Probation and Parole Agent - Bilingual Spanish

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Division of Community Correction is recruiting for Bilingual Spanish Probation and Parole Agents. This position will be located at 3073 S. Chase Ave., Building 42, Suite 150, Milwaukee, WI.

NOTE:

This announcement will only be used to fill the Probation & Parole Agent
- Bilingual Spanish vacancies.

The Probation and Parole Agent is responsible for monitoring a caseload of individuals placed on court ordered supervision. Probation and Parole Agents assess and prepare case plans for offenders, foster law-abiding behavior and positive participation in the community, prepare accurate and timely investigations, reports, and case records, and perform community outreach and liaison activities. This is a bilingual in English and Spanish position because the primary number of cases assigned will be offenders that meet the need for that requirement.

This position is in pay schedule and range 12-06 for Probation and Parole Agent with a starting pay rate of $24.68/hour, plus a comprehensive State of Wisconsin benefits package. Probation and Parole Agent
- Senior is in pay schedule/range 12-08 with a starting pay rate of $28.69/hour. Bilingual employees assigned to a bilingual position will receive $1.00/hour add-on pay. Future increases will be in accordance with the Compensation Plan, and are currently scheduled at intervals of 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire.

A probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance:
  Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• More information about State of Wisconsin benefits.

To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

Probation and Parole Agents are required at the time of hire to possess a valid driver license, 2 year driving…