Parole and Probation Officer

About This Role

<p style="text-align: justify">Supervises individuals on parole or probation within the constraints of court orders; performs investigations and prepares written reports and recommendations regarding individuals falling under the jurisdiction of the court; does related work as required. An employee in this classification is responsible for monitoring individuals on parole or probation and for the preparation of related records and reports. Incumbents in this classification work under close supervision of the Probation and Court Services Supervisor in the preparation of court reports, execution of arrests, filing of detainers, etc. Incumbents, however, are expected to exercise considerable discretion and judgment in performing standard duties of supervising and monitoring the conditions of probation or parole. At this level, presentence investigations, violation and other reports ordered by the court require administrative review and co-signature. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of positions in this classification.</p>

Requirements

<p style="text-align: justify">To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Some knowledge of parole and probation practices and philosophy; federal and state laws pertaining to probation and parole; the criminal justice system; the concepts and principles of human behavior and ad­justment problems in adult offenders; substance abuse. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; maintain composure and work effectively in emergency and/or crisis situations; work ef­fectively with adult offenders, law enforcement personnel, social service agencies, and the general public; comprehend, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulation