Parole & Probation Specialist 3

The Position

Parole & Probation Specialists perform technical duties in administrative functions and units, which do not require peace officer status. Duties include casework services, investigations, tracking and monitoring assigned parolees and probationers, pre-sentence investigations, determination of restitution and supervision fees, and referral services for the assigned unit. Positions in this series obtain and verify information; prepare and process case files and recommend appropriate action; and monitor offender activities. Incumbents are not Peace Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified and do not perform law enforcement functions such as conducting field inspections of offenders' worksite or residence, conducting surveillance, searches and arrests, or transporting prisoners to court or detention facilities.

P&P Specialist 3 shall monitor all conditions of supervision and make appropriate referrals, while maintaining a high degree of diplomacy and decorum when dealing with the public. P&P Specialist 3 should appropriately represent the Division at Court/Parole Board/Staffings/Preliminary Inquiry Hearings. Emphasis should be placed on, but not limited to, collaboration with LRS officers to ensure the completion of the appropriate number of home contacts, violations are properly addressed, completion of Risk and Needs Assessments/Reassessments, chronological entries, and investigations are completed in a timely manner. P&P Specialist 3 will provide proper notification to officers of changes and significant occurrences related to offenders placed in an LRS pod and/or specialty court program. P&P Specialist 3 shall utilize graduated sanctions when dealing with parole/probation violations before recommending incarceration. P&P Specialist 3 shall maintain all Division issued equipment. Equipment shall be utilized for work purposes only, in accordance with established procedures, policies, rules and regulations. Other duties as assigned. Position is in the ISC unit.

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