Probation and Parole Regional Manager Dept of Correction

Summary Statement

This is the management level overseeing the administration and operation of district and satellite probation and parole offices for an assigned geographical area.

• Interviews offenders to obtain and verify personal, social and delinquent/criminal histories; evaluates information and offenders' attitude toward offense to determine community risk, frequency of client contact and identify needs.
• Determines appropriate methods of addressing offender problems and needs based on nature and complexity of problems, offender's stability and available community resources.
• Develops and implements case supervision/treatment plans outlining goals and objectives to be accomplished and the methods and techniques to be used.
• Monitors offenders' activities to ensure compliance with the conditions of probation and parole through field visits, office appointments and telephone contact.
• Investigates possible probation and parole violations; may request warrant for arrest, search or seizure; may assist law enforcement officials in executing warrant.
• Attends hearings to answer questions, make recommendations and present progress reports.
• Prepares narrative reports describing probation/parole violations, progress, evaluations and recommendations for case disposition.
• Prepares and updates a variety of records and files.
• Contacts offenders and their families, the courts, Board of Parole, various state institutions, community resources, mental health facilities and employers to ensure that offenders comply with the conditions of probation and/or parole and that they receive services such as drug counseling, employment and family counseling, and related services.

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher.
• Three years experience in interacting with criminal justice organizations such as law enforcement, courts, corrections, parole boards, community groups, or local governments.
• Six months experience in probation and parole administration which includes overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of probation and parole programs and services; establishing program objectives; planning short and long range program goals; developing and implementing program policies and procedures and ensuring compliance and funding requirements. Provides advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
• Six months experience in budget administration which includes managing, developing, analyzing and implementing budgets; developing strategic plans and establishing internal control.
• Six months experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Applicants must be current permanent employees of the State of Delaware Department of Corrections in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact the designated ADA office.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.