Probation Parole Officer

Probation & Parole Officer

Location:

Livingston, MT

Position Summary:

The Probation & Parole Officer performs a combination of social work and law enforcement duties to manage offenders, ensuring public safety and encouraging rehabilitation.

• Supervise and counsel 80–100 offenders, cooperating with the public and criminal justice system.
• Conduct pre‑sentence investigations and prepare written pre‑sentence investigation reports with placement recommendations.
• Recommend rehabilitation plans, treatment options, conditions of probation, and appropriate incarceration levels to the District Court and Parole Board.
• Refer offenders to community resources and programs, use risk‑and‑needs assessments, and monitor client compliance.
• Investigate alleged violations of probation or parole, enforce policies, and obtain search warrants when required.
• Arrest and detain violators, testify in district court and related hearings.
• Respond to hostile or dangerous situations using OC spray, firearms, and handcuffs.
• Work variable shifts, including nights and weekends, and be available 24/7 when called upon.
• Travel up to 10 % of the time for duties and training.

• College degree in criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, guidance & counseling, or formal training in behavioural sciences.
• POST Basic Certification after training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and one year of employment with the Department of Corrections.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Age 18 years or older.
• Completed criminal history search and fingerprinting.
• No convictions that would lead to imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary.
• Good moral character as determined by background screening.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Valid Montana driver’s license.

• Experience in corrections, detainment, criminology, education, medicine, psychiatry, psychology, law, law enforcement, social work, sociology, psychiatric nursing, or guidance & counseling may substitute for educational requirements on a 1‑year‑experience equals 9‑months‑education basis, subject to approval.

Disqualifying conditions include convictions or court orders related to domestic violence or firearms prohibitions (Brady Act & Lautenberg Amendment). The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 and Tobacco Free policies also apply.

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.

Hourly Rate: $27.58 – $27.58.

Employment type:

Full‑time, day shift. Telework:
Not eligible.

The State of Montana does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, age, disability, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, or any other factor unrelated to merit or qualifications.