Dayton Region - Parole Officer Continuous

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Parole and Community Service

Agency Contact:
Gina Seel - gina.seelo.gov

Unposting Date:
Aug 9, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location:

DPCS Montgomery 1901 South Gettysburg Avenue Dayton 45417

Primary

Location:

United States of America

Compensation: $26.68

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

40

Guided by the agency's mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” this position is for a security‑mindful professional to serve as a Parole Officer in the Dayton Region covering counties:
Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Warren. This is a continuous posting for 60 days.

• Under general supervision oversee offenders.
• Interview, visit, and observe offenders at residence, workplace or other community locations.
• Utilize evidence‑based supervision practices to facilitate behavioral change.
• Obtain certification in the Ohio Risk Assessment System and complete offender risk assessments as directed.
• Review documents, records and reports to develop case plans with offenders to address identified risk factors.
• Maintain and review case plans throughout supervision period to gauge progress of established goals.
• Provide individual and group advice by listening, speaking, and providing written instructions to offenders.
• Conduct visual and auditory surveillance, including operating electronic monitoring equipment.
• Perform drug testing, maintaining a written chain of evidence.
• Conduct DNA testing as prescribed by statute.
• Find employment and vocational opportunities for offenders by making referrals to community service agencies.
• Maintain contact with offender families, friends, employers and others.
• Manage caseload, analyzing and making community referrals to adjust offender activity.
• Supervise substance abusers, drug offenders, sex offenders, special releasee and special needs offenders as required.
• Conduct placement, arrest, and violation investigations; produce investigative reports for court or administrative use.
• Update and use records via field officer tools (FOT).
• Travel to offender homes, employment sites, jails, courts, etc., using personal or state vehicle.
• Prepare information and initiate packets for Parole Board Hearings.
• Screen inmates for eligibility and recommend transfer into transitional control program.
• Respond to inmate inquiries in writing.
• Conduct and complete clemency and other investigations, produce reports to support board decisions.
• Facilitate special hearings.
• Deliver arrest, hold, and release orders.
• Secure and deliver search warrants and subpoenas.
• Investigate violators‑at‑large, arrest violators, and conduct search and seizure of contraband, using force or restraints as necessary.
• Develop and present cases at revocation hearings.
• Collect, organize, and examine evidence; cross‑examine witnesses; testify as required.
• Provide work direction and train staff, including orientation and in‑service training.
• Oversee outpost office staff.
• Perform background investigations on prospective employees.
• Build working relations with community agencies, citizen groups, and criminal justice agencies.
• Write or dictate speeches and presentations for authorized speaking engagements.
• Participate on community councils and committees.
• Coordinate with halfway houses, prevention programs, and state hospitals.
• Present pre‑release programs at penal institutions.
• Travel to staff meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
• Conduct themselves professionally and in accordance with Ohio Department standards of employee conduct.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution and two years experience in criminal justice, corrections, law enforcement, social service or related field; no firearms prohibition; valid driver’s license.
• Or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; no firearms prohibition; valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent minimum class qualifications; must have passed parole officer assessment within past 12 months or be a current employee who was previously certified.
• Probationary period of 365 days; probationary parole officers may not transfer through canvass but may be reassigned by management.

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