Parole Officer Jobs

A Parole Officer in the social service industry has a crucial role in managing offenders who have been released from prison and are serving parole. Their primary job is to supervise these individuals and ensure they adhere to the conditions of their parole. The Parole Officer's duties include conducting home visits, administering drug tests, and providing resources such as job training, counseling, and rehabilitation programs. They also play a significant part in preparing pre-sentence reports for the courts, and they are required to testify in court regarding the progress of parolees.

Parole Officers should possess skills such as excellent communication, critical thinking, decision-making abilities, and a strong sense of ethics. A degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or a related field is typically required. In addition, they should hold certifications such as the Certified Corrections Professional (CCP) and the Certified Parole Officer (CPO). Previous roles a person may have before becoming a Parole Officer include Correctional Officer, Social Worker, or Police Officer. These roles provide valuable experience in dealing with offenders, understanding the criminal justice system, and navigating social service resources.

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Develops sound working relations with community agencies, citizen groups and criminal justice agencies to secure community resources for the benefit of releasees Writes or dictates speeches and presentations...

Develops sound working relations with community agencies, citizen groups and criminal justice agencies to secure community resources for benefit of clients....

Parole officer experience preferred. Computer operations experience preferred. Technical review or program evaluation experience preferred....

Parole Officer IV - Parole Supervisor - San Antonio Parole Office III (713807)

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 5 days ago

Parole officer experience preferred. Computer operations experience preferred. Technical review or program evaluation experience preferred....

Parole Officer

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 7 days ago

Parole Officer -Hamilton County Continuous Posting (25000530) Parole Officer -Hamilton County Continuous Posting (25000530) Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Parole and Community Service Agency...

Parole Officer 20022505

  • Mansfield, OH
  • 8 days ago
  • Mansfield, OH
  • 8 days ago

Develops sound working relations with community agencies, citizen groups and criminal justice agencies to secure community resources for benefit of clients....

Parole Officer -Hamilton County Continuous Posting

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 8 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 8 days ago

Develops sound working relations with community agencies, citizen groups and criminal justice agencies to secure community resources for benefit of clients....

Supervises the work of others; establishes and provides training to parole officers; reviews and evaluates documentation and recommendations; and counsels parole officers and offenders on difficult...

Parole Officer I

  • Ford, KS
  • 10 days ago
  • Ford, KS
  • 10 days ago

Certified as a Parole Officer by the Secretary of Corrections and in Level of Services Inventory-Revised (LSIR) within one-year of hire....

Probation And Parole Supervisor - Juvenile

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 12 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 12 days ago

Supervises assigned subordinate Probation and Parole Officers--Juvenile within a district office....

PAROLE OFFICER III - District Unit Supervisor

  • Abilene, TX
  • 23 days ago
  • Abilene, TX
  • 23 days ago

$0.00 Per Month Position range in Taylor County $3,290.00 - $4,155.00 Per Month PAROLE OFFICER III - District Unit Supervisor Texas Department of Criminal Justice Occupation: Probation Officers and...

Parole Officer I - District Parole Officer

  • AL
  • 45+ days ago
  • AL
  • 45+ days ago

Visits offender residences, jails, correctional facilities, courthouses, social services, and other agencies to obtain offender information; interviews, counsels, and trains offenders concerning reintegration...

Apply once annually for multiple positions through this posting. Indicate your desired locations in the geographic preference box in the application. Once your application is received, you will be...

2025 Field Parole Officer C E&E Claim

  • Boston, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 60+ days ago

2025 Massachusetts Parole Board Field Parole Officer C Online Experience & Education (E&E) Claim Promotional Examination Date : May 17, 2025 Deadline for Online E&E Claim Submission : May 24, 2025,...

2025 Field Parole Officer D E&E Claim

  • Boston, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 60+ days ago

2025 Massachusetts Parole Board Field Parole Officer D Online Experience & Education (E&E) Claim Promotional Examination Date : May 17, 2025 Deadline for Online E&E Claim Submission : May 24, 2025,...

Parole Officer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Probation and Parole Officer Training
In a world where the challenges of violence and disorder persist, probation and parole officers play pivotal roles in promoting public safety and facilitating the rehabilitation and reintegration...
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How to Become a Police Officer in England and Wales
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Salary for Parole Officer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSocialServices research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Parole Officers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.1%
Master's Degree
41.2%
Associate's Degree
4.4%
Doctorate Degree
3.0%
High School or GED
2.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.5%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Parole Officers
2-4 years
28.9%
1-2 years
27.8%
None
27.6%
Less than 1 year
15.7%



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