What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parole and Probation Lead Officer position at North Dakota Corrections & Rehab?
Summary of Work
Develop contracts/ memorandums of understanding and oversee contract agency compliance with the Field Services Policy and correctional services guidelines including supervision of contract workers. 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.
Assist in providing employee training regarding correctional services.
Serve as a hearing officer for offender violation hearings determining possible sanctions.
Serve as liaison to the Parole Board to ensure support of the board's philosophy.
Minimum Qualifications
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. Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation and criminal records check.
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