Parole officer job description
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Example parole officer requirements on a job description
Parole officer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in parole officer job postings.
Sample parole officer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Law or related field.
- Previous experience in law enforcement or corrections.
- CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- Criminal Background Check.
Sample required parole officer soft skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to maintain composure in high-stress situations.
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State of Ohio parole officer job description
JOIN OUR TEAM!
We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!
A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us…
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles…
* Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
* Treat everyone with respect
* Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
* Provide the best support and services for youth and families
* Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
* Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
* Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve
To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.
What You'll Do…
The Department of Youth Services provides stability, support, safety, and security for all youth and employees at DYS. The Juvenile Parole Officer [JPO] will provide valuable experience and knowledge to the youth in our care.
Duties for the Juvenile Parole Officer include, but are not limited to:
* Develop case plans to support successful transition of juvenile offenders back into the community
* Monitor caseload of juvenile offenders on parole status
* Coordinate community services that support goals & objectives of case plan, interviews youth & family to develop & monitor case plan goals
* Monitor progress & adherence to parole
* Maintain contact (e.g., in-office, home &/or field visits, in writing, by telephone) with youth, family, school officials & other services
* Impose graduated sanctions/interventions & incentives for youth compliance & noncompliance, enforce court ordered actions
* Respond to unexpected circumstances &/or crisis situations involving parolees in caseload
* Prepare, type & transmit comprehensive case communications & reports (e.g., social histories, case assessments, progress reports, revocation reports, discharge reports) for court submission
* Formulate & present recommendation for court disposition; collaborate with law enforcement agencies, court personnel & other community representatives on recommendations, placement & services
Qualifications…
Leadership, professionalism, creativity, strong interpersonal communication skills, good judgment of people and situations, change agent, excellent customer service, and solution driven.
What's in it for you…
At 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
* Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered beginning the first of the month after hire.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
* Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Work/Life Balance
* Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
* 11 paid holidays per year
* Childbirth/Adoption leave
* Caregiver leave
Professional Development Funds
* Eligible employees have up to a total of $3,500 per fiscal year to use for tuition reimbursement, professional development, seminars and conferences.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
* OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
* The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status in making employment-related decisions about an individual.
Undergraduate core coursework in criminal justice, criminology, social work, sociology or related field; valid driver?s license; 6 mos. exp. in probation or parole case management &/or probation or parole crisis management. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!
A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us…
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles…
* Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
* Treat everyone with respect
* Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
* Provide the best support and services for youth and families
* Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
* Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
* Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve
To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.
What You'll Do…
The Department of Youth Services provides stability, support, safety, and security for all youth and employees at DYS. The Juvenile Parole Officer [JPO] will provide valuable experience and knowledge to the youth in our care.
Duties for the Juvenile Parole Officer include, but are not limited to:
* Develop case plans to support successful transition of juvenile offenders back into the community
* Monitor caseload of juvenile offenders on parole status
* Coordinate community services that support goals & objectives of case plan, interviews youth & family to develop & monitor case plan goals
* Monitor progress & adherence to parole
* Maintain contact (e.g., in-office, home &/or field visits, in writing, by telephone) with youth, family, school officials & other services
* Impose graduated sanctions/interventions & incentives for youth compliance & noncompliance, enforce court ordered actions
* Respond to unexpected circumstances &/or crisis situations involving parolees in caseload
* Prepare, type & transmit comprehensive case communications & reports (e.g., social histories, case assessments, progress reports, revocation reports, discharge reports) for court submission
* Formulate & present recommendation for court disposition; collaborate with law enforcement agencies, court personnel & other community representatives on recommendations, placement & services
Qualifications…
Leadership, professionalism, creativity, strong interpersonal communication skills, good judgment of people and situations, change agent, excellent customer service, and solution driven.
What's in it for you…
At 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
* Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered beginning the first of the month after hire.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
* Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Work/Life Balance
* Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
* 11 paid holidays per year
* Childbirth/Adoption leave
* Caregiver leave
Professional Development Funds
* Eligible employees have up to a total of $3,500 per fiscal year to use for tuition reimbursement, professional development, seminars and conferences.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
* OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
* The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status in making employment-related decisions about an individual.
Undergraduate core coursework in criminal justice, criminology, social work, sociology or related field; valid driver?s license; 6 mos. exp. in probation or parole case management &/or probation or parole crisis management. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024