Job description
Parole Officer
(230001B7)Guided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for a dedicated security minded professional to assume the responsibilities of a Parole Officer.
The Job Opportunity and Duties…
PAROLE OFFICER “IN PERSON” HIRING EVENT
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023
TIME: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
COLUMBUS REGION ONLY!
POSITIONS ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE COLUMBUS REGION AND MAY INCLUDE VACANCIES IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:
ATHENS, BELMONT, DELAWARE, FAIRFIELD, FRANKLIN, GUERNSEY, HOCKING, KNOX, LICKING, MADISON, MEIGS, MUSKINGUM, NOBLE, PERRY, PICKAWAY, UNION, VINTON, WASHINGTON
WHERE?
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION AND CORRECTION
OPERATION SUPPORT CENTER
4545 FISHER RD.
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43228
WANT TO ATTEND?
SUBMIT YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION
CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR FURTHER DIRECTION ON REQUIRED PAPERWORK
RETURN PAPERWORK ELECTRONICALLY PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
ON-SITE INTERVIEW
SAME-DAY CONDITIONAL JOB OFFERS
Updates/changes to your application submission can be made while the posting is open by logging into your profile and editing the application. After the posting closes, no changes can be made.
Job Duties:
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Under general supervision from Supervisor, oversees offenders.
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Interviews, visits and observes offender s at residence/work site or other community locations.
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Utilizes evidence based supervision practices to facilitate behavioral change in offenders.
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Obtains certification in Ohio Risk Assessment System completes offender risk assessments as directed.
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Interviews offenders and reviews documents, records, and reports to develop case plans in conjunction with offenders to address identified risk factors.
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Maintains and reviews case plans with offenders throughout supervision period to gauge progress of established goals.
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Provides individual and group advice by listening, speaking and providing written instructions to offender s.
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Conducts visual and auditory surveillance which includes operating electronic monitor equipment as needed.
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Performs drug testing by collecting and transporting specimens or using drug kit procedures when necessary and maintains a written chain of evidence from sample collection through testing and hearing process.
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Conducts DNA testing as prescribed by statute.
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Finds employment and vocational opportunities for offender s by making referrals to community service agencies.
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Maintains contact with offender families, friends, employers and others by interviewing, observing behaviors and reviewing written documents and records.
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Develops sound caseload management involving analysis of caseload and making necessary community referrals in order to make adjustments in offender activity.
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Oversees caseload which requires special training to properly supervise substance abusers, drug offenders, sex offenders, special releasee and special needs offenders as needed.
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Conducts and completes placement, arrest and violation investigations by interviewing individuals, reading and understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement and legal documents.
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Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating appropriate reports of investigations making correctional recommendations to be used in decisions of judges, parole administrators or parole board members in sentencing and revocation procedures.
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Updates and uses records through use of field officer tools (FOT) to include recording offender case activity and officer activity.
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Travel to offender homes, places of employment, jails and courts etc. by operating personal or state vehicle.
What’s in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
- Or associate degree from accredited educational institution; 2 yrs. exp. in criminal justice, corrections, law enforcement, social service or related field; must have no legal prohibition against carrying firearms; valid driver’s license.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
NOTE: Applicants for positions in Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction must also successfully pass parole officer assessment or have successfully completed assessment within past 12 mos.; or applicants must be current employees with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified in position of parole officer.
Probationary period is 365 days. Probationary parole officers may not transfer to vacancy through canvass process but may be reassigned by management to another vacancy within same headquarter county.
(*)Developed after employment.
Helpful Tips
Application Procedures:
- In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
- When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
- We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
- You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
- We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.
Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:
- Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability. This position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
- Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
- Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
- Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)
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