Job description

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA invites applications for the position of:

Hiring Event, June 8, 2023, Probation Parole Officer
SALARY RANGE: $41,800.00 - $60,993.00 Annually

EVENT INFORMATION:

When: Thursday, June 8, 2023
Where: NCWorks-Gaston County. 1391 Bessemer City Road. Gastonia. Office is located near Interstate 85 for ease of travel to this event from Charlotte metro.

Come to the event between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to learn about becoming a Probation/Parole Officer! Eligible applicants will have a chance to interview at the event. Please apply before the event to expedite your interview access.
If you are unable to come in person but are interested in working as a PPO in this area, please submit an application and you will be contacted with interview options. If you have already interviewed for a position as a Probation/Parole Officer, you do not need to apply or interview again.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

HIRING EVENT! SAME DAY INTERVIEWS AND OFFERS! $7,000 SIGN ON BONUS
May/June 2023 graduates are welcome to apply.

Are 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 June 8, 2023 HIRING event.

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!

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, candidates must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.

The Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole
Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

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

What are the duties of a Probation/Parole Officer?
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 have the opportunity to work flexible hours! The job includes working evening and weekend schedules to provide on-call coverage.

The Probation/Parole Officers 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)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
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:
Are assigned a state car
Carry and use gun and OC Pepper spray
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 offender homes
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

The mission of Community Supervision 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 Supervision is to reach an equal balance of control and treatment for offenders that will positively affect their behavior and lifestyle patterns.

Community Supervision has immediate openings throughout the state. This hiring event will focus on vacancies in the below Judicial Division Four counties.

West - Division Four
Cleveland
Gaston
Lincoln
Mecklenburg
Rutherford
Union

Applicants should select their counties of interest in the Supplemental Questions section. Applicants who are only interested in positions in other parts of the state should apply via the general Probation/Parole Officer posting.

Referral bonus: Did a current Department of Adult Correction employee meeting the Employee Referral Bonus Pilot Program Policy eligibility criteria refer you to this position? If an eligible DAC employee was directly responsible for your decision to apply for a Probation/Parole Officer position, please provide their information in the supplemental question section.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:

The successful Probation/Parole Officer 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 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 they are assigned
Remain in the county to which they are assigned for two years
Reside within the state of North Carolina

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

Applications are valid for one year from the date of application.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Probation/Parole Officer: Bachelors degree in criminal justice, correctional services, psychology, social work, sociology or other related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Applicants with a Human Services degree such as Political Science, Social Science or similar subjects must attach a copy of their college transcript for evaluation.

There is no equivalency for the Bachelor's degree requirement based on N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Applicants may apply 90 days prior to graduating with a related Bachelor's degree.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Not sure if you qualify? Please call 919-324-1132 or 919-324-1123; we'll be happy to answer any questions.

SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) 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.

DAC 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 Adult Correction 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 Adult Correction: 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 to complete pre-interview paperwork, and to schedule a time to interview. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

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

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/4019852/hiring-event-june-08-2023-probation-parole-officer?keywords=hiring%20probation&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

An Equal Opportunity Employer, NC State Government

Job Type: Full-time

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

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

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