Monitors compliance with offenders behavior and progress according to treatment intervention and expectations. Counsels family members, friends and employers regarding issues and processes involving clients. Performs public relations work in the explanation of the duties and responsibilities of the Probation and Parole Division, of the conduct requirements placed upon probationers and parolees, and of the attitudes the public should develop toward persons under the jurisdiction of the Probation and Parole. The Probation and Parole Officer job family consists of four levels which are distinguished based on the type and complexity of work, supervision received and the responsibility assigned for supervision of others. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including at least twenty-four semester hours in any combination of psychology, sociology, social work, criminology, education, criminal justice administration, penology or police science.
Ability is required to manage difficult caseloads.
L This is the leadership level where incumbents supervise other probation and parole officers and may plan and coordinate work in a specific area or assist in the management of a district. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include those identified at Level II plus knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision. Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of those identified in Level II plus one additional year of qualifying experience. M At this level employees are assigned responsibilities which involve assisting in the supervision of probation and parole work performed in an assigned district. In this role they will assist in the planning and coordination of activities performed in a district probation and parole office, supervise the activities of district officers and other employees as assigned, provide instruction to officers in the proper use of various guidance and counseling methods and rehabilitative techniques, review and approve written reports, and perform other duties as assigned.