The State of Michigan is hiring a Parole Probation Officer to supervise a caseload of offenders on community supervision through Court-ordered probation or parole. This critical role involves preparing case reports, coaching offenders, and protecting the public, with opportunities for specialized assignments. The Michigan Department of Corrections is a Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
What You'll Do
- Prepare background reports on offenders convicted in Circuit Court to determine sentences.
- Supervise a caseload of offenders placed on community supervision through Court-ordered probation or parole.
- Supervise specialized caseloads which may include sex offenders, offenders on electronic monitoring (GPS), gender-specific, mentally ill, or Interstate Compact cases.
- Act as an embedded agent with a local law enforcement agency, an Institutional Parole Agent, or an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Agent.
- Follow department policy, procedures, Director Office Memorandoms (DOM), and Guiding Principles to meet departmental goals.
What We're Looking For
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, sociology, school social work, social work administration, education psychology, family relations, human services, or theology.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have possession of a valid driver’s license and the availability of an automobile for business.
- For Parole/Probation Officer 9: No specific type or amount of professional experience is required.
- For Parole/Probation Officer 9 (Alternative): Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and one year of Department of Corrections' experience.
- For Parole/Probation Officer 9 (Alternative): Education level typically acquired through the completion of high school and one year as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11 or Corrections Shift Supervisor 11; or, two years as a Corrections Field Services Assistant E10, Corrections Medical Unit Officer E10, Corrections Resident Representative E10, Corrections Security Representative E10, Corrections Transportation Officer E10, Resident Unit Officer E10, or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer E10; or, three years as a Corrections Medical Officer E9 or Corrections Officer E9.
Nice to Have
- Investigating/Interviewing skills.
- Good writing skills.
- Computer skills.
- Ability to work under stress and hazardous situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based at the Kent County Probation Office.
The State of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.
