Probation and Parole Officer

Job Title:

Probation and Parole Officer I

Location:

80 Thomas Lane, Versailles, KY 40383 USA

Employment Type:

Executive Branch, Full Time, 40.0 HR/WK

Salary: $52,501.44 Annually

Creating a better, safer Kentucky. If you want to make a difference in your community and be a part of an exciting team, the Department of Corrections may have a career for you! The Department is hiring Probation and Parole Officers who contribute to the safety of communities and the re‑entry of offenders into society.

• Formulate a plan with the offender for ongoing supervision.
• Prepare documentation as ordered by the Court System and Parole Board.
• Act as liaison between the offender and enforcement officials.
• Testify in Court.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records.
• Provide supervision and counsel for offenders.
• Submit and act on arrest warrants.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High motivation and self‑direction.
• Ability to solve problems while working with a vast array of offender issues including addiction, behavior, family, housing, and employment.
• Reasoning ability to solve problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in a fast‑paced environment.

Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Experience, Training, or

Skills:

None.

Substitute Education for

Experience:

None.

Substitute Experience for

Education:

Experience in probation work and/or parole work, corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above will substitute for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year‑for‑year basis.

Must be 21 years of age. Will be required to carry and/or use a firearm; applicant must not be prohibited from the purchase, receipt, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or both pursuant to applicable federal or state law while employed in this job classification. Applicant must demonstrate competence with a firearm by successful completion of all required firearms safety training courses offered or approved by the hiring agency.

Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Employees typically work with convicted felons which may present hazardous situations such as arresting and/or transporting violators to proper authorities.

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact:
Steven Heddleston dleston.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D