What are the responsibilities and job description for the PAROLE & PROBATION SPECIALIST 3 position at State of Nevada?
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Job Summary
The Department of Public Safety is recruiting to fill a Parole & Probation Specialist 3 position within the Parole & Probation Division. The position can be filled in either Carson City or Fallon depending on the selected candidate and needs of the agency. Incumbents in the Court Services Unit assist offenders in completing the pre-sentence interview questionnaire, check offender's criminal and personal history including the facts surrounding the current offense, complete a risk assessment to determine criminogenic risks and needs, write comprehensive pre-sentence investigation reports to the court, and provide aggravating and mitigating factors regarding the offender for the Court's consideration. Incumbents may also represent the agency in court; providing testimony regarding statutory authority related to sentencing.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of paraprofessional and/or technical experience researching and verifying information, maintaining case records, interviewing clients, and writing correspondence or reports in a law enforcement, social or behavioral services environment; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Parole & Probation Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Process documentation associated with the release of offenders being paroled, in residential confinement, in drug court supervision, and residing in a state other than Nevada; review files received from the court/parole board for required signatures, pre-release plan, criminal history, parole eligibility dates, and the terms and conditions of parole/probation.
Research the criminal and personal history of the offender including the facts surrounding the current offense, special conditions of release involving restitution, drug and alcohol treatment and testing, counseling and/or community service; obtain reporting instructions and transfer offender files to the appropriate location; notify victims prior to release of offenders or of special circumstances as requested; contact law enforcement agencies that have placed a hold on the offender and arrange for parole to the agency’s custody; contact service providers such as residential and inpatient programs and arrange for program participation upon release from custody.
Monitor offenders through written correspondence and the telephone; contact family, friends, neighbors, employers, treatment counselors and other law enforcement agencies to ensure the parolee or probationer is in compliance with stipulated agreements; establish and monitor compliance with payment plans and renegotiate payments if offender falls in arrears; track actions taken by the court/parole board; prepare various reports regarding violations of probation or parole, progress or discharge, and monthly caseload status; advise and direct offenders to comply with the terms of parole and/or probation.
Develop and maintain case files for each offender containing legal documents regarding criminal history, probation and parole agreements, monthly reports, correspondence and records which chronologically list contacts with the offender; develop and execute case plans; compile information, present recommendations, and submit various reports and documents to the court/parole board for review and action after obtaining supervisory approval; audit case files in compliance with agency standards; prepare statistical reports detailing case activity to conform with agency requirements.
Monitor and track hearing dates; provide documentation for hearings; make appearances at hearings and provide testimony as necessary; obtain hearing results and follow up on court/parole board directives, actions, and recommendations.
Incumbents at this level perform duties as described in the series concept at the advanced journey level and either: 1) Work in the Court Services Unit and assist offenders in completing the pre-sentence interview questionnaire, check offender’s criminal history, complete a risk assessment to determine criminogenic risks and needs. Or 2) Work in the Offender Supervision Unit, under the direct guidance of a sworn officer, and assist them in carrying out investigations and supervision duties to include performing administrative supervision functions for the lowest risk offenders that do not require peace officer certification such as receiving information from the offender, gathering additional information regarding the offender’s activities, determining compliance with administrative conditions of supervision, preparing reports, drafting correspondence, performing risk and needs assessments and documenting information within the records management system for assigned cases. or 3) Work in the Re-Entry Unit, where incumbents are physically located within a correctional facility and/or jail. or 4) Work as a lead worker in the Pre-Release Unit, Interstate Compact Unit, Warrants and Extradition Unit, or similar work unit staffed with a large number of Parole & Probation Specialists.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: techniques used to conduct extensive research into client or offender criminal, employment and/or income history; English composition skills sufficient to prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
General knowledge of: appropriate courtroom behavior.
Ability to: analyze information, problems, and objectives and identify and recommend solutions; assess and select appropriate communication methods when dealing with deviant and/or emotional behavior; prepare comprehensive investigative reports and recommendations; represent the agency in a pre-hearing or judicial environment; provide chronological exhibits and testimony in court; provide guidance and train new and lower-level staff.
Recruiter Contact Information: Kari Holcomb at k.holcomb@dps.state.nv.us
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits Include
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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Do you have any of the following?
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Can you meet this requirement?
This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
Job Summary
The Department of Public Safety is recruiting to fill a Parole & Probation Specialist 3 position within the Parole & Probation Division. The position can be filled in either Carson City or Fallon depending on the selected candidate and needs of the agency. Incumbents in the Court Services Unit assist offenders in completing the pre-sentence interview questionnaire, check offender's criminal and personal history including the facts surrounding the current offense, complete a risk assessment to determine criminogenic risks and needs, write comprehensive pre-sentence investigation reports to the court, and provide aggravating and mitigating factors regarding the offender for the Court's consideration. Incumbents may also represent the agency in court; providing testimony regarding statutory authority related to sentencing.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of paraprofessional and/or technical experience researching and verifying information, maintaining case records, interviewing clients, and writing correspondence or reports in a law enforcement, social or behavioral services environment; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Parole & Probation Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Process documentation associated with the release of offenders being paroled, in residential confinement, in drug court supervision, and residing in a state other than Nevada; review files received from the court/parole board for required signatures, pre-release plan, criminal history, parole eligibility dates, and the terms and conditions of parole/probation.
Research the criminal and personal history of the offender including the facts surrounding the current offense, special conditions of release involving restitution, drug and alcohol treatment and testing, counseling and/or community service; obtain reporting instructions and transfer offender files to the appropriate location; notify victims prior to release of offenders or of special circumstances as requested; contact law enforcement agencies that have placed a hold on the offender and arrange for parole to the agency’s custody; contact service providers such as residential and inpatient programs and arrange for program participation upon release from custody.
Monitor offenders through written correspondence and the telephone; contact family, friends, neighbors, employers, treatment counselors and other law enforcement agencies to ensure the parolee or probationer is in compliance with stipulated agreements; establish and monitor compliance with payment plans and renegotiate payments if offender falls in arrears; track actions taken by the court/parole board; prepare various reports regarding violations of probation or parole, progress or discharge, and monthly caseload status; advise and direct offenders to comply with the terms of parole and/or probation.
Develop and maintain case files for each offender containing legal documents regarding criminal history, probation and parole agreements, monthly reports, correspondence and records which chronologically list contacts with the offender; develop and execute case plans; compile information, present recommendations, and submit various reports and documents to the court/parole board for review and action after obtaining supervisory approval; audit case files in compliance with agency standards; prepare statistical reports detailing case activity to conform with agency requirements.
Monitor and track hearing dates; provide documentation for hearings; make appearances at hearings and provide testimony as necessary; obtain hearing results and follow up on court/parole board directives, actions, and recommendations.
Incumbents at this level perform duties as described in the series concept at the advanced journey level and either: 1) Work in the Court Services Unit and assist offenders in completing the pre-sentence interview questionnaire, check offender’s criminal history, complete a risk assessment to determine criminogenic risks and needs. Or 2) Work in the Offender Supervision Unit, under the direct guidance of a sworn officer, and assist them in carrying out investigations and supervision duties to include performing administrative supervision functions for the lowest risk offenders that do not require peace officer certification such as receiving information from the offender, gathering additional information regarding the offender’s activities, determining compliance with administrative conditions of supervision, preparing reports, drafting correspondence, performing risk and needs assessments and documenting information within the records management system for assigned cases. or 3) Work in the Re-Entry Unit, where incumbents are physically located within a correctional facility and/or jail. or 4) Work as a lead worker in the Pre-Release Unit, Interstate Compact Unit, Warrants and Extradition Unit, or similar work unit staffed with a large number of Parole & Probation Specialists.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: techniques used to conduct extensive research into client or offender criminal, employment and/or income history; English composition skills sufficient to prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
General knowledge of: appropriate courtroom behavior.
Ability to: analyze information, problems, and objectives and identify and recommend solutions; assess and select appropriate communication methods when dealing with deviant and/or emotional behavior; prepare comprehensive investigative reports and recommendations; represent the agency in a pre-hearing or judicial environment; provide chronological exhibits and testimony in court; provide guidance and train new and lower-level staff.
Recruiter Contact Information: Kari Holcomb at k.holcomb@dps.state.nv.us
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits Include
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
- State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
01
Do you have any of the following?
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of paraprofessional and/or technical experience researching and verifying information, maintaining case records, interviewing clients, and writing correspondence or reports in a law enforcement, social or behavioral services environment.
- Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above.
- One year of experience as a Parole & Probation Specialist 2 in Nevada State service.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
- None of the above.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question