Job description

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
invites applications for the position of:
Probation/Parole Officer December 13, 2022 Hiring Event
JOB CLASS TITLE: Probation/Parole Officer POSITION NUMBER: 32001130 DEPARTMENT: Adult Correction DIVISION/SECTION: DAC SALARY RANGE: $41,800.00 - $60,993.00 Annually
SALARY GRADE: NC07 COMPETENCY LEVEL: Not Applicable APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent Full-Time WORK LOCATION: Statewide OPENING DATE: 11/28/22 CLOSING DATE: 12/18/22 10:00 PM Eastern Time

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The mission of Community Corrections is to protect the safety of citizens in communities throughout the state by providing viable alternatives and meaningful supervision to offenders placed in our custody. The primary goal of Community Corrections is to reach an equal balance of control and treatment for offenders that will positively affect their behavior and lifestyle patterns.

Community Corrections has immediate openings in the following counties:
East - Division One
Beaufort
Halifax
Hertford
Lenoir
Martin
New Hanover
Pasquotank
Pitt
Tyrell
Washington
Wayne
Wilson

Central - Division Two
Alamance
Bladen
Brunswick
Columbus
Cumberland
Durham
Franklin
Granville
Johnston
Lee
Orange
Robeson
Vance
Wake

Piedmont - Division Three
Cabarrus
Davidson
Forsyth
Guilford
Iredell
Moore
Randolph
Rockingham
Rowan
Union
Wilkes

West - Division Four
Buncombe
Catawba
Cleveland
Gaston
Henderson
McDowell
Mecklenburg
Rutherford
Swain
WataugaHIRING EVENT! SAME DAY INTERVIEWS AND OFFERS!December 2022 graduates are welcome to applyAre you looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference? Consider a career in Probation! We have immediate openings throughout the state, and welcome your application and presence at our December 13, 2022, recruiting event.

This exciting in-person opportunity will be held in Raleigh, but if you are not local to Wake County, we encourage you to apply and we will contact qualified applicants with additional interview locations and options.Probation/Parole Officers enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan!In your first year of work as a North Carolina Probation Officer, you will earn $41,800, then after one year of satisfactory employment, your salary will be increased to $44,517. After six years, you will be earning in excess of $60,000! Many applicants may also qualify for a $7000 sign-on bonus!

EVENT INFORMATION:
When: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Where: Wake Tech, Scott Northern Campus, The Atrium (Building E)
6600 Louisburg Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
919-866-5000
Map & directions: Wake Tech, Scott Northern Campus - Google Maps
Campus Map: Scott Northern Wake Campus Map (waketech.edu)
Parking: You may park in the Staff parking lot, located opposite Building E, no permit required during event hours.

Come to the event between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to learn about becoming a Probation/Parole Officer or Probation/Parole Associate! Eligible applicants will have a chance to interview at the event. If you are unable to come in person, please call 919-324-1132 or 919-324-1123 for additional interview options. If you have already interviewed for a position as a Probation/Parole Officer or Probation/Parole Associate, you do not need to apply or interview again.

As a member of our team, you will contribute to public safety by providing supervision, case management and intervention services to criminal offenders released to the community.

This position is currently located within the Department of Public Safety but will transfer to the Department of Adult Correction when it is established on January 1st, 2023.

What are the duties of a Probation/Parole Officer or Probation/Parole Associate?Place offenders into appropriate supervision levels through investigative and assessment processes
Respond to offender behavior and non-compliance
Make referrals regarding treatment that offenders need
Counsel offenders
Carry officer safety package to include a firearm, pepper spray and protective vest
Intervene in crises and conduct arrests
Evaluate what an offender needs to successfully complete probation or post release and parole
Officers have interaction with court personnel, victims, community agencies, and law enforcement personnel.

Probation/Parole Officers & Probation/Parole Associates have the opportunity to work flexible hours! The job includes working evening and weekend schedules to provide on-call coverage.

The Probation/Parole Officer & Associate are LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (LEO)!LEOs can retire with full retirement benefits (pension) at age 55 with
5 years of continuous LEO service
LEOs can retire with reduced pension at age 50 with just 15 years of continuous service
Upon retirement, LEOs receive an annual separation allowance until age 62
This is a full-time position state job (40 hours per week) with benefits.
State Benefits LEAVE: Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
12 Paid holidays
Community Service Leave
Family Medical Leave
Family Illness Leave
Military Leave
Voluntary Shared Leave
Civil Leave
State Benefits INSURANCE: Health*
Disability (short and long term)
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts*
Long Term Care*
Supplemental Retirement and Deferred Compensation (401K)
Dental Insurance*
* Offered at an additional cost

Additional State Benefits: Longevity Pay
Employee Recognition
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Resources
WeSave Employee Discounts
S.H.I.E.L.D. (Staff Helping In Emergency Life-changing crisis or Difficult situations)
Integrated Behavioral Health Services
Probation/Parole Officers & Associates: Are assigned a state car
Carry and use gun and OC Pepper spray
Probation/Parole Officers do not always work with a partner and are expected to make home visits, sometimes in the middle of the night when on-call
Must be able to arrest offenders
Search an offender's home
Must be able to learn a variety of software
Make decisions about punishment of an offender who is non-compliant

Must be able to pass certification requirements to include attending six consecutive weeks of Basic training and remain on campus overnight. Training includes but is not limited to: Firearms
OC Pepper Spray
Controls, Restraints and Defensive Techniques (CRDT, non-lethal self defense)
Arrest, search and seizure
Administering drug tests
Ethics
Laws, procedures, policies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:

Once hired, the Probation/Parole Officer or Probation/Parole Associate must pass a firearms test, self-defense class and must pass the Basic PPO Certification Exam.

For a list of FAQs, click here: FAQs

Applications are valid for one year from the date of application.The successful Probation/Parole Officer or Probation/Parole Associate demonstrates: Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
And has the ability to: Use computer software to maintain electronic records and databases
Exercise independent judgment
Officers must work with and maintain positive professional working relationships with offenders, community leaders, law enforcement, and court officials.

Officers must maintain a professional demeanor while working with potentially volatile and assaultive offenders and be able to defend self and others if need arises.

Prior to hire, the successful applicant must: Pass background checks
Pass drug screening
Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job and must pass a physical exam
Pass a psychological screening
Be a US or naturalized citizen
Within 30 days after hire, the employee must: Have a valid NC driver's license
Live within 30 miles of the county to which assigned
Remain in county to which assigned for two years
Reside within the state of North Carolina

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Necessary Special Qualifications: Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.Probation/Parole Officer: Bachelors degree in criminal justice, correctional services, psychology, social work, or other related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience as a Probation/Parole Officer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Probation/Parole Associate: Bachelors degree in criminal justice, correctional services, psychology, social work, or other related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution.

Applicants with a Human Services degree, such as Political Science, Social Science or similar subjects must attach a copy of his/her college transcript for evaluation. Not sure if you qualify? Please call 919-324-1132 or 919-324-1123; we'll be happy to answer any questions.Applicants may apply 90 days prior to graduating with a related Bachelor's degree.There is no equivalency for the Bachelor's degree requirement based on N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

For questions specific to this posting, please contact a Human Resources Professional at 919-324-1132 or 919-324-1123.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV help line at 855-524-5627.The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Public Safety: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,800.00 - $60,993.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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