Job Description

Posting number: 26-03195

Department: 225 Corrections - Community Based Corrections - Des Moines

Job classification: Probation/Parole Officer 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections

This position will mainly office out of Adel with periodic trips to other locations within the district.

Schedule will be determined by supervisor due to maintaining the efficiency of governmental operations.

Flexible, five, eight-hour days, Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and one evening per week required.

Group facilitation is required and may require evening hours. Duty Day Friday core hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Days off are Saturday and Sunday.

Do you enjoy helping others and want to make a significant impact in what you do?

If yes, look no further! Fifth District, Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated, skilled Probation/Parole Officer 1.

What You’ll Do
As a Probation/Parole Officer 1, you will:

• Conduct assessments including but not limited to IVVI and DRAOR.
• Prepare and present accurate written and oral reports on clients for the courts, parole board, administrative hearings, in-house staffing’s and outside agencies in compliance with established deadlines.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with the client population (predominantly Level 1 and 2), criminal justice and related agency staff and other involved parties in individual and group settings.
• Coordinate internal as well as external resources to address client risk management and case plans to include responding with a balanced approach of accountability and treatment utilizing evidence-based practices when issues arise.
• Safely and urgently respond in high stress, critical or emergency situations.
  

What We’re Seeking
The successful candidate for this position is a motivated, organized, and detail-focused individual.

Desired skills and abilities include:

• Self-driven
• Flexible and open to change
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate
• Positive attitude

What We Offer
We have a competitive total compensation package for all our full-time employees, including:

• Annual pay ranging from $49,961.60 to $74,692.80, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.
• Opportunities for professional development
• Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan with employer match)
• Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more)

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov

Qualifications

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in any field.
2. A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience in a human services or criminal justice field, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
3. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of full-time work as a Residential Officer.

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