Parole and Probation Officer

County of Blair

Altoona, PAFull-time$19.35/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$19.35/hr
Location
Altoona, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Pennsylvania Driver's License

Job overview

County of Blair is hiring a Parole and Probation Officer. The Parole and Probation Officer supervises adult offenders, enforcing court orders and supervision conditions. This role involves meeting with offenders in the office and field, investigating complaints, and helping offenders adjust to community life. The officer also conducts investigations, prepares case histories, and performs counseling interviews to prevent future criminal acts.

Key focus areas include Supervise a caseload of adult offenders, Enforce orders of the court and conditions of supervision, and Meet with offenders in the office and field.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Criminal Justice/Criminology/Social Work/Sociology/Psychology and Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License. Important skills include Self-Motivation, Flexibility To Adapt To Unexpected Situations, Create A Sense Of Purpose, Anticipate And Respond To Difficult Or Dangerous Situations, Strong Customer Service Orientation, and Build Rapport.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Self-MotivationFlexibility to Adapt to Unexpected SituationsCreate a Sense of PurposeAnticipate and Respond to Difficult or Dangerous SituationsStrong Customer Service OrientationBuild RapportWork Cooperatively With OthersExcellent Written CommunicationsExcellent Oral CommunicationsCourteous DemeanorPatient DemeanorProfessional DemeanorProficient Organizational AbilitiesAttention to DetailMaintaining ConfidentialityComputer Literacy

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Related FieldValid Pennsylvania Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Several openings exist for parole and probation officer in both the Hollidaysburg, PA, and Altoona, PA, locations of Adult Parole and Probation. The hires will supervise a caseload of adult offenders; enforce orders of the court and conditions of supervision; meet with offenders in the office and field; investigate complaints about offenders promptly; help offenders adjust to life in the community; prevent future criminal acts and technical violations; conduct investigations, prepare social and legal case histories, pre-sentence investigations, and pre-release/parole plans as required; conduct counseling interviews with assigned offenders; suggest constructive method(s) for addressing such problems; conduct drug and alcohol testing; refer offenders to appropriate agencies for treatment and other services; review inmate initial adjustment and/or behavior with prison authorities; develop professional relationships with law enforcement agencies, human services providers, and other staff; perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualified applicants will possess a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, social work, sociology, psychology, or related field; valid Pennsylvania driver's license with a record that will not prohibit employment; self-motivation; flexibility to adapt to unexpected situations; capacity to create a sense of purpose; capacity to anticipate and respond to difficult or dangerous situations; strong customer service orientation with the ability to build rapport and work cooperatively with others; excellent written and oral communications skills; courteous, patient, and professional demeanor; proficient organizational abilities and attention to detail; experience maintaining confidentiality; and computer literacy.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package begins first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO health with vision and three-tier pharmacy components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k), group term life insurance, short-term disability, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac, 14 annual paid holidays, sick time, and ample time-off provisions. Starting wage is $19.35/hour x 37.5-hour workweek and occasional overtime. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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