Parole and Probation Officer

Summary Of Work

As a Parole and Probation Officer, you will supervise individuals on parole or probation, conduct client intakes, develop case plans, and manage cases. You may also assist in parole investigations for the Parole Board and other investigations as needed. The role involves exposure to hazardous conditions that could lead to serious physical injury, requiring medical attention and potential lost work time, though this exposure is intermittent.

You will collaborate with the courts, law enforcement, the Parole Board, the Pardon Advisory Board, human service centers, Transitional Planning Services, and social service agencies. For a complete job description, please contact the recruiter listed at the bottom of this posting.

A bachelor's degree is preferred in behavioral science, education, business, or a related field with three years of work experience in a corrections, law enforcement, social work, education, or behavioral health setting. Eligibility to be licensed as a peace officer in North Dakota.
An associate's degree with five years of work experience with individuals in corrections, law enforcement, social work, education or behavioral health setting may be considered. Must be licensable as a ND peace officer under North Dakota Century Code Chapter 12-63 and pass the critical task assessment.
Must attend basic peace officer training recognized by the ND POST Board ensuring authorization to perform the peace officer duties of a Parole and Probation Officer in accordance with North Dakota Century Code Section 12-59-20. Valid Class D' driver's license and pass a thorough background investigation and criminal record check.

Bachelor's degree is preferred in behavioral science, education, business, or related field or
an associate's degree with two years of work experience in corrections, law enforcement, social work, education, or behavioral health setting.
Eligibility to be licensed as a peace officer in North Dakota.
Valid Class D' driver's license and pass a thorough background investigation and criminal record check.
This employment offer is based on the condition that you successfully pass a pre-employment (prior to start date) physical examination, drug testing, psychologic examination and the Critical Task Assessment (CTA) fitness test in a time not exceeding 7 minutes and 15 seconds.
Please view the following You Tube link created by the Montana Law Enforcement Academy to get an idea of what the CTA course is all about and how to prepare:

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All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts

Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.
Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD‑214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's Affairs Office.
Contact Brian Miller,  and/or brianlmiller or TTY 800‑366‑6888 for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.