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New Search| Job Category: | Probation and Parole Officer |
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| Job Title: | Probation and Parole Officer I / II / III / IV |
| Hiring Organization: | Department of Corrections |
| Salary Range: | $2,539.33 - $3,575.88 |
| Closing Date: | 12/31/2008 |
| Job Location: | Oklahoma |
| Description: | Probation and Parole officers are responsible for performing routine professional social service and law enforcement duties in the area of intake, custody and probation and parole services; facilitates the continued social adjustment of persons on probation as the result of a criminal conviction, of persons paroled from correctional institutions and of inmates in prerelease programs. Assists in security operations in the event of a prison riot or disturbance; and arrests and transports offenders when required. Must be 21 years of age. Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including at least twenty four semester hours in any combination of psychology, sociology, social work, criminology, education, criminal justice administration, penology or police science. Possess a valid driver’s license. Have never been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor for domestic violence. A departmental physical examination is required prior to entering on duty. |
| Special Instructions: | Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to locate suitable employment for parolees; to motivate clients to honor the terms of their probation or parole; to manage substantial caseloads; to give court room testimony; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Probation and Parole officers begin employment as Level I with a monthly salary of $2,539.33 and after successful completion of two years at Level I or one year and master’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, criminology, education, crimincal justice administration, penology, or police science you are promoted to Level II at a monthly salary of $2,722.59, then after successful completion f two years at Level II you are promoted to Level III with a salary of $2,994.53. The state of Oklahoma offers a competitive benefits package, which include health, dental, life and disability insurance, vision care, 20 year retirement plan for correctional officer, paid vacation, sick leave and paid holidays. For further information about career opportunities, please contact J.C. Colbert at (405) 425-2861, jc.colbert@doc.state.ok.us; or call the Any Time Job Information Line at 1-877-276-JOBS; you also can view current job openings on the agencies web page at www.doc.state.ok.us. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a Drug and Tobacco Free Workplace. |
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| Contact Information: | JC Colbert Recruitment Officer PO Box 11400 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma United States 405-425-2861 405-425-7233 Click to email |
