Probation and Parole Officer 2

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, performs work at the full-performance 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. 

Applicants shall successfully complete the WVDOC Correctional Academy within the first year of employment. Applicants shall successfully complete specialized training as assigned, including any particular training, licensing, certification or educational requirements. This position must maintain Firearms Certification as a condition of employment. 

*Please be advised that the base office location for this position will be either Elkins, Clarksburg, Moorefield, or Martinsburg. The final location will be determined based upon the selection of the successful candidate.


Posting Number: CPS260033
Position Number: 0608P00628
Vacancy: 1
Counties: Barbour, Braxton, Lewis, Webster, Upshur, Randolph, Tucker, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Taylor, Mineral, Grant, Hardy, Pendleton, Hampshire, Berkeley, Morgan, and Jefferson


* 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 an applicant 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: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of required training.

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in one (1) or more of the following fields: counseling, law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, social services, or rehabilitation services.

OR

Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at the rate of fifteen semester hours for every one (1) year of required experience.

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. 

Promotional Only: One (1) year of experience as a Probation and Parole Officer 1 may substitute for the required training and experience.

Other Information

PG:  14     $39,461 - $68,582

Market Rate: $61,044

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

Email applications to: [email protected]

Mail applications to: 
Matt Currenece
1513 Harrison Avenue Unit 27
Elkins, WV 26241

Please include posting number CPS260033 on your 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