DCC Parole/Probation Officer I

Position Number: 22083581

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: 4/12/2024

Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00

Location: Area 7 - North Little Rock

The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.

All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage, as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution, prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.

Position Information

Class Code: T092C

Grade: GS05

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $46,987.00

Summary

The Department of Community Correction (DCC) Parole/Probation Officer I is responsible for assisting in the supervision of adult offenders placed on parole or probation. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Reviews policies, procedures, regulations, and conditions of parole or probation and establishes the frequency of office visits. Observes and may participate with the counseling of parolees/probationers during office visits and refers them to various agencies for assistance such as substance abuse counseling and treatment, employment, education, and human services Maintains chronological history of contacts with parolees/probationers and/or actions taken related to parole or probation records and prepare reports.

Makes home and community visits to verify parole/probation information and recommends follow-up visits if parolees/probationers are adhering to conditions of parole/probation and to assist them with the community adjustment process. Assists in the administering of board or court-ordered and random drug tests on parolees/probationers and observes or assists in writing parole violation warrants or probation violation reports when test results are positive. Observes the serving of warrants, making arrests of parole violators, or assists in the contacting of the appropriate authority to issue warrants for the arrest of probation violators.

May assist in parole/probation violation investigations by providing support in researching criminal activity and technical violations and assists in the writing of the summary of the investigation. May observe or assist in submitting progress reports to other states regarding the behavior, residence, and employment information of interstate compact parolees/probationers being supervised by Arkansas under their supervision Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Constant twenty-four (24) hour on call duty required and exposure to personal injury.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the characteristics of human behavior. Ability to observe and learn parole or probation programs.

Ability to observe and learn caseload management. Ability to observe and learn court and/or hearing procedures. Ability to observe and learn maintain case records and writes reports.

Ability to observe and learn how to perform testing processes and procedures. Ability to qualify with firearms and exercise self-defense tactics. Ability to assist in the conducting of parole/probation investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, social work, or a related field. Must possess a valid Arkansas driver's license.

Must be able to be certified as a specialized police officer by the Arkansas Law Enforcement Standard Commission as established by ACA 12-9-106 at one year of employment, or certified by the Department of Community Correction as a DCC Parole/Probation Officer. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Little Rock