Probation & Parole Officer - FRDC Institutional Parole Office

Summary

This position is eligible for the additional $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for full-time positions domiciled in a maximum security institution.A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they're good neighbors.We offer great benefits!Missouri State Employee Retirement SystemDeferred compensation planHealth insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)Paid life insuranceLong-term disability insuranceCafeteria planPaid holidays10 hours annual leave per month10 hours sick leave per monthUniforms provided when requiredPre-service and in-service trainingAccess to credit unionDirect deposit of paycheck (required)Employee health, wellness and safety initiativesMOST 529 College Savings ProgramInvestigates offender's home/work/social environments for circuit courts/Parole Board; collects/verifies/evaluates data; incorporates into reports and records; assesses needs/risk levels to determine appropriate supervision strategies to ensure effective offender management/public safety; and submits reports thereof to designated legal authoritiesContacts offenders in their homes, places of employment or confinement and counsels them regarding personal/adjustment problems; attends court to receive court assignments/make reportsAssists in vocational/educational/social adjustment planning for assigned offenders; cooperates with public /private agencies and law enforcement agencies; investigates offender violations; takes appropriate action including issuance of a warrantsPrepares statistical reports of activities; administers/observes breathalyzer/urinalysis testing; assists in special investigations/research projects/other activities; serves on committees/task forces within the Department and community; performs other related work as assigned; as employee becomes more experienced/demonstrates proficiency, levels of supervision become more generalPossession of a valid vehicle operator's licenseSuccessful completion of safety training including defensive tactics and the ability to re-qualify annually.Minimum QualificationsFour or more years of experience as a Probation & Parole Assistant, Correctional Officer, or Office Support Assistant or above within the Missouri Department of Corrections. OR Four or more years of vocational or paraprofessional experience in social services, probation and parole, corrections casework/custody, law enforcement, guidance/counseling, mental health, health, substance use, public/business administration, or experience closely related to the listed responsibilities; AND possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year)All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

This position is eligible for the additional $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for full-time positions domiciled in a maximum security institution.A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they're good neighbors.We offer great benefits!Missouri State Employee Retirement SystemDeferred compensation planHealth insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)Paid life insuranceLong-term disability insuranceCafeteria planPaid holidays10 hours annual leave per month10 hours sick leave per monthUniforms provided when requiredPre-service and in-service trainingAccess to credit unionDirect deposit of paycheck (required)Employee health, wellness and safety initiativesMOST 529 College Savings ProgramInvestigates offender's home/work/social environments for circuit courts/Parole Board; collects/verifies/evaluates data; incorporates into reports and records; assesses needs/risk levels to determine appropriate supervision strategies to ensure effective offender management/public safety; and submits reports thereof to designated legal authoritiesContacts offenders in their homes, places of employment or confinement and counsels them regarding personal/adjustment problems; attends court to receive court assignments/make reportsAssists in vocational/educational/social adjustment planning for assigned offenders; cooperates with public /private agencies and law enforcement agencies; investigates offender violations; takes appropriate action including issuance of a warrantsPrepares statistical reports of activities; administers/observes breathalyzer/urinalysis testing; assists in special investigations/research projects/other activities; serves on committees/task forces within the Department and community; performs other related work as assigned; as employee becomes more experienced/demonstrates proficiency, levels of supervision become more generalPossession of a valid vehicle operator's licenseSuccessful completion of safety training including defensive tactics and the ability to re-qualify annually.Minimum QualificationsFour or more years of experience as a Probation & Parole Assistant, Correctional Officer, or Office Support Assistant or above within the Missouri Department of Corrections. OR Four or more years of vocational or paraprofessional experience in social services, probation and parole, corrections casework/custody, law enforcement, guidance/counseling, mental health, health, substance use, public/business administration, or experience closely related to the listed responsibilities; AND possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year)All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr