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.

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.

The Division of Parole Services was established within the Indiana Department of Correction in the 1960’s severing its relationship with the State Welfare Department. Parole Services is charged with enhancing public safety by providing community based supervision and services for adult offenders through the use of evidence based practices as they transition from a Correctional Facility to Community Supervision. Parole Services Division operates out of ten district offices located across the State.

The incumbent assist with the oversight of specific District Office or Division Program. The officer in this position 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. The Parole Officer may supervise professional and/or administrative staff as they implement their individual responsibilities. The Parole Officer acts as the immediate liaison between the manager and assigned staff.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

• Completes an initial Risk Assessment and a Re-entry Accountability Plan for each offender. Subsequent Re-entry Accountability Plans are required by policy;
• Maintains and provides accurate electronic and written records concerning all aspects of the supervision of assigned parolees, on a regular and ad hoc basis;
• Communicates with parolees and completes subsequent case notes as required, and as dictated by the risk assessment at a work site, home, office, or other location;
• Monitors a parolee’s movement, housing, employment, and other services, including for registered sex offenders;
• Provides 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;
• Promotes and develops community resources for offender programs and treatment and maintain records of community resources;
• Conducts 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;
• Serves as an expert witness/subject matter expert in various legal proceedings and hearings;
• Holds probable cause hearings, administer drug/alcohol screenings to offenders, and promotes and develop community resources;
• Responds to emergency contacts on a 24 hour/7 days per week basis;
• Transports or assists in the transportation of offenders to departmental facilities.

• Broad knowledge of the laws, rules, departmental…