WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services
Probation and Parole Officer 1 - DHS - DCR - Parole Services - Wood Co.
WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services, Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Probation and Parole Officer 1 - DCR
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Nature of Work Under general supervision, performs work at the entry‑level, in investigating, counseling, and providing continuous supervision for adult probationers or parolees to assist in their social and personal adjustment. Work involves close contact with potentially dangerous offenders with criminal backgrounds. Performs related work as required. This position will be working from the Parkersburg parole office and includes completing all assignments such as home plan investigations, investigative reports, clemency reports, cooperative investigations for other states, post‑sentence reports for the Parole Board and other corrections facilities, and violation reports in the region. Other duties as assigned.
County coverage:
Wood
Wirt
Calhoun
Gilmer
Ritchie
Pleasants
Ohio
Wetzel
Tyler
Hancock
Brooke
Marshall
Vacancy Vacancy 1
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Preference shall be given to applicants with a degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, Management, Political Science, Industrial Relations/Management, Organizational Behavior/Management, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Social Work or a closely related field.
Substitution: Experience in counseling, law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, social services, and/or rehabilitation services may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of required training.
Condition of Employment: Firearms are to be distributed at the discretion of the Commissioner of the DCR and anyone authorized to carry a firearm must successfully complete a psychological evaluation prior to issuance. Positions authorized to carry a firearm must meet annual training requirements established through the West Virginia Corrections Academy.
Other Information Division of Corrections: Probationary period 1 year.
Application Instructions You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the work experience section, or attach a detailed resume. Submit verification of post‑high‑school education, training, licensure, or veterans documentation prior to the closing date of the posting, and redact any personal information such as Social Security Number or birthdate.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting. Alternatively, email them to applicantservices@wv.gov or mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
Seniorities and Other Details
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
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Nature of Work Under general supervision, performs work at the entry‑level, in investigating, counseling, and providing continuous supervision for adult probationers or parolees to assist in their social and personal adjustment. Work involves close contact with potentially dangerous offenders with criminal backgrounds. Performs related work as required. This position will be working from the Parkersburg parole office and includes completing all assignments such as home plan investigations, investigative reports, clemency reports, cooperative investigations for other states, post‑sentence reports for the Parole Board and other corrections facilities, and violation reports in the region. Other duties as assigned.
County coverage:
Wood
Wirt
Calhoun
Gilmer
Ritchie
Pleasants
Ohio
Wetzel
Tyler
Hancock
Brooke
Marshall
Vacancy Vacancy 1
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Preference shall be given to applicants with a degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, Management, Political Science, Industrial Relations/Management, Organizational Behavior/Management, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Social Work or a closely related field.
Substitution: Experience in counseling, law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, social services, and/or rehabilitation services may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of required training.
Condition of Employment: Firearms are to be distributed at the discretion of the Commissioner of the DCR and anyone authorized to carry a firearm must successfully complete a psychological evaluation prior to issuance. Positions authorized to carry a firearm must meet annual training requirements established through the West Virginia Corrections Academy.
Other Information Division of Corrections: Probationary period 1 year.
Application Instructions You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the work experience section, or attach a detailed resume. Submit verification of post‑high‑school education, training, licensure, or veterans documentation prior to the closing date of the posting, and redact any personal information such as Social Security Number or birthdate.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting. Alternatively, email them to applicantservices@wv.gov or mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
Seniorities and Other Details
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
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