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Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) · 1 week ago

Parole Officer - Winter '25 Regional Posting for Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$26.68/hr - $26.68/hr

2+ years exp

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for a dedicated security-minded professional to assume the responsibilities of a Parole Officer in Hamilton County. The role involves overseeing offenders, conducting interviews and assessments, and facilitating behavioral change through evidence-based practices.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementNon ProfitPublic Safety

Responsibilities

Under general supervision from Supervisor, oversees offenders

Interviews, visits and observes offenders at residence/work site or other community locations

Utilizes evidence-based supervision practices to facilitate behavioral change in offenders

Obtains certification in Ohio Risk Assessment System completes offender risk assessments as directed

Interviews offenders and reviews documents, records, and reports to develop case plans in conjunction with offenders to address identified risk factors

Maintains and reviews case plans with offenders throughout supervision period to gauge progress of established goals

Provides individual and group advice by listening, speaking and providing written instructions to offenders

Conducts visual and auditory surveillance which includes operating electronic monitor equipment as needed

Performs drug testing by collecting and transporting specimens or using drug kit procedures when necessary and maintains a written chain of evidence from sample collection through testing and hearing process

Conducts DNA testing as prescribed by statute

Finds employment and vocational opportunities for offenders by making referrals to community service agencies

Maintains contact with offender families, friends, employers and others by interviewing, observing behaviors and reviewing written documents and records

Develops sound caseload management involving analysis of caseload and making necessary community referrals in order to make adjustments in offender activity

Oversees caseload which requires special training to properly supervise substance abusers, drug offenders, sex offenders, special releasee and special needs offenders as needed

Conducts and completes placement, arrest and violation investigations by interviewing individuals, reading and understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement and legal documents

Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating appropriate reports of investigations making correctional recommendations to be used in decisions of judges, parole administrators or parole board members in sentencing and revocation procedures

Updates and uses records through use of field officer tools (FOT) to include recording offender case activity and officer activity

Travel to offender homes, places of employment, jails and courts etc. by operating personal or state vehicle

Prepares information and initiates packets for Parole Board Hearings

Screens inmates to determine eligibility and makes recommendations for transfer into transitional control program

Responds in writing to inmate inquiries (i.e. kites)

Conducts and completes clemency and other investigations by interviewing individuals, reading and understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement and legal documents

Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating appropriate reports of investigations to be used in decisions and/or recommendations of parole board members

Facilitates special hearings (i.e. clemency, full board) when needed

Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, and delivers written arrest, hold and release orders

Secures and delivers search warrants and subpoenas to jails and law enforcement, correctional and court agencies

Pursues declared violators-at-large, arrests violators and conducts search and seizure of contraband which involves walking, running, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, lifting or using force such as applying unarmed self-defense techniques or using restraining devices like handcuffs, belly chains or leg irons and OC spray/pepper gas as needed

Develops and presents cases at revocation hearings

Collects evidence

Organizes written documents, records and reports

Examines and cross examines witnesses

Testifies as required

Operates personal or state vehicle to transport witnesses or violators or other releases

Provides work direction and trains staff as necessary through conducting orientation of new staff, on-the-job training and in-service training

Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, lesson plans and documents training activities

Oversees outpost office which consists of two to three less experienced staff as required

Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, background investigations on prospective employees

Develops sound working relations with community agencies, citizen groups and criminal justice agencies to secure community resources for benefit of clients

Writes or dictates speeches and presentations for authorized speaking engagements

Participates on community councils and committees

Functions on an inter-agency level as coordinator with halfway houses and prevention programs

Acts as liaison with state hospitals to accomplish appropriate level of services for clients

Presents pre-release programs at penal institutions from written presentation guide or lesson plan

Travels to and participates in staff meetings, conferences and training session

Must conduct themselves professionally, and in a law-abiding manner, at all times and in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct

Qualification

CriminologyCriminal JusticeOhio Risk Assessment CertificationCase ManagementCritical ThinkingVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

Associate's degree from accredited educational institution; 2 yrs. exp. in criminal justice, corrections, law enforcement, social service or related field; must have no legal prohibition against carrying firearms; valid driver's license

Or Bachelor's degree, from accredited educational institution; must have no legal prohibition against carrying firearms; valid driver's license

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Applicants for positions in Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction must also successfully pass parole officer assessment or have successfully completed assessment within past 12 mos.; or applicants must be current employees with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction who have previously been certified in position of parole officer

Company

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction protects and supports Ohioans by ensuring that adult felony offenders are effectively supervised in environments that are safe, humane, and appropriately secure.

Columbus, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees