Parole and Probation Officer Job at County of Blair, Altoona, PA

eVdlMmZ2K3hxMmRFajF4ZTN3b0VncU9nRGc9PQ==
  • County of Blair
  • Altoona, PA

Job Description

Multiple openings exist for parole and probation officer in both the Hollidaysburg, PA, and Altoona, PA, locations of Adult Parole and Probation. The hires will supervise a caseload of adult offenders; enforce orders of the court and conditions of supervision; meet with offenders in the office and field; investigate complaints about offenders promptly; help offenders adjust to life in the community; prevent future criminal acts and technical violations; conduct investigations, prepare social and legal case histories, pre-sentence investigations, and pre-release/parole plans as required; conduct counseling interviews with assigned offenders; suggest constructive method(s) for addressing such problems; conduct drug and alcohol testing; refer offenders to appropriate agencies for treatment and other services; review inmate initial adjustment and/or behavior with prison authorities; develop professional relationships with law enforcement agencies, human services providers, and other staff; perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualified applicants will possess a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, social work, sociology, psychology, or related field; valid Pennsylvania driver's license with a record that will not prohibit employment; self-motivation; flexibility to adapt to unexpected situations; capacity to create a sense of purpose; capacity to anticipate and respond to difficult or dangerous situations; strong customer service orientation with the ability to build rapport and work cooperatively with others; excellent written and oral communications skills; courteous, patient, and professional demeanor; proficient organizational abilities and attention to detail; experience maintaining confidentiality; and computer literacy.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package begins first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO health with vision and three-tier pharmacy components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k), group term life insurance, short-term disability, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac, 14 annual paid holidays, sick time, and ample time-off provisions. Starting wage is $19.35/hour x 37.5-hour workweek and occasional overtime. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Trial period,

Similar Jobs

Aliant Resources

SAP Technical Leader Job at Aliant Resources

 ...accommodations as appropriate. How to Apply # You must apply online here. # Your resume should not exceed four (4) pages, in Microsoft Word or PDF format only. #NowHiring #SAPJobs #SAPFinance #SAPHANA #ERPJobs #TechLeadership #FinanceTechnology #TorontoJobs... 

Veracity

Agile Coach Job at Veracity

Agile Coach Type: Only fulltime Location: Can work from any of the following locations: ~240 Greenwich Street, New York (Near World Trade Center) ~95 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ ~ BNY Mellon Center, Pittsburgh, PA ~600 Colonial...

NEXUS CORPORATION

Business Analyst (Travel and Accident Insurance) Job at NEXUS CORPORATION

 ... Position Summary/Objective: To promote online sales of travel insurance, you will be responsible for implementing our package system into agent (airline and travel agency) system... 

Northeast Georgia Health System

Physician Assistant-Interventional Radiology (IR) Job at Northeast Georgia Health System

 ...Join a Growing Interventional Radiology Program at a Leading Health System Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG), in partnership with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant (PA) to join our expanding hospital-based Interventional...