Parole Officer

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana Department of Correction (DOC): We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re‑entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.

Role Overview:

As a Parole Officer, you will assist with the oversight of District Office or Division Programs and will be responsible for compliance with Department of Correction Policy, Procedures, and Division Directives. This ensures that all laws and the rights of individuals are protected. This position will include all parole officer responsibilities and include the supervision of professional staff. The incumbent will act as the immediate liaison between the manager and assigned staff.

This position is responsible for ensuring that Parole Services follows IC 11-13-3-1 through IC 11-13-3-10, IC 35-38-1-7.5, IC 11-8-8-5, IC 35-50-6-1 (e), IC 35-38-1-29, and IC 35-44.1-3-9.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Provide technical assistance on a continuous basis, clarify and interpret policies, assist in resolving problems, plan and implement statewide training sessions, and prepare correspondence.
• Complete an initial Risk Assessment and a Re‑entry Accountability Plan on each offender. Subsequently, Re‑entry Accountability Plans are required by policy.
• Maintain and provide accurate electronic and written records concerning all aspects of the supervision of assigned parolees, on a regular and ad hoc basis.
• Communicate with parolees and complete subsequent case notes as required, and as dictated by the risk assessment at a work site, home, office, or other location.
• Monitor a parolee’s movement, housing, employment, and other services, including for registered sex offenders.
• Provide counseling services to offenders transitioning back into the community, including direction and assistance in securing employment, schooling, training and/or housing for offenders leaving the custody of the department.
• Promote and develop community resources for offender programs and treatment, and maintain records of community resources
• Conduct community‑based investigations for clemency and parole, including parole violations, per Departmental and State laws and procedures. This may include apprehension of offenders who have violated the conditions of parole.
• Serve as an expert witness/subject matter expert in various legal proceedings and hearings.
• Hold probable cause hearings, administer drug/alcohol screenings to offenders, and promote and develop community resources.
• Respond to emergency contacts on a 24 hour/7 days per week basis.
• Transport or assist in the transportation of offenders to departmental facilities.
• Provide research to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate parole system performance.
• Maintain necessary statistical data required for reports, audits, public information, and statewide coordination of program delivery system.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may…