D6 Probation & Parole Officer, Senior Pocatello

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

To apply for the position, current State employees will need to log into Luma and select the State Job Openings option listed in the Employee Resources tile on their homepage.

Location:

Probation & Parole Officer, Sr. District 6 - Pocatello

Summary:

The mission of the Idaho Department of Correction is to create a model correctional system that providesequitableaccesstoprogramming and opportunities that reflect a community experience, fosterconnectionsandrestore victims of crime. Probationand Parole Officer, Seniors employ a balance of principles related to counseling, case management, and law enforcement to ensure the safety of our communities and individuals who are under the supervision of adult felony probation or parole.

Trained in the principles of evidence-based practices, Probation and Parole Officers build rapport with clients andutilizecommunity resources toassistclients in moving toward long-term behavioral change.

• Counsel clients in dealing with a variety of problems including drug and alcohol abuse, financial, marriage, employment, education, and legal problems.
• Design and implement case plans for clients and monitor progress.
• Engage in effective interventions with clients.
• Write violation, post-sentencing, pre-sentence investigation and court reports, and modification orders.
• Investigate behaviors, law violations, transfers, employment status, and residence of clients.
• Arrest probationers or parolees, conduct searches of persons and property, and secure evidence.
• Make home visits and employment and community contacts with treatment providers and members of the criminal justice system.

Applicants MUST be able to complete the following physical tests AT THE TIME OF THE INTERVIEW. If you are unable to meet these physical requirements, please wait to apply until you can do the following:

• 14-inch vertical jump
• 15 sit-ups (correct form) in 1 minute
• 21 push-ups (correct form, knee position not allowed)
• 300-meter run in 1 minute & 17 seconds (approximately 3/4 of a lap around a standard track)
• 1.5 mile run/walk in 17 minutes & 17 seconds

• Some knowledge of the fundamentals of behavioral science. Typically gained by completion of at least 12 credit hours of college-level coursework in behavioral or social sciences i.e., psychology, social work, and/or criminal justice OR completion of an internship (at least 150 hours) related to this field OR at least 1 year of full-time experience involving daily interaction with clients and/or offenders to address behaviors, i.e. experience as a Law Enforcement Officer, Correctional Officer, criminal justice or mental health professional involving interaction with clients or offenders to address human behaviors (Office/administrative support work is non-qualifying).
• Some knowledge of criminal justice. Typically gained from the completion of at least six credit hours or 36 hours of training regarding criminal justice or a closely related field or at least six months of full-time experience working in the criminal justice system administering policies and procedures that relate to client management or legal processes of the criminal justice system. (Office/administrative support work is typically non-qualifying)
• Some knowledge of identifying social or human science resources to fit the needs of clients.
• Some knowledge of computer operations to include entering, retrieving and storing data. Typically gained from at least one year experience using a personal computer or have completed a computer related training course that covered both basic and intermediate computer skills.
• Experience writing detailed reports. Typically gained from completing at least two college level courses specific to report writing which required the applicant to write detailed reports OR completed an internship (at least 150 hours) related to this task or at least six months of full-time experience in social services, law enforcement, or business setting preparing written reports.
• Some knowledge of managing a caseload with…