Probation and Parole Officer I

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Advertisement Closes 8/17/2026 (11:59 PM ET)2604103Probation and Parole Officer IPay Grade 14Salary $52,501.44 AnnuallyEmployment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WKHiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of CorrectionsLocation 140 Old Porter House Pike UnitBowling Green, KY 42101 USADescriptionCreating a Better, Safer KentuckyIf you want to make a difference in your community and be a part of an exciting team, the Department ofCorrections may have a Career for you! The Department is hiring for Probation and Parole Officers whocontribute to the safety of the communities and re-entry of offenders into society.Formulate a plan with the offender for ongoing supervision.Prepare documentation as ordered by the Court System and Parole Board.Act as liaison between the offender and the enforcement officials.Testify in Court.Prepare and maintain reports and records.Provide supervision and counsel for offenders.Submit and act on arrest warrants.The ideal candidate will have:Strong verbal and written communication skills.Be highly motivated and self-directed.Able to solve problems while working with a vast array of offender issues including addiction, behavior,family, housing, and employment.Candidate should possess reasoning ability to solve problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusionsin a fast-paced environment.Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.Probationary PeriodThis job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.Working ConditionsEmployees typically work with convicted felons which may present hazardous situations such as arresting and/or transporting violators to proper authorities.EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONESubstitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONESubstitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in probation work and, or, parole work, corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12- 21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 21 years of age. Will be required to carry and/or use a firearm; applicant must not be prohibited from the purchase, receipt, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or both pursuant to applicable federal or state law while employed in this job classification; applicant must demonstrate competence with a firearm by successful completion of all required firearms safety training courses offered or approved by the hiring agency. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Advertisement Closes 8/17/2026 (11:59 PM ET)2604103Probation and Parole Officer IPay Grade 14Salary $52,501.44 AnnuallyEmployment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WKHiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of CorrectionsLocation 140 Old Porter House Pike UnitBowling Green, KY 42101 USADescriptionCreating a Better, Safer KentuckyIf you want to make a difference in your community and be a part of an exciting team, the Department ofCorrections may have a Career for you! The Department is hiring for Probation and Parole Officers whocontribute to the safety of the communities and re-entry of offenders into society.Formulate a plan with the offender for ongoing supervision.Prepare documentation as ordered by the Court System and Parole Board.Act as liaison between the offender and the enforcement officials.Testify in Court.Prepare and maintain reports and records.Provide supervision and counsel for offenders.Submit and act on arrest warrants.The ideal candidate will have:Strong verbal and written communication skills.Be highly motivated and self-directed.Able to solve problems while working with a vast array of offender issues including addiction, behavior,family, housing, and employment.Candidate should possess reasoning ability to solve problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusionsin a fast-paced environment.Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.Probationary PeriodThis job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.Working ConditionsEmployees typically work with convicted felons which may present hazardous situations such as arresting and/or transporting violators to proper authorities.EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONESubstitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONESubstitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in probation work and, or, parole work, corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12- 21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 21 years of age. Will be required to carry and/or use a firearm; applicant must not be prohibited from the purchase, receipt, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or both pursuant to applicable federal or state law while employed in this job classification; applicant must demonstrate competence with a firearm by successful completion of all required firearms safety training courses offered or approved by the hiring agency. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D#J-18808-Ljbffr