Parole & Probation Specialist 3

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 III's prepare pre-sentencing reports at the fully trained level in the Court Services Unit or serve as lead worker to other specialists in the Interstate Compact or Pre-Release Unit. Incumbents research and prepare Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports for the judicial system.

Duties include interviewing of offenders on site or in the detention center; researching criminal histories; identifying mitigating factors; and summarizing the current offense. Strong written communications skills and grammar are critical to success in this position. Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task are required.

Parole and Probation Specialist III who work in the Court Services Unit assist offenders in completing the pre-sentence interview questionnaire, check offender's criminal and personal history including the facts surrounding the current offense, complete a risk assessment to determine criminogenic risks and needs, write comprehensive pre-sentence investigation reports to the court and provide aggravating and mitigating factors regarding the offender for the Court's consideration. Parole and Probation Specialist III may represent the agency in court, provide testimony regarding statutory authority related to sentencing. 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/