Parole and Probation Drug Court Officer

Provide recommendations to multidisciplinary teams; coordinate and participate in staff meetings regarding identifying high risk cases, provide offender progress reports, and participate in regular case management meetings.Track the target population of the programs to verify correctional services outcomes.Coordinate, chair or oversee and provide information regarding Correctional Services related topics to community organizations, soliciting support and involvement from community organizations and service providers for continued development of the correctional services.Develop contracts/ memorandums of understanding and oversee contract agency compliance with the Field Services Policy and correctional services guidelines including supervision of contract Assist with budget preparation, grant writing, and statistical reports for the Field Services Division and granting authorities.Develop goals and objectives for policy guidelines for correctional services.In absence of the Program Manager, may be designated as acting supervisor.Present information related to correctional services performance to the director of the division.Assist in the on-going development of the correctional services database for compiling offender data.Hire, supervise, and evaluate temporary employees and assist with coordination and implementation of mentoring programs.Assist in providing employee training regarding correctional services.Serve as a hearing officer for offender violation hearings determining possible sanctions.

Minimum Qualifications

Parole and Probation Officer III minimum qualifications:POIII requires a bachelor's degree with a major in a behavioral science or another degree determined by hiring authority at time of recruitment and five years of work experience directly interacting with offenders in a correctional, law enforcement, or social work setting. Two years of the experience must have been in duties comparable to those of a PO II. Incumbent must be licensable as a ND Peace Officer under North Dakota Century Code Chapter 12-63 and shall attend the first available basic peace officer training program recognized by the ND Peace Officers and Training Board (POST Board) ensuring authorization to perform the peace officer duties of a Parole and Probation Officer in accordance with North Dakota Century Code Section 12-59-20. Must have a valid class D driver's license. Parole and Probation Officer II minimum qualifications: A bachelor's degree is preferred in behavioral science, education, business, or a related field with three years of work experience in a corrections, law enforcement, social work, education, or behavioral health setting. Eligibility to be licensed as a peace officer in North Dakota OR an associate's degree with five years of work experience with individuals in corrections, law enforcement, social work, education or behavioral health setting may be considered. Must be licensable as a ND peace officer under North Dakota Century Code Chapter 12-63 and pass the critical task assessment. Must attend basic peace officer training recognized by the ND POST Board ensuring authorization to perform the peace officer duties of a Parole and Probation Officer in accordance with North Dakota Century Code Section 12-59-20. Valid Class D driver's license and pass a thorough background investigation and criminal record check. Please view the following YouTube link created by the Montana Law Enforcement Academy to get an understanding of what the CTA course is about and how to prepare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObQcu2BJ5KU

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Application Procedures

All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:Cover LetterResumeTranscriptsApplication materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.Contact Brian Miller, 701-934-1467 and/or brianlmiller@nd.gov or TTY 800-366-6888 for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.