Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time
04/09/2024 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
04/22/2024 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$3,958.00 - $5,950.00
Salary (Annually)
$47,496.00 - $71,400.00
City, State Location
Dickson, TN
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, PROBATION AND PAROLE FIELD SUPERVISION DIVISION, DICKSON COUNTY
WORKING TITLE:
PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICER 2* SCU
This is a Specialized Caseload unit (SCU) position that works with sex offenders.
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This classification, Prob/Par Officer 2 SCU currently has an in-range salary of an additional 5% monthly for working in the Specialized Caseload Unit.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time professional level experience in one or more of the following: probation/parole, counseling, social work, investigative, or legal experience.
Substitution of Graduate Course Work for Experience: Graduate course credit received from an accredited college or university in social science, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, social work and/or law may be substitute for the required experience to a maximum of one year (e.g., an additional 36 graduate quarter hours in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience).
Substitution of Experience for Education: Full-time related professional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. This includes law enforcement experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
- Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons;
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application;
- Be a citizen of the United States;
- Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
- Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
- Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
- Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
- Have no conviction for a felony or any domestic assault convictions or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces;
- Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
- Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
- Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs;
- Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at the time of appointment;
- Upon appointment, successfully complete all additional prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy and any and all on-line training.
Examination Method: Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Summary
Summary: Under general direction, is responsible for professional probation and parole work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is the working level class in the Prob/Par Officer sub-series. An employee in this class supervises a caseload of probationers and/or parolees. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from the Prob/Par Officer 1 in that an incumbent of the latter performs entry-level work. This class differs from the Prob/Par Officer 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for leading others in probation and/or parole work.
Responsibilities
Processing Information:
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Prepares and maintains offenders' records and reports; identifies criminal activities and background information in reports or standard forms which answer special requests by the parole board; prepares narrative reports of the investigation process; total caseload activities when preparing monthly reports.
Getting Information:
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Conducts searches of offender residences, vehicles, and person as required by policy.
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Interviews probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their probation contacts and rehabilitation plans.
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Conducts pre-hearing and pre-release investigations and testifies in court regarding their offenders¿ backgrounds and recommended sentences and sentencing conditions as required by policy.
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Searches on state, local, and federal databases for incidents and additional information related to their offenders.
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Monitors and reviews e-mails related to their offenders.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:
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Interacts with each offender in a positive and respectful manner always dealing with hostile attitudes and the offender in a controlled and calming manner.
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Acts as liaison with judges, court personnel, law enforcement and other agencies concerned with the probation/parole program and who may have an effect upon the success of agency goals.
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Interacts in a positive manner with other staff members and other fellow employees to foster and maintain a harmonious working environment.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems:
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Requests arrest warrants for non compliance by the offenders as required by policy and procedures.
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Utilizes compiled offender information in order to determine proper steps for treatment.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:
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Handles offender complaints and grievances quickly and professionally as required by policy and procedures.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People:
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Investigates significant offender and staff related events to determine if incident reports are required by policy and procedures.
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Assists offenders in decision making processes.
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Uses Level Service Case Management Inventory (LSCMI) to determine the offenders' risk level and frequency of needed services.
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Assists in determining the value of court ordered offender restitution.
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Assesses the availability of service providers to deliver appropriate services to offenders.
Developing Objectives and Strategies:
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Develops appropriate sanctions for offender non compliance with their conditions of release.
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Develops a transitional accountability plan informing offenders of the requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:
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Monitors the offenders under their supervision to ensure compliance with release requirements set for the offenders by policy and procedures.
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Utilizes compliance reports on a monthly basis to determine the officers' work is in compliance with standards required by policy and procedures.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:
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Supervises people on community-based sentences, such as electronically monitored home detention, and provide field supervision of probationers by conducting curfew checks or visits to home, work, or school.
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Recommends remedial action or initiates court action in response to noncompliance with terms of probation or parole as required for enforcing and following up on court orders and / or board conditions for release.
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Receives and responds to GPS alerts regarding offenders and processes notifications.
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Administers drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
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Prepares and follows up with risk assessments from LSCMI or any designated assessment tools.
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Attends and monitors court hearings of offenders.
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Receives and responds to correspondence from other states related to offenders¿ supervision.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:
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Effectively communicates with other staff, supervisors, and other agencies concerning events, activities, and policies related to offenders to promote effective completion of work tasks.
Assisting and Caring for Others:
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Responds appropriately when personal assistance is needed.
Training and Teaching Others:
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Mentors and/or assists in training of new staff.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:
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Represents the organization in a variety of formal and informal contacts.
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Exchanges information with law enforcement officers, district attorneys, other state agencies, and other states related to offenders.
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Effectively communicates with the public concerning events, activities, and policies related to offenders.
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Exchanges information with representatives with outside organizations and community agencies about programs that can help the offender adjust to the community.
Analyzing Data or Information:
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Analyzes reports for needed action related to the offenders under their supervision.
Coaching and Developing Others:
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Discusses with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in their criminal behavior.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:
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Discusses the risk and needs assessments with offenders.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public:
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Performs duties and functions in a professional manner toward the public as a representative of the agency.
Interacting With Computers:
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Uses a Computer to maintain offenders' files and other required work.
Documenting/Recording Information:
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Prepares and maintains contact notes on offenders within the case file folder and in required data bases and records.
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Documents and records personal working time and travel.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information:
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Plans personal work schedules to accommodate activities for monitoring offenders.
Scheduling Work and Activities:
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Schedules offender activities such as public service work, orientation, court, classes, in-take processing, drug screens, and home visits.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
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Prioritizes and schedules daily, weekly, and monthly personal work activities.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events:
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Coordinates clinical assessments for offenders and arranges for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.
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Writes reports describing offenders¿ progress. Identifying offenders¿ status and updating personal and employer information.
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Identifies and verifies offenders¿ location and movement between local, state, federal facilities, and/ or supervising field offices.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:
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Inspects personal safety equipment including vest, baton, pepper spray to ensure proper condition and functioning.
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Inspects office and specialty equipment, such as a GPS, and supplies to ensure adequate supplies of functional equipment are available as needed for their job functions.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:
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Attends and participates in all required in service and pre service training related to applying new knowledge to their job responsibilities.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment:
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Uses personal car or state vehicle to perform home visits or other work related travel.
Competencies
Competencies:
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Problem Solving
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Written Communications
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Time Management
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Composure
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Customer Focus
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Dealing with Ambiguity
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Organizing
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Ethics and Values
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Priority Setting
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Functional/Technical Competencies
Knowledge:
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Administration and Management
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Clerical
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Customer and Personal Service
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Law and Government
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Psychology
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Public Safety and Security
Skills:
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Active Listening
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Critical Thinking
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Learning Strategies
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Monitoring
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Reading Comprehension
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Speaking
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Writing
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Persuasion
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Service Orientation
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Complex Problem Solving
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Time Management
Abilities:
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Deductive Reasoning
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Oral Comprehension
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Oral Expression
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Problem Sensitivity
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Time Sharing
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Written Comprehension
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Auditory Attention
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Speech Clarity
Tools & Equipment
- Personal Computer
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Telephone
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Fax Machine
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Printer
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Copy Machine
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Motor Vehicles
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Cameras
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Two-Way Radios
Other Law Enforcement related equipment as required