Parole Officer jobs in Gastonia, NC

Vacancies in various areas across North Carolina! Attend one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions on Monday, April 29 scheduled at 10am, 2pm or 6pm. The sessions are hosted via Webex. Register today and attend on Monday, April 29 to obtain information on a career as a Probation Parole Officer. Staff will be available to share information and upcoming hiring event details.

LINK TO REGISTER: https://ncdac.webex.com/webappng/sites/ncdac/webinar/webinarSeries/register/0feb0d1e0f7743828e71858683f42db1

Eligibility for a Probation Parole Officer includes that a candidate must be minimum age 20, Valid driver license and Bachelor Degree in an approved field of study. Please let me know if you have any questions. Register via the link above or Email: Stefanie.Hoover@dac.nc.gov

Community Supervision has immediate openings throughout the state. Applicants should select their counties of interest in the Supplemental Questions section. Please note, counties listed below have a limited number of vacancies, but qualified candidates are encouraged to apply in order to be considered for future openings.

Probation/Parole Officers enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan! In your first year of work as a North Carolina Probation Officer, you will earn $44,099, then after one year of satisfactory employment, your salary will be increased to $46,965. After six years, you will be earning in excess of $64,000! Many applicants may also qualify for a $7,000 sign-on bonus! To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, candidates must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.

As a member of our Community Supervision team, you will contribute to public safety by providing supervision, case management and intervention services to criminal offenders released to the community.

The mission of Community Supervision is to protect the safety of citizens in communities throughout the state by providing viable alternatives and meaningful supervision to offenders placed in our custody. The primary goal of Community Supervision is to reach an equal balance of control and treatment for offenders that will positively affect their behavior and lifestyle patterns.

What are the duties of a Probation/Parole Officer?

• Place offenders into appropriate supervision levels through investigative and assessment processes
• Respond to offender behavior and non-compliance
• Make referrals regarding treatment that offenders need
• Counsel offenders
• Carry officer safety package to include a firearm, pepper spray and protective vest
• Intervene in crises and conduct arrests
• Evaluate what an offender needs to successfully complete probation or post release and parole

Officers have interaction with court personnel, victims, community agencies, and law enforcement personnel.

BENEFITS
Probation/Parole Officers have the opportunity to work flexible hours! The job includes working evening and weekend schedules to provide on-call coverage.

The Probation/Parole Officers are LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (LEO)!

• LEOs can retire with full retirement benefits (pension) at age 55 with

5 years of continuous LEO service

• LEOs can retire with reduced pension at age 50 with just 15 years of continuous service
• Upon retirement, LEOs receive an annual separation allowance until age 62This is a full-time position state job (40 hours per week) with benefits.

State Benefits

• Leave
• Vacation
• Paid Parental Leave
• 12 Paid holidays
• Community Service Leave
• Family Medical Leave
• Family Illness Leave
• Military Leave
• Voluntary Shared Leave
• Civil LeaveState Benefits

INSURANCE:

• Health*
• Disability (short and long term)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Life Insurance*
• Flexible Spending Accounts*
• Long Term Care*
• Supplemental Retirement and Deferred Compensation (401K)*
• Dental Insurance*

* Offered at an additional cost

Additional State Benefits:

• Longevity Pay
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Resources
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• S.H.I.E.L.D. (Staff Helping In Emergency Life-changing crisis or Difficult situations)
• Integrated Behavioral Health Services

REQUIREMENTS AND TRAINING
Probation/Parole Officers:

• Are assigned a state car
• Carry and use gun and OC Pepper spray
• Do not always work with a partner and are expected to make home visits, sometimes in the middle of the night when on-call
• Must be able to arrest offenders
• Search offender homes
• Must be able to learn a variety of software
• Make decisions about punishment of an offender who is non-compliant
• Must be able to pass certification requirements to include attending a minimum of six consecutive weeks of Basic training and remaining on campus overnight.
• Training includes but is not limited to the following areas: Firearms OC Pepper Spray Controls, Restraints and Defensive Techniques (CRDT, non-lethal self defense)Arrest, search and seizure Administering drug tests EthicsLaws, procedures, policies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The successful Probation/Parole Officer demonstrates:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

And has the ability to:

• Use computer software to maintain electronic records and databases
• Exercise independent judgment

Officers must work with and maintain positive professional working relationships with offenders, community leaders, law enforcement, and court officials.

Officers must maintain a professional demeanor while working with potentially volatile and assaultive offenders and be able to defend self and others if need arises.

Prior to hire, the successful applicant must:

• Pass background checks
• Pass drug screening
• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job and pass a physical exam
• Pass a psychological screening
• Be a US or naturalized citizen

Within 90 days after hire, the employee must:

• Have a valid NC driver's license
• Live within 30 miles of the county to which they are assigned
• Remain in the county to which they are assigned for two years
• Reside within the state of North Carolina

Once hired, the Probation/Parole Officer must pass a firearms test, self-defense class and must pass the Basic PPO Certification Exam.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. However, there is no equivalency for the Bachelor's degree requirement based on N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Applicants may apply 90 days prior to college graduation.

Probation/Parole Officer: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional services, psychology, social work, sociology or other related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Applicants with a degree in other fields may qualify, provided they have at least three years of directly related experience. Applicants with unrelated degrees must attach a copy of their college transcript and include all relevant work history and job duties on their application.

Applicants with a Human Services degree such as Political Science, Social Science or similar subjects must attach a copy of their college transcript for evaluation. An unofficial transcript will be accepted.

To submit an official application, use the link below:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/4345419/probation-parole-officer?keywords=probation parole&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,099.00 - $64,348.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person