Chief ProbationParole Officer-Cumberland County
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Job Location:
Cumberland, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 48222 - 84388
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - OperationsJob Classification Title
Chief Probation and Parole Officer (NS)Position Number
Grade
NC13About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration Health Services Rehabilitation & Reentry Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
The Chief Probation/Parole Officer (CPPO) supervises Probation/Parole Officers Judicial Services Coordinators and clerical staff in the unit. The CPPO coordinates and manages the units workflow to ensure the effective implementation of Community Supervision goals and strategies. The CPPO handles daily operations and makes decisions about offender supervision. This includes case assignments workflow coordination scheduling time tracking and staff training. The CPPO also deals with discipline conflicts and complaints as needed oversees team staffing and employee performance.The offender population consists of individuals sentenced by the Court or ordered by the Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission. Offenders range from high-risk to low risk but many of them are high-risk and need careful supervision reentry planning and strong/ tailored case management.
This job is characterized by significant role modeling coaching reinforcement of pro-social behaviors teaching pro-social and decision-making skills to staff. The CPPO ensures employees are skilled in their job responsibilities and fosters an environment that supports their professional growth and development. The CPPO is also responsible for holding staff accountable for their workload and case management and must effectively plan and direct tasks to meet deadlines.
The CPPO frequently engages in crisis interventions and meets with stakeholders requiring a flexible schedule that includes regular 8-5 hours and the need to be available 24/7 for emergency calls. The CPPO is required to quickly analyze crisis situations and provide immediate responses therefore is often involved in developing and carrying out specialized control strategies independently. The CPPO may handle an active caseload with possible second-shift hours and/or may serve on EHA response team which includes on-call status and the need to respond to EHA violations.
Key abilities required for success in this role include:
1- Identifying offenders needs to provide effective supervision and swift consistent responses to noncompliance
2- Maintaining calm and rational composure to focus on task at hand when dealing with difficult situations and individuals
3- Building and sustaining working relationships with officers offenders judicial officials law enforcement officers community agencies the public and co-workers
4- Communicating clearly and effectively in both oral and written form
The CPPO must possess the skills necessary to qualify annually with a firearm and unarmed self-defense complete CPR annually and be indirectly exposed to O.C. Pepper Spray as part of a training exercise.
The CPPO must reside within 30 miles of the county of assignment within 90 days of their start date.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
This is a re-posting. Previous candidates are still under consideration and do not need to re-apply.
Salary Range: $48222 - $84388
Please note: you will not be able to submit an application after 11:59 PM the day prior to the stated posting close date.
- Demonstrated experience with case planning structured intervention worksheets and delegated authority
- Working knowledge of structured sentencing evidence-based principles and Justice Reinvestment
- Thorough knowledge of North Carolina offender supervision and determination of appropriate levels available treatment services and community resources
- Experience in a mentorship or leadership role such as a team lead or providing guidance to interns or volunteers
- Demonstrates understanding of diverse populations by applying inclusive communication and respectful practices that foster equity trust and effective collaboration
This is an Internal Posting open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction and eligible RIF Candidates from NC State Government. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with benefits. **Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.**
Note to Current State Employees:
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. If selected for this position a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience funding availability and internal equity. Based upon these factors a pay increase MAY result.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience as a North Carolina Probation/Parole Officer or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The Bachelors degree is a requirement. There isnoequivalencyfor the four-year degree requirement based on N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Atchemsou Nicole Adjare SandaniEmail:
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- General Counsel
- Presentation Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Data Collection
- Intake Experience
- Interviewing
- Law Enforcement
- Case Management
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
- Addiction Counseling
