Probation/Parole Officer 1 - Osceola/Creston

This position will mainly office out of Osceola with periodic trips to other locations within the district including Creston.

Do you enjoy helping others and want to make a significant impact in what you do? If yes, look no further! Community Based Corrections District 5 is seeking a highly motivated, skilled Probation/Parole Officer 1.

What You’ll Do
As a Probation/Parole Officer 1, you will:

• Conduct assessments including but not limited to IVVI and DRAOR.
• Prepare and present accurate written and oral reports on clients for the courts, parole board, administrative hearings, in-house staffing’s and outside agencies in compliance with established deadlines.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with the client population (predominantly Level 1 and 2), criminal justice and related agency staff and other involved parties in individual and group settings.
• Coordinate internal as well as external resources to address client risk management and case plans to include responding with a balanced approach of accountability and treatment utilizing evidence-based practices when issues arise.
• Safely and urgently respond in high stress, critical or emergency situations.
  

What We’re Seeking
The successful candidate for this position is a motivated, organized, and detail-focused individual.

Desired skills and abilities include:

• Self-driven
• Flexible and open to change
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate
• Positive attitude

What We Offer
We have a competitive total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

• Annual pay ranging from $49,961.60 to $74,692.80, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.
• Opportunities for professional development
• Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan with employer match)
• Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more)

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.