Normal communication skills are required. The work is predominantly sedentary and requires minimal or negligible physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Distinguishing Features Differs from the Parole Officer II class which become more complex or specialized due to the handling of more difficult parole cases which require intensive supervision. Investigation includes, but is not limited to, the acceptability of living conditions, desirability of environment, employment plan, law enforcement opinions regarding the prospective parolee and sponsor, if appropriate. Makes visits to correctional institutions periodically for the purpose of establishing personal contact with prospective parolees assigned to caseload. Such contact may be established by letter or telephone. Maintains case files in accordance with existing Field Service Order and records client contacts by completing chronological information sheet or by submission of appropriate Case Report.