Probation and Parole Officer 1

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, performs work at the entry level, in investigating, counseling, and providing continuous supervision for designated caseload of adult probationers or parolees to assist in their social and personal adjustment. Work involves close contact with potentially dangerous offenders with criminal backgrounds. This involves completing all assignments to include but not limited to home plan investigation and other investigative reports, clemency reports, co-operative investigations for other states, post-sentence reports for the Parole Board and other corrections facilities and violation reports in the region. Applicants shall successfully complete specialized training as assigned, including any training, licensing, certification, or educational requirements. 

Performs related duties as assigned. 

*This position will be based in the Clarksburg Parole Office.

In addition to Harrison County, will also perform duties in Doddridge, Marion, Monongalia Taylor, Preston counties.

Posting CPS270001
Vacancies 1
Position 0608P00657


* In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility. Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB 3088) 
* Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service. 
*If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVPF.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Preference shall be given to applicants with a degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, Management, Political Science, Industrial Relations/Management, Organizational Behavior/Management, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Social Work or closely related field.

OR

Substitution: Experience in counseling, law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, social services, and/or rehabilitation services may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of required training.

Condition of Employment with Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR): 

Firearms are to be distributed at the discretion of the Commissioner of the DCR and anyone authorized to carry a firearm must successfully complete a psychological evaluation prior to issuance. Positions authorized to carry a firearm must meet annual training requirements established through the West Virginia Corrections Academy.

Other Information

PG:  12     $35,702 - $61,628

Market Rate: $54,918

Division of Corrections: Probationary period 1 yr.

Applications MUST be submitted directly to the contact listed below by email or standard U.S. mail.

Email applications to: [email protected]
 or
Mail applications to:
Shari Wince
1513 Harrison Ave. 
Unit 27
Elkins, WV 26241

Please include posting number CPS270001 on the application.

Please note: Applications of covered state employees mailed to DOP or completed via DOP’s online method, are not forwarded to the agency.

 

 

 

 

Benefits

State employment offers a variety of benefits.  Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

Agency Information

EmployerWest VirginiaAddress 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov