Juvenile Probation and Parole Officer Supervisor

Summary Statement

This level supervises Juvenile Probation and Parol Officers, responsible for providing community supervision and support to youth, with a high risk to recidivate, in compliance with the terms of court-imposed conditions of probation, aftercare, or pre-adjudication supervision. In addition to work performed at the Juvenile Probation and Parole Officer level, employees perform and supervise juvenile probation and parole work, resolve escalated issues, and ensure the proper training and development of staff.

Employees are armed and possess arrest and search/seizure authority, requiring completion of specialized probation and parole officer training.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Provides community supervision and support to youth with a high risk to recidivate, requiring the employees to be armed and possess arrest and search/seizure authority. Interactions often involve hostile and/or volatile situations and sensitive matters.
• Coordinates and partners with law enforcement on intelligence inquiries with a goal of maintaining safety of the youth and the community.
• Conducts investigations by interviewing individuals to obtain information, reviewing client history, gathering evidence, and documenting and reporting findings, including possible probation and aftercare violations. May request a warrant for arrest, search, or seizure and/or assist law enforcement in executing a warrant.
• Apprehends youth that have absconded from probation supervision or have active capiases/warrants.
• Monitors client activities to ensure compliance with the conditions of probation through regular contact including face-to-face field visits and curfew checks, office appointments, electronic monitoring, and telephone contact.
• Conducts high-risk transport for juveniles in secure care custody.
• Attends court hearings to answer questions, make recommendations, and present progress reports, including providing testimony.
• Prepares and updates a variety of records and reports and performs case management support.
• Provides referrals to applicable resources and monitors compliance with required activities and services.
• Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on case data.
• Performs other related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Juvenile Probation and Parole Officer Supervisor

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Two years’ experience in probation and parole work such as motivating and ensuring offenders comply with terms of court-imposed probation or conditions of release from a state institution including arrests and searches or similar law enforcement experience.
• Two years’ experience in conducting investigations such as conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
• Coursework, training and/or work experience in staff supervision, which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

The State of Delaware recognizes the value oftelework and flexible working schedules.

This position is eligible for Telework according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy.…