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Functions as a journey level Juvenile Residential Officer providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour residential facility. Education, Experience and Training: Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program. One (1) year of work related experience. Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Must obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. Must be certified as required by applicable standards for the facility/department assigned within six months of employment. Must possess a valid Texas driver's license, with a good driving record. Must pass an extensive background investigation. Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment. The employee will also be subject to shift changes. “Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/ aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.” An employee may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on the needs of the Department. Working in a 24-hour facility may make the employee subject to working mandatory overtime or remaining on duty and working all, or a part of, an additional shift (“double shift”). The incumbent is / may be considered to be ‘essential personnel' subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times. When required, you will be notified by your supervisor. Must be at least 21 years of age (for applicable positions) and must pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment or all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions. Physical/Environmental Requirements: Works inside a secured facility with potential exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, lice and other diseases. Ability to restrain and/or chase youths. May be required to utilize vehicle to transport youths. 1. Provides direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour residential facility to ensure the health, safety and welfare of each youth is in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and all applicable standards. 2. Provides individual and group counseling to all youths to promote and increase personal awareness of responsibilities and alternatives. 3. Makes critical and sound judgements and decisions during crisis or potentially dangerous situations, only in the absence of the supervisor; informs supervisor of problems or situations encountered and actions taken; and documents actions. 4. Disciplines youths by enforcing the rules of the facility, documents behavior and other specific information and forwards to appropriate personnel. 5. Serves as back-up to staff and assumes all duties as necessary, i.e., administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, and disciplining youths. Must be physically able to perform “handling with care techniques, including takedowns, chasing and restraining youth” as outlined in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) requirement. 6. Conducts inspections, rounds and drills which includes room checks and physical searches of youths. 05 E 7. Transports youths to and from appointments. 05 E 8. Coordinates and provides daily educational and entertaining program activities. 05 E 9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Guided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for a dedicated security minded professional to assume the responsibilities of a Parole Officer in Hamilton County. Updates/changes to your application submission can be made while the posting is open by logging into your profile and editing the application. After the posting closes, no changes can be made. Job Duties: * Under general supervision from Supervisor, oversees offenders. * Interviews, visits and observes offenders at residence/work site or other community locations. * Utilizes evidence-based supervision practices to facilitate behavioral change in offenders. * Obtains certification in Ohio Risk Assessment System completes offender risk assessments as directed. * Interviews offenders and reviews documents, records, and reports to develop case plans in conjunction with offenders to address identified risk factors. * Maintains and reviews case plans with offenders throughout supervision period to gauge progress of established goals. * Provides individual and group advice by listening, speaking and providing written instructions to offenders. * Conducts visual and auditory surveillance which includes operating electronic monitor equipment as needed. * Performs drug testing by collecting and transporting specimens or using drug kit procedures when necessary and maintains a written chain of evidence from sample collection through testing and hearing process. * Conducts DNA testing as prescribed by statute. * Finds employment and vocational opportunities for offenders by making referrals to community service agencies. * Maintains contact with offender families, friends, employers and others by interviewing, observing behaviors and reviewing written documents and records. * Develops sound caseload management involving analysis of caseload and making necessary community referrals in order to make adjustments in offender activity. * Oversees caseload which requires special training to properly supervise substance abusers, drug offenders, sex offenders, special releasee and special needs offenders as needed. * Conducts and completes placement, arrest and violation investigations by interviewing individuals, reading and understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement and legal documents. * Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating appropriate reports of investigations making correctional recommendations to be used in decisions of judges, parole administrators or parole board members in sentencing and revocation procedures. * Updates and uses records through use of field officer tools (FOT) to include recording offender case activity and officer activity. * Travel to offender homes, places of employment, jails and courts etc. by operating personal or state vehicle. * Prepares information and initiates packets for Parole Board Hearings. * Screens inmates to determine eligibility and makes recommendations for transfer into transitional control program. * Responds in writing to inmate inquiries (i.e. kites). * Conducts and completes clemency and other investigations by interviewing individuals, reading and understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement and legal documents. * Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating appropriate reports of investigations to be used in decisions and/or recommendations of parole board members. * Facilitates special hearings (i.e. clemency, full board) when needed. * Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, and delivers written arrest, hold and release orders. * Secures and delivers search warrants and subpoenas to jails and law enforcement, correctional and court agencies. * Pursues declared violators-at-large, arrests violators and conducts search and seizure of contraband which involves walking, running, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, lifting or using force such as applying unarmed self-defense techniques or using restraining devices like handcuffs, belly chains or leg irons and OC spray/pepper gas as needed. * Develops and presents cases at revocation hearings. * Collects evidence. * Organizes written documents, records and reports. * Examines and cross examines witnesses. * Testifies as required. * Operates personal or state vehicle to transport witnesses or violators or other releases. * Provides work direction and trains staff as necessary through conducting orientation of new staff, on-the-job training and in-service training. * Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, lesson plans and documents training activities. * Oversees outpost office which consists of two to three less experienced staff as required. * Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, background investigations on prospective employees. * Develops sound working relations with community agencies, citizen groups and criminal justice agencies to secure community resources for benefit of clients. * Writes or dictates speeches and presentations for authorized speaking engagements. * Participates on community councils and committees. * Functions on an inter-agency level as coordinator with halfway houses and prevention programs. * Acts as liaison with state hospitals to accomplish appropriate level of services for clients. * Presents pre-release programs at penal institutions from written presentation guide or lesson plan. * Travels to and participates in staff meetings, conferences and training session. * Must conduct themselves professionally, and in a law-abiding manner, at all times and in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct. Obtains certification in Ohio Risk Assessment System completes offender risk assessments as directed. Associate's degree from accredited educational institution; 2 yrs. exp. in criminal justice, corrections, law enforcement, social service or related field; must have no legal prohibition against carrying firearms; valid driver's license. * Or Bachelor's degree, from accredited educational institution; must have no legal prohibition against carrying firearms; valid driver's license. * Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. NOTE: Applicants for positions in Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction must also successfully pass parole officer assessment or have successfully completed assessment within past 12 mos.; or applicants must be current employees with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified in position of parole officer. Probationary period is 365 days. Probationary parole officers may not transfer to vacancy through canvass process but may be reassigned by management to another vacancy within same headquarter county. Job Skills: Criminology/Criminal Justice

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time01/13/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time01/26/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$4,562.00 - $5,694.00Salary (Annually)$54,744.00 - $68,328.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationChattanooga, TNDepartmentCorrection LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, PROBATION AND PAROLE FIELD SUPERVISION DIVISION, HAMILTON COUNTY ************************************************************************************ A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position works in the Specialized Crime Unit working with sex offenders. The classification of PPO 3 SCU has an assignment differential of 5% added to the monthly salary for working in the specialized crime unit. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to three years of full-time professional level experience in one or more of the following: probation/parole, counseling, social work, investigative, or legal experience. Substitution of Experience for Education: Full time relevant professional experience, to include law enforcement experience, may be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Substitution of Graduate Course Work for Experience: Graduate course work credit received from an accredited college or university in social science, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, social work, and/or law may substitute for the required experience to a maximum of two years (e.g., an additional 36 graduate quarter hours in one or a combination of the above-listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience). Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: * Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons; * Be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application; * Be a citizen of the United States; * Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation; * Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority; * Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority; * Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check; * Have no conviction for a felony or any domestic assault convictions or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces; * Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position; * Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position; * Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs; * Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment; * Upon appointment, successfully complete all additional prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy and any and all on-line training. Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions. Overview Under general supervision, an employee in this position is responsible for professional probation and parole work of considerable difficulty; performs related work as required. This is the lead or supervisory class in the Probation/Parole Officer series. An employee in this class leads or may supervise a small staff of subordinates in probation and/or parole work. This class differs from that of Probation/ Parole Officer 2 in that the incumbent of the latter functions at the working level. This class differs from the Probation/ Parole Manager in that an incumbent of the latter supervises a moderate-sized probation and/or parole staff. Responsibilities * Requests arrest warrants for non-compliance by the offenders as required by policy and procedures and utilize compiled offender information in order to determine proper steps for treatment. * Promotes team building and cooperation with other team members and mentor and/or assists in training of new staff. * Analyzes reports for needed action related to the offenders under their supervision. Handles offender complaints and grievances quickly and professionally as required by policy and procedures. * Utilizes compliance reports on a monthly basis to determine work is in compliance with standards required by policy and procedures and monitor the offenders under their supervision to ensure compliance with release requirements set for the offenders by policy and procedures. * Audit's casework for quality and adherence to standards required by policy and procedures and conducts annual offender interviews to ensure staff compliance with policy and procedures. * Acts as liaison with judges, court personnel, law enforcement and other agencies concerned with the probation/parole program and who may have an effect upon the success of agency goals. * Interacts in a positive manner with fellow employees and offenders to foster and maintain a respectful and harmonious working environment. * Conducts a validated risk and needs assessments by utilizing motivational and interview techniques by collecting offender-specific information to help determine their level of risk to re-offend and identify their criminogenic risk factors. Assists offenders in decision-making processes and assess the availability of service providers to deliver appropriate services to offenders. * Prepares and maintains offenders records and reports; identifies criminal activities and background information in reports or standard forms which answer special requests by the parole board; prepares narrative reports of the investigation process; total caseload activities when preparing monthly reports. Competencies (KSA's) * Directs Work * Communicates Effectively * Resourcefulness * Demonstrates Self-Awareness * Collaborates Knowledges: * Administration and Management * Clerical * Customer and Personal Service * Law and Government * Public Safety and Security Skills: * Complex Problem Solving * Active Learning and Listening * Persuasion * Critical Thinking * Monitoring Abilities: * Deductive Reasoning * Auditory Attention * Information Ordering * Speech Recognition * Problem Sensitivity Tools & Equipment * Personal Computer * Telephone * Fax Machine * Printer * Motor Vehicles

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. This first review of applications will be Monday January 5th, 2026. This position will be open until filled. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website: Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor's name/phone number for each position. Cover Letter Three Professional References When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check, including the Child Protection Services registry. Travel may be required and working hours may include evenings & weekends. The Montana Judicial Branch offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference in your community, and further your career. As a service-oriented employer, we seek employees with a passion for customer service to help us fulfill our mission to provide an independent, accessible, responsive, impartial, and timely forum to resolve disputes; to preserve the rule of law; and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of the United States and Montana. Benefits of working for the Judicial Branch\: Work/life balance Family friendly policies Dedicated and caring colleagues Health coverage Retirement plans Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year) Opportunities and room for professional growth Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF Job Overview\: This is professional human services and social work involving the direction, supervision, and guidance of juveniles on probation and/or in placement outside the home. Work includes working with juveniles, their families, school staff, and representatives from social service and law enforcement agencies to preserve the unity and welfare of the family; provide for the care, protection and wholesome mental and physical development of the juvenile; prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency and/or chemical dependency through a system that provides supervision, care, rehabilitation, treatment, detention, competency development, and community protection for the juvenile to avoid the juvenile becoming an adult offender; and ensure that juvenile pay restitution to victims as ordered by the court. A position may be assigned duties in a specialized area such as a youth drug court program or restitution. Decisions made in the course of work can have profound effects on the juvenile and family and include imposing limits on curfew and peer associations; arranging for counseling, evaluations, and academic support; arranging for family-based counseling services; or removing youth from a situation or circumstances not in their best interest. Initially, work is performed under the close supervision of a chief probation officer or more experienced juvenile probation officer. Once experience is gained, work is performed with considerable independent judgment, discretion, and decision making. Work is evaluated by a chief probation officer for conformance with the Montana Youth Court Act through discussions, review of case reports, and an annual evaluation. Job Duties: Evaluates case, police, and arrest reports to make initial determination of the validity of criminal charges and makes appropriate referrals to the county attorney's office; conducts intake hearings on youth who have violated the law and forwards appropriate cases to the county attorney for prosecution. Makes initial assessment of youth to determine risk level, mental health, and chemical dependency problems; interviews youth, families, victims, school personnel, professional service providers and others to gather factual and social information; assesses information and recommends appropriate placements and/or treatments in the best interest of the youth. Completes timely and accurate reports to the court including findings, recommendations, and justifications for recommendations, considerations of community protection, accountability and building competency for youth as well as victim impact implications; testifies in court. Meets regularly with assigned youth to provide counseling, setting goals, acquiring education, developing life skills, and complying with their probation conditions or treatment programs; maintains contact with parents, including home visits, to coordinate implementation of case plans. Develops appropriate case plans based on initial assessment of youth and their family. Gathers information, prepares reports, and makes presentations before the youth placement committee after formal court adjudication and prior to formal disposition and placement. Supervises assigned youth who are on formal or informal probation and monitors compliance with probation conditions including school, employment, counseling, community service, and restitution. Provides crisis intervention services, including making referrals and facilitating placement while families work out problems. May serve as a member of an internal or community committee to assist in the development of policy or provide recommendations to the chief probation officer on the development of new or enhanced programs. May function in a specialized area such as a youth drug court or restitution program. Working Conditions: The work is performed primarily in an office environment and involves exposure to normal, everyday risks which require normal safety precautions typical of offices. Employees may be exposed to violent or non-compliant youth or family members and be on-call for work evenings and on weekends. Latex gloves are worn when obtaining urine samples. Physical Demands: This position requires activities such as sitting for long periods, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing stairs, lifting, moving, and carrying light to medium objects, operating office equipment. Work may also require driving for long periods in a variety of weather conditions. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors): Knowledge of the principles of youth probation work and related court procedures. Knowledge of child and adolescent development and behavior and family dynamics. Some knowledge of community resources available to youth and their families. Ability to persuade assigned youth and their families to work for positive behavioral changes. Ability to prepare accurate and reliable reports containing findings, conclusions, recommendations, and justifications. Ability to accurately document contacts/observations. Ability to read, understand, and effectively apply the provisions of the Montana Youth Court Act and Interstate Compact to juveniles. Ability to organize time and effectively manage workload. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the youth and their families, school personnel, chief probation officer and probation staff, judges, private and public human service agencies, professional groups, and the public. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. Ability to be perceptive, versatile, flexible yet firm and matter of fact when necessary. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with upset, angry, and emotionally charged people and resolving conflicts. Skill in the operation of a personal computer with word processing applications. Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the behavioral sciences, Human Services or Criminal Justice is required. One-year of experience in law enforcement, criminal justice, youth services, or social services is required. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Montana driver's license; proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle on State business.

STATEWIDE SENIOR PAROLE OFFICER LATERAL CANVASS POSTING-JANUARY 2026 (250009P3) Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Parole and Community ServiceAgency Contact Name and Information: Gina Seel - ********************** Unposting Date: Jan 21, 2026, 4:59:00 AMPrimary Location: United States of America-OHIO Compensation: $29.08Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: 1199 Primary Job Skill: Criminology/Criminal JusticeTechnical Skills: CommunicationsProfessional Skills: Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Verbal Communication Agency OverviewWho We Are… Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at **************** Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none! Job DutiesGuided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch." STATEWIDE Senior Parole Officer Lateral Canvass Posting - This posting is open STATEWIDE to current DRC Senior Parole Officer employees only and will be filled pursuant to the SEIU/1199 Contract. All Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Senior Parole Officers represented by SEIU/1199 interested in canvassing to another position of Senior Parole Officer must apply on-line. Paper applications WILL NOT be accepted. Applications will remain active for six (6) months pending selection. *Only one canvass move per qualified applicant will be awarded during the current six (6) month application period.*Please note that the Senior Parole Officer Lateral Canvass application process no longer requires selection of specific counties. Those who apply will be eligible for all vacancies available for lateral canvass, statewide during the lateral canvass six (6) month application period. Updates/changes to your application submission can be made while the posting is open by logging into your profile and editing the application. After the posting closes, no changes can be made. Job Duties: • Under general supervision of Unit Supervisor, as lead worker, provides work direction and training to parole officers involved in supervising offenders under the jurisdiction of the Adult Parole Authority. • Assists parole officers in caseload management to include making recommendations regarding caseload, conducting investigations, preparing comprehensive reports, maintaining appropriate documentation, conducting follow-up actions, planning daily work schedule and itinerary. • Assists in assigning, monitoring and documenting case management decisions on supervision caseloads and investigations. • Compiles monthly statistical and operational reports for unit.• Assists in establishing unit goals and recommendations for improved operational strategies.• Conducts orientation of new staff, on-the-job training and in-service training• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, lesson plans and documents training activities (i.e. support staff).• Oversees offenders• Interviews, visits and observes offenders at residence/work site or other community locations• Utilizes evidence based supervision practices to facilitate behavioral change in offenders• Obtains certification in Ohio Risk Assessment System and completes offender risk assessments as directed• Interviews offenders and reviews documents, records, and reports to develop case plans in conjunction with offenders to address identified risk factors• Maintains and reviews case plans with offenders throughout supervision period to gauge progress of established goals• Provides individual and group advice by listening, speaking and providing written instructions to offenders• Conducts visual and auditory surveillance which includes operating electronic monitor equipment as needed• Performs drug testing by collecting and transporting specimens or using drug kit procedures when necessary and maintains a written chain of evidence from sample collection through testing and hearing process• Conducts DNA testing as prescribed by statute• Finds employment and vocational opportunities for offenders by making referrals to community service agencies• Maintains contact with offender families, friends, employers and others by interviewing, observing behaviors and reviewing written documents and records• Develops sound caseload management involving analysis of caseload and making necessary community referrals in order to make adjustments in offender activity• Oversees caseload which requires special training to properly supervise substance abusers, drug offenders, sex offenders, special releasee and special needs offenders as needed• Conducts and completes placement, arrest and violation investigations by interviewing individuals, reading and understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement and legal documents• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating appropriate reports of investigations making correctional recommendations to be used in decisions of judges, parole administrators or parole board members in sentencing and revocation procedure• Updates and uses records through use of Ohio Community Supervision System (OCSS), formerly field officer tools (FOT), to include recording offender case activity and officer activity.• Travel to offender homes, places of employment, jails and courts etc. by operating personal or state vehicle.• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, and delivers written arrest, hold and release orders• Delivers subpoenas to jails and law enforcement, correctional and court agencies• Serves as transport officer (i.e. out-of-state), pursues declared violators-at-large, arrests violators and conducts search and seizure of contraband which involves walking, running, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, lifting or using force such as applying unarmed self-defense techniques or using restraining devices like handcuffs, belly chains or leg irons and OC spray/pepper gas as needed• Develops and presents cases at revocation and violation hearings• Collects evidence• Organizes written documents, records and reports• Examines and cross examines witnesses• Testifies as required• Operates personal or state vehicle to transport witnesses or violators or other releasees.• Develops sound working relations with community agencies, citizen groups and criminal justice agencies to secure community resources for the benefit of releasees• Writes or dictates speeches and presentations for authorized speaking engagements• Conducts presentations at correctional institutions, citizen circles, halfway houses and community corrections advisory boards• Participates on community councils and committees• Functions on an inter-agency level as coordinator with halfway houses and prevention programs• Acts as liaison with state hospitals to accomplish appropriate level of services for releasees• Presents pre-release programs at correctional institutions from written presentation guide or lesson plan. • Travels to and participates in staff meetings, training sessions and conferences. • Performs other related duties as assigned.Why Work for the State of OhioAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.Qualifications3 yrs. exp. as Parole Officer, 69811; valid driver's license; certified in unarmed self-defense by Ohio Adult Parole Authority. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Criminology/Criminal Justice Technical Skills: Communications Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Verbal Communication Supplemental InformationApplication Procedures: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) • When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. • We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.Pre-Employment Drug Testing:All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. In addition, ODRC's Drug-Free Workplace policy (31-SEM-03) prohibits certain employees from being able to use medical marijuana. This prohibition is based on duties and is assigned by PN. Importantly, anyone who holds a position that is required to carry or otherwise possess or transport a firearm(s) or ammunition is prohibited from using medical marijuana, at any time, even if a medical marijuana recommendation or other medical documentation is provided. Employees subject to federal DOT testing are subject to the same prohibition.Pre-Employment Background Investigation:The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:*Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; *Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;* Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; *Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

SALARY / BENEFITS: $85,891.52 - $109,865.60 Annually, plus bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable. * Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment. * Holidays: 12 days per year. * Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement. * Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium. * On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age of 2. * For County benefits, please visit here. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate. The Probation Department is accepting applications to fill full-time vacancies for the Deputy Probation Officer position in "All Locations." We are accepting applications to establish one list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies at all locations (separate lists for different locations will not be established). Therefore, applicants must check "All Locations" on the application AND be willing to accept an initial assignment at any location. It is required that you select "All Locations" on the application to be considered. Some positions that may be filled by this recruitment have been vacated as a result of a leave of absence (CS Rule 1414) and the duration of those appointments shall be subject to the return of the individuals who are on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under CS Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department. The Position: Under general supervision, provides professional casework services to adult and juvenile offenders and their families; supervises, motivates, and rehabilitates adult and juvenile offenders; conducts pre-sentencing investigations; carries out special assignments; and performs related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Deputy Probation Officer (DPO) is the entry-/journey-level class in the series. Deputy Probation Officer is distinguished from Deputy Probation Officer, Senior in that the latter is the lead worker level in Probation Field Service operations and the first line shift supervisor level within a Probation Institution. The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess: * Strong written, and verbal communication * Reputation for honesty and trustworthiness * Excellent command presence * Good moral character * Credibility * Integrity Examples of Duties * Conducts investigations which include interviewing adult or juvenile offenders, their families and interested individuals, and reviewing documents such as police reports, court transcripts and criminal records; makes assessments regarding the nature of the individual's environmental, employment, financial or domestic difficulties as they apply to the case; makes recommendations for sentencing and dispositions of probationers; prepares probation plans. * Assures that terms and conditions of probation are complied with; coordinates case management with representatives of criminal justice and social service agencies in cases of mutual interest by providing and receiving information on case investigation and status; advises and makes referrals of adults, juveniles, or their families to available community resources to aid in solving their psychosocial problems; motivates, monitors and evaluates probationer's progress; makes written and oral recommendations to the courts for continuance or dismissal of probation status, or to return probationer to the judicial system. * Makes arrests and conducts vehicle, building, and body searches as necessary and authorized; observes, collects and examines urine samples; administers chemical, skin, and eye/pupil checks for illegal substances or alcohol abuse; transports adult and juvenile offenders when necessary. * Carries an assigned caseload involving adult and/or juvenile offenders; conducts field contacts and home visits; prepares petitions, violations, correspondence, case histories, regular and special reports, and maintains case files; monitors payment records to ensure-court ordered collection of fines, fees, and restitution is carried out; conducts civil investigations and may conduct juvenile traffic hearings. * May train colleagues in a specialized area of expertise; may train and guide Extra Help employees and volunteers. Employment Standards To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate how they meet the employment standards. Applicants will need to attach all relevant degrees and/or unofficial transcripts to their application. * Possession of a bachelor's degree that included 27 quarter units or 18 semester units of coursework in sociology, psychology, criminology, or a related field that would provide the required knowledge and abilities; OR, * Completion of 90 quarter units or 60 semester units of college coursework, including 14 quarter or 9 semester units in sociology, psychology, criminology, or a related field that would provide the required knowledge and abilities AND two years of experience performing duties equivalent to Juvenile Institutions Officer, at least one year of which is at the Senior level, or to Probation Assistant with Santa Barbara County; OR, * A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Note: Applicants who are currently in their final quarter or semester of study leading to the required education are encouraged to apply. Such applicants may compete in the examination process but may not be considered for appointment until they have attained the required education units. Additional Requirements: * Must meet minimum peace officer standards as specified in California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031, including but not limited to: not currently on probation for a misdemeanor; no prior felony convictions (unless fully pardoned); good moral character as determined by thorough background investigation (this includes a polygraph examination); submission of fingerprints for purpose of a criminal record check; and found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the powers of a peace officer. * Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License. Driver's license must be kept valid throughout the term of employment. Incumbents must be able to travel independently. Additional Qualification within one-year probationary period: * Unless previously completed, candidates must complete and successfully pass a Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) approved "Core" Training course within the first year of employment. (This five-week course may be held outside the County.) Additional physical training, such as unarmed defensive tactics, may be required for assignment to some units. * Possession of First Aid and CPR certificates * Possession of §832 PC Knowledge of: standard English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage; college-level report writing; standard computer applications used in an office; socioeconomic, psychosocial, and cultural influences on individual behavior; basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and percentages. Ability to: read and comprehend material at college level; establish and maintain effective, constructive, motivational relationships with probationers from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds; observe and record events and information; interpret behavior patterns; make appropriate referrals; work cooperatively with others; read, understand, and apply relevant laws; analyze information in order to make sound, objective decisions; work well under pressure; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; interview and elicit information from others; organize work and files; perform basic arithmetical calculations; learn casework objectives and investigation techniques; learn probation laws regarding investigations; learn to read and understand financial and accounting statements; learn, apply, and teach departmental procedures; learn how social, environmental, and psychological influences affect human behavior; learn and apply principles of cognitive, social, physiological and psychological development; learn the functions, structures, processes and interactions of the basic components of the criminal justice system; learn and apply constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure; kinds and degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; judicial decisions interpreting individual rights; use a computer keyboard. Desirable Qualifications: * Communication: Bilingual Spanish skills are desirable. The ability to read, write, and converse fluently in English and Spanish is desirable for some positions. Hiring departments will test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency, your name may be withheld from future certification or removed from the bilingual employment list, in accordance with Civil Service Rule 7. Assignments to this classification may require working some nights, holidays, and/or weekend. Wearing a uniform is required. Supplemental Information APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: * Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Review: Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards. * Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ): Candidates who are qualified will be notified by email to complete and submit a Personal History Questionnaire. Candidates who successfully pass the PHQ will advance to the next step in the selection process. Failure to submit a PHQ by the deadline or not passing the PHQ will result in a disqualification from the recruitment. * Computerized Written Examination: Candidates who passed the PHQ will be notified via email with instructions for taking a computerized examination. Based on number of candidates who are invited to the exam, the testing format and/or testing dates could be subject to change. Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the computerized written examination to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of six months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list and exact duration of the employment list. A "Candidate Orientation Booklet" is available for the multiple-choice portion of the exam. The booklet provides an overview of the exam format and some sample questions. The booklet is not intended to be a study guide but is aimed at reducing test anxiety and giving candidates some information about what to expect on the test. Please Note: The Santa Barbara County Human Resources Department does not have copies of this booklet. Use the following link to access the booklet: ************************************************** REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution. Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines. Veteran's preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans' hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by the Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability. To receive veteran's preference points, you must: (1) check the Veteran's Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 to the Human Resources Department on or before the test date, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score. All candidates for the job of Deputy Probation Officer must successfully complete the following: * BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION includes an interview and a thorough check of police records, personal, military, and employment histories, and inquiry of persons who know you and evaluate whether you: respect the law and rights of others; are dependable and responsible; have demonstrated mature judgment in areas such as the use of drugs and intoxicants; are honest; and are a safe driver. * POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION will measure the accuracy of information given during the background investigation process and is part of the background investigation. After a conditional offer of employment has been accepted, appointee must successfully complete the following: * PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION is given by a psychologist. You will be evaluated on the psychological factors related to successful performance to determine if you are presently suited for the difficult and stressful job of Deputy Probation Officer. * MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Appointee is subject to a medical examination. * Submit written documentation of his/her LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK in the United States. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period. Firearms: Carrying a firearm is not required, and most DPOs do not carry firearms. However, in some assignments, officers may exercise their right to request to carry a department-issued firearm, subject to successful completion of department-required training and approval by the Chief Probation Officer. Assignment to certain units requires training of all officers in the use of firearms, whether or not individual officers choose to carry one. As a DPO promotes through the career series to the senior or supervisory level, he or she may be required (depending on assignment) to undergo firearms training and quarterly qualification at the firing range, even if the individual chooses not to carry a firearm. Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental Code Section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization. APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Recruitment open continuously, until positions have been filled. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at ********************* If you have questions regarding the recruitment not answered in this job announcement, please email Marisa Ortiz, Supervising Probation Officer, at **********************. Retirement Plans * Generous County Defined Benefit Plan * Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan * Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans * For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: *********************** and ****************************** Health Benefits * Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums * On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members * Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits * Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more! * For more information on our health benefits, please visit: *********************************************** Paid Time Off * Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment * Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement * Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below) * Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting * For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below) Miscellaneous Benefits * County Paid Term Life Insurance * County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance * Childcare and Employee Discounts * Relocation Assistance may apply * Flexible work schedule may apply * For more information on all of these benefits, please visit: ******************************************************* Compensation Summary * To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit: ******************************************************************** * This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment. 01 I acknowledge that it is my responsibility as an applicant to provide sufficient information on my application to demonstrate that my education and experience meets the employment standards (minimum qualifications) for this position as detailed in the job bulletin. I further acknowledge that if the County determines that I do not meet the employment standards there will be no opportunity for me to provide additional information regarding my application after the closing date listed on the job bulletin. Therefore, I understand that before submitting a job application, it is important that I review the job bulletin thoroughly and ensure that my application clearly reflects how my education and experience meets the employment standards at the time I submit my application. * I understand 02 The Human Resources Department communicates with All Applicants through e-mail. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly and it is current. If you feel you are not receiving your emails, please check your spam or junk inbox for our emails. Please check selection process on job bulletin for dates notices will be sent out and dates the information is required to be completed. * I understand 03 As part of the application process, a completed supplemental questionnaire must be submitted along with the standard application. Resumes will be accepted, but NOT in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. * I understand 04 Some positions may require you to Speak, Read, and Write in English and Spanish. Please check your fluency. * English only * Fluent speaking in English and Spanish * Fluent Speaking, reading, writing in English and Spanish 05 This position requires that you are willing to work at All Locations and you are agreeing to these terms, regardless of your selection on your application. All candidates hired, can be placed at any location and transferred to another location during your employment with Santa Barbara County. * I understand and I am willing to work at All Locations. I have selected the "All Locations" option on my application. * I am not willing to work at All Locations 06 Please select the highest level of education you have obtained. If you do not have a degree in sociology, psychology, criminology, or a related field you are REQUIRED to attach your unofficial college transcripts. * Master's Degree * Bachelor's Degree * AA or AS Degree * HS Diploma or equivalent * None 07 Are you currently in your final quarter or semester (last 3 or 4 months) of study leading to the required degree? If yes, please keep in mind, you are encouraged to apply. Please answer the questions that would best fit how you qualify. Applicants may compete in the examination process but may not be considered for appointment until they have attained the required degree and emailed a copy of degree to the Probation Department. * Yes * No 08 To be considered for this position your application MUST meet one of the EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS listed below: Please select which EMPLOYMENT STANDARD you meet to qualify for this position. * 1) Possession of a bachelor's degree that included 27 quarter units or 18 semester units of coursework in sociology, psychology, criminology, or a related field that would provide the required knowledge and abilities; OR, * 2) Completion of 90 quarter units or 60 semester units of college coursework including 14 quarter units or 9 semester units in sociology, psychology, criminology, or a related field that would provide the required knowledge and abilities AND two years of experience performing duties equivalent to Juvenile Institutions Officer, at least one year of which is at the Senior Juvenile Institutions Officer level, or Probation Assistant with Santa Barbara County; OR, * 3) A combination of training, education (a minimum of 14 quarter units or 9 semester units in sociology, psychology, criminology, or related field is required), and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities. * 4) None of the above - I do not qualify for this position 09 If you selected employment standard option 2 or 3 from the previous question, please describe in detail your work experience performing duties equivalent to the Juvenile Institutions Officer and Juvenile Institutions Officer, Senior position: 10 The following questions are characteristics that are REQUIRED of a Deputy Probation Officer. Please note that if you select "no" for any of the questions below this position may not be a good fit for you. * I understand 11 This recruitment requires that you are willing to work in any location within the county. Are you willing to work in any location within the county? * Yes * No 12 Are you willing to refrain from associating with justice involved individuals in accordance with the Santa Barbara County Probation Department's Policies and procedures? * Yes * No 13 Are you able to maintain confidentiality of information, such as arrest and conviction records, medical history, and mental health status? * Yes * No 14 Depending on assignment, are you willing to work on standby duty, where you may be called to work outside normal business hours and are you willing to respond to law enforcement telephone calls regarding clients at any time day or night? * Yes * No 15 Are you willing to perform CPR/First Aid on a person if necessary? * Yes * No 16 Do you understand you may need to physically restrain a subject if necessary? * Yes * No 17 Are you willing to make recommendations to a judge regarding an appropriate sentence for a convicted offender (e.g., jail time, probation, community service, restitution, etc.)? * Yes * No 18 Are you willing to administer a urine drug test to a person on probation? * Yes * No 19 Are you willing to conduct legal searches of homes of probationers for contraband or to locate wanted suspects, while accompanied by appropriate law enforcement or probation staff? * Yes * No 20 Are you willing to wear a uniform in accordance with departmental policy? * Yes * No 21 I understand that as part of the selection process for Deputy Probation Officer, I will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Once I have been given a conditional offer of employment and accept it, I will undergo a psychological and physical examination. Any falsification of information or failure to meet the standards listed above will result in my disqualification. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the information listed above. * I understand Required Question Employer County of Santa Barbara Address 1226 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, California, 93101 Website ***********************************************

Parole Officer - Winter '25 Regional Posting for Hamilton County (26000058) Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Parole and Community ServiceAgency Contact Name and Information: Gina Seel - ********************** Unposting Date: Jan 30, 2026, 4:59:00 AMWork Location: DPCS Hamilton 7710 Reading Road Cincinnati 45237Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati Compensation: $26.68Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: 1199 Primary Job Skill: Criminology/Criminal JusticeTechnical Skills: Criminology/Criminal JusticeProfessional Skills: Critical Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Agency OverviewWho We Are… Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at **************** Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none! Job DescriptionGuided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for a dedicated security minded professional to assume the responsibilities of a Parole Officer in Hamilton County. Updates/changes to your application submission can be made while the posting is open by logging into your profile and editing the application. After the posting closes, no changes can be made. Job Duties: • Under general supervision from Supervisor, oversees offenders.• Interviews, visits and observes offenders at residence/work site or other community locations.• Utilizes evidence-based supervision practices to facilitate behavioral change in offenders.• Obtains certification in Ohio Risk Assessment System completes offender risk assessments as directed.• Interviews offenders and reviews documents, records, and reports to develop case plans in conjunction with offenders to address identified risk factors.• Maintains and reviews case plans with offenders throughout supervision period to gauge progress of established goals.• Provides individual and group advice by listening, speaking and providing written instructions to offenders.• Conducts visual and auditory surveillance which includes operating electronic monitor equipment as needed.• Performs drug testing by collecting and transporting specimens or using drug kit procedures when necessary and maintains a written chain of evidence from sample collection through testing and hearing process.• Conducts DNA testing as prescribed by statute.• Finds employment and vocational opportunities for offenders by making referrals to community service agencies.• Maintains contact with offender families, friends, employers and others by interviewing, observing behaviors and reviewing written documents and records.• Develops sound caseload management involving analysis of caseload and making necessary community referrals in order to make adjustments in offender activity.• Oversees caseload which requires special training to properly supervise substance abusers, drug offenders, sex offenders, special releasee and special needs offenders as needed. • Conducts and completes placement, arrest and violation investigations by interviewing individuals, reading and understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement and legal documents.• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating appropriate reports of investigations making correctional recommendations to be used in decisions of judges, parole administrators or parole board members in sentencing and revocation procedures.• Updates and uses records through use of field officer tools (FOT) to include recording offender case activity and officer activity.• Travel to offender homes, places of employment, jails and courts etc. by operating personal or state vehicle. • Prepares information and initiates packets for Parole Board Hearings.• Screens inmates to determine eligibility and makes recommendations for transfer into transitional control program. • Responds in writing to inmate inquiries (i.e. kites).• Conducts and completes clemency and other investigations by interviewing individuals, reading and understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement and legal documents.• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating appropriate reports of investigations to be used in decisions and/or recommendations of parole board members. • Facilitates special hearings (i.e. clemency, full board) when needed.• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, and delivers written arrest, hold and release orders.• Secures and delivers search warrants and subpoenas to jails and law enforcement, correctional and court agencies.• Pursues declared violators-at-large, arrests violators and conducts search and seizure of contraband which involves walking, running, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, lifting or using force such as applying unarmed self-defense techniques or using restraining devices like handcuffs, belly chains or leg irons and OC spray/pepper gas as needed. • Develops and presents cases at revocation hearings.• Collects evidence.• Organizes written documents, records and reports.• Examines and cross examines witnesses.• Testifies as required.• Operates personal or state vehicle to transport witnesses or violators or other releases. • Provides work direction and trains staff as necessary through conducting orientation of new staff, on-the-job training and in-service training.• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, lesson plans and documents training activities. • Oversees outpost office which consists of two to three less experienced staff as required. • Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, background investigations on prospective employees.• Develops sound working relations with community agencies, citizen groups and criminal justice agencies to secure community resources for benefit of clients.• Writes or dictates speeches and presentations for authorized speaking engagements.• Participates on community councils and committees.• Functions on an inter-agency level as coordinator with halfway houses and prevention programs.• Acts as liaison with state hospitals to accomplish appropriate level of services for clients.• Presents pre-release programs at penal institutions from written presentation guide or lesson plan. • Travels to and participates in staff meetings, conferences and training session.• Must conduct themselves professionally, and in a law-abiding manner, at all times and in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct.Obtains certification in Ohio Risk Assessment System completes offender risk assessments as directed.Why Work for the State of OhioAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.QualificationsAssociate's degree from accredited educational institution; 2 yrs. exp. in criminal justice, corrections, law enforcement, social service or related field; must have no legal prohibition against carrying firearms; valid driver's license. -Or Bachelor's degree, from accredited educational institution; must have no legal prohibition against carrying firearms; valid driver's license. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. NOTE: Applicants for positions in Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction must also successfully pass parole officer assessment or have successfully completed assessment within past 12 mos.; or applicants must be current employees with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified in position of parole officer. Probationary period is 365 days. Probationary parole officers may not transfer to vacancy through canvass process but may be reassigned by management to another vacancy within same headquarter county. Job Skills: Criminology/Criminal JusticeSupplemental InformationApplication Procedures: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.Pre-Employment Drug Testing:All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.Pre-Employment Background Investigation:The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring: Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time01/13/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time01/26/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$4,057.00 - $5,078.00Salary (Annually)$48,684.00 - $60,936.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationChattanooga, TNDepartmentCorrection LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, PROBATION AND PAROLE FIELD SUPERVISION DIVISION, HAMILTON COUNTY A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position works in the Specialized Crime Unit dealing with sex offenders For more information, visit the link below: ************************************************************************************ The classification of PPO 2 SCU has an assignment differential of 5% added to the monthly salary for working in the specialized crime unit. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time professional level experience in one or more of the following: probation/parole, counseling, social work, investigative, or legal experience. Substitution of Experience for Education: Full time relevant professional experience, to include law enforcement experience, may be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Substitution of Graduate Course Work for Experience: Graduate course credit received from an accredited college or university in social science, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, social work and/or law may be substitute for the required experience to a maximum of one year (e.g., an additional 36 graduate quarter hours in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience) Substitution of Experience for Education: Full-time related professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. This includes law enforcement experience. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: * Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons; * Be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application; * Be a citizen of the United States; * Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation; * Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority; * Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority; * Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check; * Have no conviction for a felony or any domestic assault convictions or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces; * Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position; * Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position; * Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs; * Possess a valid motor vehicle operators license at the time of appointment; * Upon appointment, successfully complete all additional prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy and any and all on-line training. Examination Method: Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions. Overview Under general direction, is responsible for professional probation and parole work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the working level class in the Prob/Par Officer sub-series. An employee in this class supervises a caseload of probationers and/or parolees. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from the Prob/Par Officer 1 in that an incumbent of the latter performs entry-level work. This class differs from the Prob/Par Officer 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for leading others in probation and/or parole work. Responsibilities * Prepares and maintains offenders' records and reports; identifies criminal activities and background information in reports or standard forms which answer special requests by the parole board; prepares narrative reports of the investigation process; total caseload activities when preparing monthly reports. * Conducts searches of offender residences, vehicles, and person as required by policy and interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their probation contracts and rehabilitation plans. * Conducts pre-hearing and pre-release investigations and testifies in court regarding their offenders backgrounds and recommended sentences and sentencing conditions as required by policy and searches on state, local, and federal databases for incidents and additional information related to their offenders. * Acts as liaison with judges, court personnel, law enforcement and other agencies concerned with the probation/parole program and who may have an effect upon the success of agency goals. * Interacts in a positive manner with fellow employees and offenders to foster and maintain a respectful and harmonious working environment. * Requests arrest warrants for non compliance by the offenders as required by policy and procedures and utilize compiled offender information in order to determine proper steps for treatment. * Handles offender complaints and grievances quickly and professionally as required by policy and procedures. * Investigates significant offender and staff related events to determine if incident reports are required by policy and procedures and assist offenders in decision making processes. Uses designated assessment tools to determine the offenders' risk level and frequency of needed services. * Develops appropriate sanctions for offender non compliance with their conditions of release and develop a transitional accountability plan informing offenders of the requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations. * Monitors the offenders under their supervision to ensure compliance with release requirements set for the offenders by policy and procedures. Competencies (KSA's) * Plans and Aligns * Communicates Effectively * Resourcefulness * Demonstrates Self-Awareness * Collaborates Knowledges: * Administration and Management * Clerical * Customer and Personal Service * Law and Government * Public Safety and Security Skills: * Complex Problem Solving * Active Learning and Listening * Critical Thinking * Learning Strategies * Monitoring Abilities: * Deductive Reasoning * Auditory Attention * Speech Recognition * Speech Clarity * Problem Sensitivity Tools & Equipment * Personal Computer * Telephone * Fax Machine * Printer * Motor Vehicles

Parole Officer - Winter '25 Regional Posting for Hamilton County (26000058) Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Parole and Community ServiceAgency Contact Name and Information: Gina Seel - ********************** Unposting Date: Jan 30, 2026, 4:59:00 AMWork Location: DPCS Hamilton 7710 Reading Road Cincinnati 45237Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County Compensation: $26.68Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: 1199 Primary Job Skill: Criminology/Criminal JusticeTechnical Skills: Criminology/Criminal JusticeProfessional Skills: Critical Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Agency OverviewWho We Are… Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at **************** Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none! Job DutiesGuided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for a dedicated security minded professional to assume the responsibilities of a Parole Officer in Hamilton County. Updates/changes to your application submission can be made while the posting is open by logging into your profile and editing the application. After the posting closes, no changes can be made. Job Duties: • Under general supervision from Supervisor, oversees offenders.• Interviews, visits and observes offenders at residence/work site or other community locations.• Utilizes evidence-based supervision practices to facilitate behavioral change in offenders.• Obtains certification in Ohio Risk Assessment System completes offender risk assessments as directed.• Interviews offenders and reviews documents, records, and reports to develop case plans in conjunction with offenders to address identified risk factors.• Maintains and reviews case plans with offenders throughout supervision period to gauge progress of established goals.• Provides individual and group advice by listening, speaking and providing written instructions to offenders.• Conducts visual and auditory surveillance which includes operating electronic monitor equipment as needed.• Performs drug testing by collecting and transporting specimens or using drug kit procedures when necessary and maintains a written chain of evidence from sample collection through testing and hearing process.• Conducts DNA testing as prescribed by statute.• Finds employment and vocational opportunities for offenders by making referrals to community service agencies.• Maintains contact with offender families, friends, employers and others by interviewing, observing behaviors and reviewing written documents and records.• Develops sound caseload management involving analysis of caseload and making necessary community referrals in order to make adjustments in offender activity.• Oversees caseload which requires special training to properly supervise substance abusers, drug offenders, sex offenders, special releasee and special needs offenders as needed. • Conducts and completes placement, arrest and violation investigations by interviewing individuals, reading and understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement and legal documents.• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating appropriate reports of investigations making correctional recommendations to be used in decisions of judges, parole administrators or parole board members in sentencing and revocation procedures.• Updates and uses records through use of field officer tools (FOT) to include recording offender case activity and officer activity.• Travel to offender homes, places of employment, jails and courts etc. by operating personal or state vehicle. • Prepares information and initiates packets for Parole Board Hearings.• Screens inmates to determine eligibility and makes recommendations for transfer into transitional control program. • Responds in writing to inmate inquiries (i.e. kites).• Conducts and completes clemency and other investigations by interviewing individuals, reading and understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement and legal documents.• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating appropriate reports of investigations to be used in decisions and/or recommendations of parole board members. • Facilitates special hearings (i.e. clemency, full board) when needed.• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, and delivers written arrest, hold and release orders.• Secures and delivers search warrants and subpoenas to jails and law enforcement, correctional and court agencies.• Pursues declared violators-at-large, arrests violators and conducts search and seizure of contraband which involves walking, running, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, lifting or using force such as applying unarmed self-defense techniques or using restraining devices like handcuffs, belly chains or leg irons and OC spray/pepper gas as needed. • Develops and presents cases at revocation hearings.• Collects evidence.• Organizes written documents, records and reports.• Examines and cross examines witnesses.• Testifies as required.• Operates personal or state vehicle to transport witnesses or violators or other releases. • Provides work direction and trains staff as necessary through conducting orientation of new staff, on-the-job training and in-service training.• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, lesson plans and documents training activities. • Oversees outpost office which consists of two to three less experienced staff as required. • Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, background investigations on prospective employees.• Develops sound working relations with community agencies, citizen groups and criminal justice agencies to secure community resources for benefit of clients.• Writes or dictates speeches and presentations for authorized speaking engagements.• Participates on community councils and committees.• Functions on an inter-agency level as coordinator with halfway houses and prevention programs.• Acts as liaison with state hospitals to accomplish appropriate level of services for clients.• Presents pre-release programs at penal institutions from written presentation guide or lesson plan. • Travels to and participates in staff meetings, conferences and training session.• Must conduct themselves professionally, and in a law-abiding manner, at all times and in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct.Obtains certification in Ohio Risk Assessment System completes offender risk assessments as directed.Why Work for the State of OhioAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.QualificationsAssociate's degree from accredited educational institution; 2 yrs. exp. in criminal justice, corrections, law enforcement, social service or related field; must have no legal prohibition against carrying firearms; valid driver's license. -Or Bachelor's degree, from accredited educational institution; must have no legal prohibition against carrying firearms; valid driver's license. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. NOTE: Applicants for positions in Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction must also successfully pass parole officer assessment or have successfully completed assessment within past 12 mos.; or applicants must be current employees with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified in position of parole officer. Probationary period is 365 days. Probationary parole officers may not transfer to vacancy through canvass process but may be reassigned by management to another vacancy within same headquarter county. Job Skills: Criminology/Criminal JusticeSupplemental InformationApplication Procedures: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.Pre-Employment Drug Testing:All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.Pre-Employment Background Investigation:The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring: Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Thank you for your interest in volunteer opportunity with Delaware County Juvenile Court. All interested volunteers must complete the Juvenile Court Volunteer Application. Delaware County would like to thank you in advance in your interest to volunteer and for your commitment and dedication to our clients. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V