Department of Adult Corrections – Probation and Parole Hiring Event 6/19 1p-6p Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Department of Adult Corrections – Probation and Parole Hiring Event 6/19 1p-6p 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 5701 Executive Center Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212 Join Us Thursday 6/19 from 1p-6p for our Probation / Parole Officer Hiring Event located at : Charlotte Probation / Parole Office 5701 Executive Center Dr #200, Charlotte, NC 28212 Probation/Parole Officers enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan! In your first year of work as a North Carolina Probation Officer, you will earn $45,422.00, and after one year of satisfactory employment, your salary will be increased to $48,374.00. After six years, you will be earning in excess of $66,000! Please scroll to the end of this section to see all pay steps. Applicants with experience in a related position such as probation or law enforcement, Juvenile Court Counselor, or Correctional Case Manager may qualify to start at a higher step. Be sure to list ALL of your past work experience in your application so we can qualify you to start at the highest possible pay. What are the duties of a Probation/Parole Officer? Place offenders into appropriate supervision levels through investigative and assessment processes Respond to offender behavior and non-compliance Make referrals regarding treatment that offenders need Counsel offenders Carry officer safety package to include a firearm, pepper spray, and protective vest Intervene in crises and conduct arrests Evaluate what an offender needs to successfully complete probation or post-release and parole Officers interact with court personnel, victims, community agencies, and law enforcement personnel. Officers must maintain a professional demeanor while working with potentially volatile and assaultive offenders and be able to defend oneself and others if the need arises. Officers must work with and maintain positive professional working relationships with offenders, community leaders, law enforcement, and court officials. Prior to hire , the successful applicant must: Pass background checks Pass drug screening Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job and must pass a physical exam Pass a psychological screening Be a US or naturalized citizen Within 90 days after hire , the employee must: Have a valid NC driver’s license Live within 30 miles of the county to which assigned Remain in county to which assigned for two years Reside within the state of

North Carolina Probation/Parole Officers:

Are assigned a state car Carry and use gun and OC Pepper spray Do not always work with a partner and are expected to make home visits, sometimes in the middle of the night when on-call Must be able to arrest offenders Search an offender’s home Must be able to learn a variety of software Make decisions about punishment of an offender who is non-compliant Must be able to pass certification requirements to include attending eight consecutive weeks of Basic training and remain on campus overnight. Training includes but is not limited to: Firearms OC Pepper Spray Controls, Restraints and Defensive Techniques (CRDT, non-lethal self-defense) Arrest, search and seizure Administering drug tests Ethics Laws, procedures, policies The Probation/Parole Officers are

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

(LEO)! LEOs can retire with full retirement benefits (pension) at age 55 with 5 years of continuous LEO service LEOs can retire with reduced pension at age 50 with just 15 years of continuous service Upon retirement, LEOs receive an annual separation allowance until age 62 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: The successful Probation/Parole Officer demonstrates: Effective oral and written communication skills Strong problem-solving and organizational skills And has the ability to: Use computer software to maintain electronic records and databases Exercise independent judgment Establish and maintain effective working relationships Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution. You may apply and interview 90 days ahead of your anticipated graduation date. The Bachelor’s degree is a requirement. There is no equivalency for the four-year degree requirement based on N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,422.00 – $66,278.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift

Holidays Overtime Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Charlotte, NC 28212 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Charlotte, NC 28212: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person