Parole Officer

at  State of Indiana

WORK FOR INDIANA

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you’ll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana’s population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About Indiana Department of Correction (DOC):
We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.
Role Overview:
As a Parole Officer, you must be able to gather and interpret information regarding the parolees’ living, mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Consequence of error is moderate to high, potentially involving the safety and security of other employees and parolees. This position covers Parole District 7 (New Castle).
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/DIRECT REPORTS:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Complete an initial Risk Assessment and a Re-entry Accountability Plan on each offender. Subsequent Re-entry Accountability Plans are required by policy.
• Maintain and provide accurate electronic and written records concerning all aspects of the supervision of assigned parolees, on a regular and ad hoc basis.
• Communicate with parolees and complete subsequent case notes as required, and as dictated by the risk assessment at a work site, home, office, or other location.
• Monitor a parolee’s movement, housing, employment, and other services, including for registered sex offenders.
• Provide counseling services to offenders transitioning back into the community, including direction and assistance in securing employment, schooling, training and/or housing for offenders leaving the custody of the department.
• Promote and develop community resources for offender programs and treatment and maintain records of community resources
• Conduct community-based investigations for clemency and parole, including parole violations, per Departmental and State laws and procedures. This may include apprehension of offenders who have violated the conditions of parole.
• Serve as an expert witness/subject matter expert in various legal proceedings and hearings.
• Hold probable cause hearings, administer drug/alcohol screenings to offenders, and promote and develop community resources.
• Respond to emergency contacts on a 24 hour/7 days per week basis.
• Transport or assist in the transportation of offenders to departmental facilities