WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services
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
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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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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