West Virginia
Probation and Parole Officer 1 - DHS - DCR - Parole Services - Wood Co.
West Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Job Overview
Under general supervision, this entry‑level position involves investigating, counseling, and providing continuous supervision for adult probationers or parolees to assist in their social and personal adjustment. The work involves close contact with potentially dangerous offenders with criminal backgrounds and includes related duties as required. Work is performed from the Parkersburg Parole Office, covering the following counties: Wood, Wirt, Calhoun, Gilmer, Ritchie, Pleasants, Ohio, Wetzel, Tyler, Hancock, Brooke, and Marshall.
Key Duties
Complete home‑plan investigations and other investigative reports.
Prepare clemency reports, cooperative investigations for other states, post‑sentence reports for the Parole Board and other corrections facilities, and violation reports in the region.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Application Information Click the APPLY link to apply online.
IMPORTANT:
You must complete all parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or attach a detailed resume. Review the “Other Information” section of this listing for any specific hiring department instructions.
ATTENTION:
Applicants may provide verification of post‑high‑school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact any personal information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it, or email them to applicantservices@wv.gov. Alternatively, you may mail them to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive email notifications when jobs in this or other categories are posted, complete a Job Interest Card from the slide‑out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.
Training and Education Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Preference will 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.
OR
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. 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.
*Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.*
Division of Corrections: Probationary period 1 yr.
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Key Duties
Complete home‑plan investigations and other investigative reports.
Prepare clemency reports, cooperative investigations for other states, post‑sentence reports for the Parole Board and other corrections facilities, and violation reports in the region.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Application Information Click the APPLY link to apply online.
IMPORTANT:
You must complete all parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or attach a detailed resume. Review the “Other Information” section of this listing for any specific hiring department instructions.
ATTENTION:
Applicants may provide verification of post‑high‑school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact any personal information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it, or email them to applicantservices@wv.gov. Alternatively, you may mail them to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive email notifications when jobs in this or other categories are posted, complete a Job Interest Card from the slide‑out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.
Training and Education Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Preference will 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.
OR
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. 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.
*Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.*
Division of Corrections: Probationary period 1 yr.
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