Parole and Probation Officer

As a Parole and Probation Officer, you will provide direct supervision to individuals placed on parole or probation. You will complete intakes on clients, develop case plans, and provide overall management of the client's case. In this position, you may assist in parole investigations for the Parole Board, and other miscellaneous investigations as needed. Work includes exposure to hazardous conditions potentially resulting in a serious physical injury requiring medical attention, and some lost time from work. Exposure occurs on a periodic or intermittent basis. You will work closely with the courts, law enforcement agencies, Parole Board, Pardon Advisory Board, human service centers, Transitional Planning Services and social services agencies. For a complete job description, please contact the recruiter listed at the bottom of this posting.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for a Parole and Probation Officer II require a bachelor's degree with preference given with a degree in a behavioral science, education, business or closely related field and eligibility to be licensed as a peace officer in North Dakota, and three years of work experience directly interacting with individuals in a correctional, law enforcement, social work, business, education or behavioral setting. Incumbent must be licensable as a ND Peace Officer under North Dakota Century Code Chapter 12-63, which includes passing the critical task assessment. Incumbent shall attend the first available basic peace officer training recognized by the ND Peace Officers and Training Board (POST Board) ensuring authorization to perform the peace officer duties of a Parole and Probation Officer in accordance with North Dakota Century Code Section 12-59-20. Must have a valid class D driver's license. Must pass a thorough background investigation and criminal record check. Minimum qualifications for the Parole and Probation Officer I require a bachelor's degree, with preference given to degrees in behavioral science, business, education or closely related field. Must be eligible to be licensed as a peace officer in North Dakota. Must have a valid class D license and pass a thorough background investigation.This employment offer is based on the condition that you successfully pass a pre-employment (prior to start date) physical examination, drug testing, psychologic examination and the Critical Task Assessment (CTA) fitness test in a time not exceeding 7 minutes and 15 seconds. Please view the following YouTube link created by the Montana Law Enforcement Academy to get an idea of what the CTA course is all about and how to prepare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObQcu2BJ5KU

About Team ND

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530 DOCR Application Procedures

All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:Cover LetterResumeTranscriptsApplication materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.Contact delete and replace with contact name, phone and/or email or TTY 800-366-6888 for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.