Parole & Probation Specialist 2

The Position

Parole & Probation Specialists perform technical duties in administrative functions and units, which do not require peace officer status. Duties include casework services, investigations, tracking and monitoring assigned parolees and probationers, pre-sentence investigations, determination of restitution and supervision fees, and referral services for the assigned unit.

Positions in this series obtain and verify information; prepare and process case files and recommend appropriate action; and monitor offender activities. Incumbents are not Peace Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified and do not perform law enforcement functions such as conducting field inspections of offenders' worksite or residence, conducting surveillance, searches and arrests, or transporting prisoners to court or detention facilities.

Parole & Probation Specialist II's function as a fully trained specialist in the Pre-Release Unit or Interstate Compact Unit, or as a trainee in the Court Services Unit.

Work in the Pre-Release Unit and track and monitor a caseload of parolees/probationers who are currently incarcerated; process all documentation associated with the release of offenders being paroled and for inmates allowed to reside in Nevada communities under residential confinement or drug court supervision; assist investigating officers by conducting preliminary pre-parole investigations of sponsors and proposed residences; may have face-to-face contact with offenders. Work in the Warrants and Extraditions Unit and review, process, and transfer warrant and extradition files; prepare and submit accurate reports and computer entries; conduct service of preliminary inquiry hearing paperwork; liaison for fugitive team and other law enforcement entities; will have telephone and/or face-to-face contact with offenders.

This is the journey level for the Warrants and Extraditions Unit. 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. * THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/