Probation and Parole Officer

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1429480 ## Overview This position is located at the Barre Probation office . Work is performed in an office and field setting working with potentially dangerous correctional clients. Specialized professional casework providing services to offenders in a community setting. Incumbents will provide risk control and risk management services to adult offenders under the supervision of community furlough, probation or parole status. Work is performed in accordance with correctional policies, procedures, and directives. \ Duties include coordinating program activities, Direct supervision to include contact with offender families, offender supports, law enforcement agencies, Courts, and community partners is required. Administer Risk instruments and make recommendations for the custody classification, Pre-sentence, Pre-parole investigations of offenders. Maintain records and prepare reports as directed. ## Environmental Factors Work is performed in a field office, correctional and community setting and includes frequent interaction with potentially dangerous correctional clients. High stress may be present, as is some danger of assault. Evening, weekend, and alternating shift duty required to provide necessary services and supervision. Field travel is necessary and incumbents may be required to provide private means of transportation. Work related court, community meeting, and Parole Board appearances may be anticipated.