Probation and Parole Supervisor District 8C

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program

Serves as the assistant to the administrator of a district office which includes directing the office in the absence of the supervisor; supervises staff and activities of an assigned unit in a moderate-to-large office; participates in recruitment of new Probation and Parole Officers; conducts in-service training for professional staff

Provides programmatic supervision for a specialized program such as community sentencing/intensive supervision/electronic monitoring/residential treatment; reviews chronological supervision records/ investigation reports/related casework materials; reviews and evaluates pre-sentence/pre-parole/interstate reports to be submitted to the courts and Parole Board; assists assigned staff with client/offender supervision problems; provides advice and assistance regarding content, completeness, and conformity of reports

Conducts special investigations/hearings/research projects/other activities as assigned; confers with judges/judicial and law enforcement officials in promoting the maintenance of adequate probation and parole services; participates in conferences on crime/delinquency/related probation and parole issues; performs work under the direction of an administrative supervisor through conferences and review of records and reports; employee exercises considerable discretion/independent judgment in the performance of assigned responsibilities within established policies and procedures; performs other related work as assigned

Successful completion of safety training which may include firearms and defensive tactics, CPR, First Aid, and the ability to re-qualify annually.

Minimum Qualifications:

Seven or more years of professional experience in adult probation and parole or corrections casework; and possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year - a minimum of three years of the listed experience is required)

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.

The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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