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Probation/Parole Officer 2
$54k-68k (estimate)
Full Time | Consumer Services
3 Weeks Ago
State of Iowa - Executive Branch is Hiring a Probation/Parole Officer 2 Near Fairfield, IA
Job DescriptionAre you ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals transitioning from the justice system to the community? The State of Iowa Department of Corrections Community Based Corrections 8th District in Ottumwa, Iowa, is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Probation Parole Officer 2. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to contribute to community safety and help individuals reintegrate successfully into society.
Position OverviewAs a Probation/Parole Officer 2, you'll play a vital role in supervising clients through probation, parole, pretrial release, and work release. Your focus on moderate to high-risk clients involves evidence-based interventions to reduce violence, victimization, and overall recidivism.
Responsibilities
If you are passionate about rehabilitation, community safety, and making a real difference, we invite you to apply for the Probation/Parole Officer 2 position. Join us in creating a safer and more inclusive community for all.
Minimum Qualification RequirementsApplicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Position OverviewAs a Probation/Parole Officer 2, you'll play a vital role in supervising clients through probation, parole, pretrial release, and work release. Your focus on moderate to high-risk clients involves evidence-based interventions to reduce violence, victimization, and overall recidivism.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor clients, addressing issues such as violating behaviors, community safety concerns, and critical matters using an evidence-based approach.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments (IRR and DRAOR) to identify client needs and responsivity, developing effective and intensive intervention strategies aimed at reducing recidivism.
- Maintain detailed and accurate case files for each client, ensuring timely and precise documentation in ICON, adhering to department policy and Iowa Code on record confidentiality.
- Complete Long, Pre-Plea, and Informal Pre-sentence Investigations for the courts.
- Prepare and present comprehensive written and oral reports on clients for courts, parole boards, administrative hearings, in-house staffings, and outside agencies, meeting established deadlines and compliance with Iowa Code, Administrative Code, and Department Policy.
- Swift and Composed Response: Maintain composure under pressure, responding urgently to critical incidents.
- Conflict Resolution: Resolve issues objectively, utilizing the behavioral response matrix for non-judgmental and factual recommendations.
- Initiative and Commitment: Demonstrate high effort and commitment, organizing work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Ethical Conduct: Uphold honesty, integrity, responsibility, and attention to detail.
- Effective Communication: Clearly convey information in written and verbal communication.
- Active Listening: Understand and respond effectively to clients' needs and concerns.
- Critical Thinking: Assess situations, make informed decisions, and develop effective intervention strategies.
- Negotiation Abilities: Navigate challenging situations for positive outcomes.
- Robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and unlimited sick leave accrual.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Prepare for the future with the IPERS retirement package, as well as an additional optional deferred compensation retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Programs and Discount Programs for support.
If you are passionate about rehabilitation, community safety, and making a real difference, we invite you to apply for the Probation/Parole Officer 2 position. Join us in creating a safer and more inclusive community for all.
Minimum Qualification RequirementsApplicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field.
- A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in a human services or criminal justice field, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
- Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of full-time work as a Probation/Parole Officer 1.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Consumer Services
SALARY
$54k-68k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/18/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/10/2024
WEBSITE
dvrs.state.ia.us
HEADQUARTERS
Washington, DC
SIZE
<25
INDUSTRY
Consumer Services
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