<span>Probation and Parole Officer District 20</span>

$46,835 - $46,835/Yr

State of Missouri - Camden, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Camden, MO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Probation and Parole Officer position within the Missouri Department of Corrections is a vital role focused on transforming lives and ensuring public safety. Officers are responsible for supervising offenders, assessing their needs and risks, and providing guidance to help them reintegrate into society. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with various agencies and requires a commitment to the rehabilitation of individuals in the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Investigates offender's home, work, and social environments for circuit courts and the Board of Probation and Parole.
• Collects, verifies, and evaluates data to incorporate into reports and records.
• Assesses needs and risk levels to determine appropriate supervision strategies for effective offender management and public safety.
• Contacts offenders in their homes, places of employment, or confinement to counsel them on personal and adjustment problems.
• Attends court to receive assignments and make reports.
• Assists in vocational, educational, and social adjustment planning for assigned offenders.
• Cooperates with public and private agencies and law enforcement in managing offenders.
• Investigates offender violations and takes appropriate action, including issuing warrants.
• Prepares statistical reports of activities and administers breathalyzer and urinalysis testing.
• Assists in special investigations, research projects, and other activities as assigned.

Requirements

• Four or more years of vocational or higher-level experience in social services, probation and parole, corrections casework, guidance and counseling, education, psychology, sociology, mental health, substance use, law enforcement, or closely related fields.
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
• Successful completion of safety training including defensive tactics and the ability to re-qualify annually.

Nice-to-haves

• Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for required experience at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year.

Benefits

• Missouri State Employee Retirement System
• Deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)
• Paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Cafeteria plan
• Paid holidays
• 10 hours annual leave per month
• 10 hours sick leave per month
• Uniforms provided when required
• Pre-service and in-service training
• Access to credit union
• Direct deposit of paycheck
• Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives
• MOST 529 College Savings Program