Probation & Parole Officer 1 (W)



Job Details

Probation & Parole Officer 1 (W)
Employer

West Virginia

Salary

$24,912.00 - $46,092.00 Annually

Location

- Various Locations, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

8905W

Department-lala

Parole Services 0608-8376

Opening Date

04/20/2016

Closing Date

Continuous

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DESCRIPTION

Note: Special Hiring Rate at Dept. of Corrections -- $27,913

Employee performs work, in investigating, counseling and providing continuous supervision for adult or juvenile probationers or parolees to assist in their social and personal adjustment. Duties might include: Investigates background histories of probationers or parolees; Reviews court files, police reports and other pertinent reports to gather information. Investigates activities of probationers or parolees to ascertain their level of readjustment. Interviews clients' family members, friends, employers, ministers and other persons concerned with client's readjustment to society. Supervises and counsels probationers or parolees via office visits, employment visits, telephone inquiries, community contacts and correspondence. Writes reports detailing client's progress and other reports as necessary. Enforces rules, regulations and conditions of client's probation or parole.
Work may involve close contact with troubled individuals with a history of serious and sometimes violent crime. You may be required to testify in court concerning matters pertaining to clients such as sentencing, trials, pleas and violations of probation or parole conditions. Employee may contact community resources to arrange services for probationers or parolees for job development and other services.

Click The APPLY Link Above To Apply Online. Do not use a paper application unless you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office (304) 558-3950 (8:30am-4:30pm) for special instructions. If you have applied for this job within the past year, and want to update your name, contact information, job type/shift, or county availability, you do NOT need to reapply. These changes must be submitted in writing to our office: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Bldg 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305 – FAX to 304-957-0396

Video about the Parole and Probation Work (prepared by State of North Carolina)

Hiring Process: This job requires a written examination (W), which is administered in several areas throughout the state. For test schedules and locations, see link below. An appointment is not necessary.

When you apply online, do not bring a copy of the application to the test center. ONLY those applicants using a paper application must present a completed application at the test site. Positive identification is required. YOU MUST TEST WITHIN 90 DAYS after applying or your application will be rejected. There is a 90 day re-test waiting period. Please note: Any time you re-take the same test, your newest score, whether higher or lower, will automatically replace any previous test scores.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Your application will not be accepted if you do not meet stated minimum requirements. Note: There is NO substitution for the 4-year college degree requirement.

Training:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university 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 field.

Condition of Employment with Division of Corrections:
Firearms are to be distributed at the discretion of the Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and anyone authorized to carry a firearm must successfully complete a psychological evaluation prior to issuance.
Incumbents authorized to carry a firearm must meet annual training requirements established through the West Virginia Corrections Academy.


NOTICE: If you are claiming college or other post-high school education or license, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your OFFICIAL education transcript, license or training record. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL THIS VERIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it is important that you provide this verification immediately. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or mail to: Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305.

 

If you decide to apply you will be required to answer the online Supplemental Questions shown in the tab above. Your responses will be made available to the hiring manager. You will be required to verify all responses. Misleading claims or statements is grounds for permanent disqualification.



TEST CENTERS:
An appointment to test is not required. Apply online. Then, report to the Test Center of your choice.

Click Here for Test Center Locations and Schedules. NOTE: Testing begins promptly at time indicated for each location. Please, plan to arrive at least 15-20 minutes early.

Beckley, Bluefield, Bridgeport/Nutter Fort, Charleston, Elkins, Farmington, Huntington, Martinsburg, Moorefield, Parkersburg, Welch, Wheeling, White Sulphur Springs

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Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits.

Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages

Direct deposit (twice a month)

Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state

government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or

promotional appointment.

Medical Insurance

Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium.

Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance)

The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

Life Insurance

The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

Retirement Plan

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

Deferred Compensation

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

Annual Increment Pay

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Holidays

Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

Vacation

15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

Paid Sick Leave

We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit.

Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year.

There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate.

Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act.

Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Military Leave - Paid Military Leave

Training, and Developmental Opportunities

We offer many formal in-house training classes.

Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program

Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Credit Union

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules

Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

Wellness Programs

Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work

We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives.

For more information about benefits visit our

Benefits Web Site. Use your back button to return here.

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Bachelor's Degree.
  • Business Administration
  • Public Administration
  • Political Science
  • Industrial Relations
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Corrections
  • Social Work
  • Related Field - Please answer Question 2.
  • None of the above - DO NOT APPLY
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If you answered "Related Field" above, please list your major as it appears on your official transcript.
03
Related Experience Summary. Experience is not required; however, related experience will be considered in the evaluation. Briefly describe any special training, expertise or experience you have that is related to Parole and Probation work. Details of jobs must be shown in the application.
04
Affirmation. I affirm under penalty of law that all information provided in my application is correct. I understand that all information is subject to official verification. Response required.
  • I affirm that all application information is correct.

* Required Question

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