Probation and Parole Officer II

Overview

State Of Vermont Probation & Parole Officers must be conscientious, self-motivated individuals with the ability to think on their feet in a fast-paced environment. You’ll have a strong understanding of ethics and boundaries as well as the ability to communicate and work in a team setting.

Other skillsets required:

• Excellent writing skills
• Great time management
• Strong computer skills
• Great organizational skills
• Observation skills
• Be detail oriented
• Understanding of victim awareness, risk intervention strategies, and case planning practices, plus the ability to maintain a professional rapport with local law-enforcement agencies and community partners is a must.

Prior Corrections, law-enforcement, or military experience is preferred for the position of Probation and Parole Officer at the Newport Probation and Parole Office. The work will be performed in an office setting with field work required. The hours are 7:45-4:30, Monday-Friday. Some after hours, some weekends, and field work may occur.

Must attend six weeks of instruction at the Vermont Correctional Academy.

This position, Probation and Parole Officer II (Job Requisition #54079), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Amber.

Bernier.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Work is performed in a field office, correctional and community setting and includes frequent interaction with potentially dangerous correctional clients. High stress may be present, as is some danger of assault. Evening, weekend, and alternating shift duty required to provide necessary services and supervision. Field travel is necessary and incumbents may be required to provide private means of transportation. Work related court, community meeting, and Parole Board appearances may be anticipated.

High school diploma or equivalent or higher AND three (3) years or more experience in human services casework such as mental health/addiction counseling, work in a residential treatment center, juvenile justice, direct service legal work, emergency services, corrections, law enforcement, military or similar job duties.

Note:

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required, and a criminal background check will be performed prior to hire. Certain convictions can be disqualifying.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work, criminal justice, human services, psychology, or a related field.

Note:

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required, and a criminal background check will be performed prior to hire. Certain convictions can be disqualifying.

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re‑employment (RIF) rights.

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete.

The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements:
Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under…