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Probation and Parole Officer 1-DHS-DCR-Parole Services-Cabell Co.

WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services, Charleston, West Virginia, United States

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Probation and Parole Officer 1 Organization:

WV Department of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services

Location:

Huntington Parole Office

Nature of Work Under general supervision, performs entry‑level work investigating, counseling, and providing continuous supervision for a designated caseload of adult probationers or parolees to assist in their social and personal adjustment. Work involves close contact with potentially dangerous offenders with criminal backgrounds and includes:

Home plan investigations and related investigative reports

Clemency reports

Co‑operative investigations for other states

Post‑sentence reports for the Parole Board and other corrections facilities

Violation reports in the region

Completion of specialized training, licensing, certification, or educational requirements as assigned

Employment Details County:

Cabell

Vacancies:

1

Seniority Level:

Not Applicable

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries:

Government Administration

Minimum Qualifications

Training:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Preference for degrees in Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, Management, Political Science, Industrial Relations/Management, Organizational Behavior/Management, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Social Work or closely related fields.

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 with Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) Firearms may be distributed at the discretion of the Commissioner. Any authorized firearm bearer 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.

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