Probation And Parole Agent

Job description

How to Apply: Application materials can be found on www.wisc.jobs. You will either log into your account or create a new account if you do not have one. You may search by Probation and Parole Agent, County, or Corrections. You can also search by Job ID #3601.

PLEASE NOTE - Indeed only applications WILL NOT be accepted. If you have previously applied, you MUST reapply for every new posting (new Job ID #). This current posting closes January 9th.

Position Summary

The Probation and Parole Agent is responsible for monitoring a caseload of individuals placed on court ordered supervision. Probation and Parole Agents assess and prepare case plans for offenders, foster law abiding behavior and positive participation in the community, prepare accurate and timely investigations, reports, and case records, and perform community outreach and liaison activities.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule/range 12-06 for Probation and Parole Agent with a starting pay rate of $20.38/hour, plus excellent benefits. Probation and Parole Agent - Senior is in pay schedule/range 12-08 with a starting pay rate of $23.84/hour. Bilingual employees assigned to a bilingual position will receive $1.00/hour add-on pay. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensations Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes.

Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting

All state employees are required to report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, and must provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. At this time, those who are unvaccinated are subject to weekly COVID-19 testing protocols.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have education, training, and/or experience related to:

• Evidenced Based Practices
• Social work methods, such as case planning and managmenet, assessing needs, interviewing, etc.
• Criminal justice
• Victim services
• Cultural awareness
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Problem identification and resolution techniques
• Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and meet State of Wisconsin fleet requirements

In addition to the above, minimally qualified applicants for the Senior level will have:

• Three (3) or more years of experience in probation/parole placing correctional clients in detention including arrest, custody and transportation
• Experience with case management and case planning
• Applying Evidence Based Practices with persons

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.38 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location