Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Interviews offenders to obtain and verify personal, social and delinquent/criminal histories; evaluates information and offenders' attitude toward offense to determine community risk, frequency of client contact and identify needs.
• Determines appropriate methods of addressing offender problems and needs based on nature and complexity of problems, offender's stability and available community resources.
• Develops and implements case supervision/treatment plans outlining goals and objectives to be accomplished and the methods and techniques to be used.
• Monitors offenders' activities to ensure compliance with the conditions of probation and parole through field visits, office appointments and telephone contact.
• Investigates possible probation and parole violations; may request warrant for arrest, search or seizure; may assist law enforcement officials in executing warrant.
• Attends hearings to answer questions, make recommendations and presents progress reports.
• Prepares narrative reports describing probation/parole violations, progress, evaluations and recommendations for case disposition.
• Prepares and updates a variety of records and files.
• Contacts offenders and their families, the courts, Board of Parole, various state institutions, community resources, mental health facilities and employers to ensure that offenders comply with the conditions of probation and/or parole and that they receive services, e.g., drug counseling, employment and family counseling, and related services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Probation and Parole Officer I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

OR

Incumbents working four or more hours of work between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day will receive 5% shift differential pay.

The Basic Officers Training Course (BOTC) is approved by the Veterans Administration of Delaware State Approving Authority for the training of Veterans.

Employees in a Probation and Parole Officer (PO) series position will be eligible to retire under the provisions of HB363 if, at the time of retirement, they have completed twenty-five (25) years of pension creditable State service with at least twenty (20) of those years of pension creditable service as a PO series classified position.

Prior to District Office assignment, candidates must successfully complete all phases of a sixteen-week Probation and Parole Basic Officer Training Course. This course is administered by the Department of Correction at the Steven R. Floyd Training Academy. Coursework includes physical, classwork, and hands-on training. Instruction is provided in the areas of offender supervision, defensive tactics, legal issues, weapons, report writing, and emergency medical training.

Writing Exercise: A writing exercise will be given at the time of interview.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at Delaware State Jobs.

Examination: An online test is required. Applicants will need to retest if the test was taken prior to 3/24/10, or if a failing score was received within the last 120 days.

Test study guides may be obtained by visiting the Department of Human Resources web-site at State of Delaware - Delaware Employment Link. Applicants scheduled for examinations will be required to show photo identification to the exam proctor before taking the exam. All scheduling notices will be sent via email to the applicant. Please check your email for your scheduling testing notice.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.