Adult Probation & Parole Officer
Location: Wyoming
Description: State of Wyoming is looking of Adult Probation & Parole Officer right now, this occupation will be placed in Wyoming. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. The Wyoming Department of Corrections contributes to public safety by exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane management, while actively providing offenders opportunities to become l! aw abiding citizens. The Field Services Division is responsible for the community supervision and case management of probationers and parolees. The Wyoming Department Corrections is a progressive department that offers job variety and challenges working with offenders and the community to make a positive difference.
We are currently seeking a Probation & Parole Officer/Agent for the Sweetwater County P&P Offices. This position may be housed out of either the Rock Springs or Green River office based on the needs of the District.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintenance, surveillance and supervision of a caseload of adult probationers and parolees
Maintains standards of supervision to provide public safety and assist offenders in the re-socialization and reintegration into the community as law abiding citizens
Documents all contact with offenders in the case management system
Monitors Defendant's compliance and progress
! Provides the courts, boards, institutions and other states wi! th offender progress reports, violation reports and recommendations
Collaborates with Government and private organizations to meet offender needs
Investigates possible supervision violations
Conducts searches and seizures of evidence
Provides weekly testimony in court, as applicable
Conducts compliance visits to offender's home and job site
Facilitate cognitive behavioral programs with offenders in a group setting
Monitors urine sample collections to determine if offenders violate substance abuse requirements
Works with high risks offenders
Provides and utilizes appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors
Makes recommendations regarding disposition of cases, up to and including revocation
Interviews, evaluates and conducts investigations into the offender's background and criminial history to determine their individual risks and needs
Interviews ! victims & insurance companies to determine victim losses and make collateral contacts with outside sources to verify information
Maintains case management files to include collections of schedules and other probations related materials
Works in collaboration with offenders to engage them in the development of case plans designed around the offenders individual risk and needs
Interpret data from various assessment tools to determine offenders risk and needs and to determine an appropriate level of supervision
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of human behavior, crisis behavior, and substance use, abuse & addiction
Knowledge of criminal justice system, department policies and procedures
Knowledge of criminal and legal law
Knowledge of procedures used in criminal justice agencies and cognitive behavior programs
Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with offenders and othe! r professionals
Ability to be a positive, pro-social role-mode! l for offenders
Ability to exercise good judgement when making decisions in highly stressful situations
Ability to analyze information from various sources
Ability to interpret information received from risk/needs assessments and case planning tools
Ability to engage others in innovative solutions
Ability to create and implement new concepts and ideas and to motivate others
Ability to learn and utilize various interviewing skills, such as Motivational Interviewing
Skills in: organization, time management, group facilitation and problem solving
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Early morning, night and weekend hours with year round travel
Agents may be required to rotate to any and all caseloads within the Division, including, but not limited to: Community Corrections facilities, Intensive Supervision Program, Sex Offenders, Drug Court or being a Pre-Sentence Investigation Writer!
PREFERENCES:
Must have, or be within 3 months of completing, a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Administration of Justice. With 0-2 year(s) of progressive work experience in the Community Criminal Justice Field, to include experience in one or more of the following areas: case management practices, risk/need assessments, cognitive skills group facilitation, effective interpersonal communication strategies, conducting investigations, report writing, supervision of a high risk population, computer use.
Official College Transcripts will be required upon interview or before official offer of position.
- Please view the Class Specifications (Class Code SOAP08) and the State required Minimum Qualifications for this vacancy at:
NOTES:
Probation and Parole Officers will! receive an extensive new agent training program, along with a commitme! nt to professional development through ongoing training, and career advancement through promotional opportunities and receive the 20-year Law Enforcement Retirement plan.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff are subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC. Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and urinalysis drug test prior to appointment.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, and harassment and to cu! rb prison rape.
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:19:15 GMT