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Probation/Parole Officer 1

State of Iowa | IA

Posted Date 6/23/2025
Description Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in community corrections? As a Probation/Parole Officer 1 with the Iowa Department of Corrections, you will guide lower-risk individuals on their path to rehabilitation, helping them make positive changes while ensuring public safety. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about mentoring, problem-solving, and fostering change through evidence-based practices.

In this role, you will:
Supervise Lower-Risk Clients – Develop individualized supervision plans, monitor compliance, and use behavioral techniques to support positive change through office visits, home visits, and community outreach.
Prepare Presentence Investigations & Reports – Compile accurate reports for courts and parole boards, analyze case histories, and maintain detailed case files while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
Facilitate Treatment & Educational Programs – Co-lead cognitive behavioral programs, connect clients with community resources, and track progress to adjust supervision strategies as needed.
Collaborate with Community Partners – Work with courts, law enforcement, and service providers to support client success and educate stakeholders on risk reduction and public safety strategies.
Monitor Compliance & Case Management – Use assessment tools to track client progress, update case plans, and ensure compliance through drug testing and appropriate interventions.
Respond to Crises & Ensure Safety – Address client violations while prioritizing public safety, conduct field visits, and apply de-escalation techniques when necessary.
Commit to Continuous Improvement – Stay current on best practices, participate in professional development, and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of the role.

Join us in shaping a safer, more rehabilitative future—one client at a time! This fulfilling career offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to directly contribute to public safety. If you’re ready to make a difference, apply today to become a Probation/Parole Officer 1 with the Iowa Department of Corrections!

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

  1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in any field.
  2. A total of two years of education and/or full-time experience in a human services or criminal justice field, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
  3. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of full-time work as a Residential Officer.

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Salary50,960.00 - 76,190.40 Annual
Field
Corrections

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