providers such as residential and inpatient programs and arrange for program participation upon release from custody.
• Monitor offenders through written correspondence and telephone; contact family, friends, neighbors, employers, treatment counselors and other law enforcement agencies to ensure the parolee or probationer is in compliance with stipulated agreements; establish and monitor compliance with payment plans and renegotiate payments if offender falls in arrears; track actions taken by the court/parole board; prepare various reports regarding violations of probation or parole, progress or discharge, and monthly caseload status;
  
  advise and direct offenders to comply with the terms of parole and/or probation.
• Develop and maintain case files for each offender containing legal documents, monthly reports, correspondence and records; develop and execute case plans; present recommendations; submit various reports and documents to the court/parole board for review and action after obtaining supervisory approval; audit case files in compliance with agency standards; prepare statistical reports detailing case activity to conform with agency requirements.
• Monitor and track hearing dates; provide documentation for hearings; make appearances at hearings and provide testimony as necessary; obtain hearing results and follow up on court/parole board directives, actions, and recommendations.
• Work in one of the following units:
  Court Services Unit, Offender Supervision Unit, Re-Entry Unit, Pre-Release Unit, Interstate Compact Unit, Warrants and Extradition Unit, etc., performing duties at the advanced journey level and either assisting offenders, carrying out investigations and supervision duties, or serving as a lead worker.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of paraprofessional and/or technical experience researching and verifying information, maintaining case records, interviewing clients, and writing correspondence or reports in a law enforcement, social or behavioral services environment; or graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above; or one year of experience as a Parole & Probation Specialist II in Nevada State service;
  
  or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience handling release documentation for offenders under parole, residential confinement, drug court supervision, or residing outside Nevada.
• Ability to research, interview, and write reports related to criminal history, risk assessment, and behavioral and rehabilitation programs.
• Previous experience performing administrative supervision functions for low‑risk offenders.

• Working knowledge of techniques used to conduct extensive research into client or offender criminal, employment and/or income history.
• English composition skills sufficient to prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations; correct usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• General knowledge of appropriate courtroom behavior.
• Ability to analyze information, problems, and objectives and identify and recommend solutions; assess and select appropriate communication methods when dealing with deviant and/or emotional behavior; prepare…