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Probation & Parole Officer, Senior - District 2 (Lewiston, Orofino, Moscow)PrintApplyProbation & Parole Officer, Senior - District 2 (Lewiston, Orofino, Moscow)Salary$20.00 HourlyLocationMultiple Locations, IDJob TypeFull TimeDepartmentDepartment of CorrectionJob Number01672Closing5/24/2019 11:59 PM Mountain
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DescriptionThe Mission of the Idaho Department of Correction is to protect the public, our staff, and those within our custody and supervision through safety, accountability, partnerships and providing opportunities for offender changeProbation and Parole Officer, Seniors employ a balance of principles related to counseling, case management, and law enforcement to ensure the safety of our communities and offenders who are on adult felony probation and parole. Trained in the principles of evidence-based practices, Probation and Parole Officers build rapport with offenders and utilize community resources to assist offenders in moving toward long-term behavioral change.The Idaho Department of Correction has an opening for a Probation & Parole Officer, Senior at District 2 Probation and Parole in Lewiston, Idaho. This announcement will be used to fill PO, Senior vacancies within the next six (6) months for the District 2 Probation and Parole Office in Lewiston and surrounding areas. If you wish to be considered for the current vacancy you must apply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used. Hiring lists for full-time or part-time positions may be created from open competitive, IDOC Department Promotional and/or Statewide promotional applicants.Selected candidates must complete Idaho POST Academy and will be required to qualify and carry a firearm. Work may require daily travel within a geographic area of the state and irregular work schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays.BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life and Disability insurance benefits with premiums at competitive rates
PERSI Retirement
Paid vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays
Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Benefits Summary
Physical Requirements: Applicants must score at least the following minimums on each of the five events:
Vertical Jump: 14.0+ inches
1-Minute Sit-ups: 15+ repetitions
Maximum Push-ups: 21+ repetitions
300-Meter Run: <77.0 seconds
1.5-Mile Run/Walk: <17 min: 17 seconds.
You can view the full physical readiness test here.If contacted for an interview, you will be required to submit a completed background questionnaire. Interviews will not be conducted if you fail to provide background questionnaire at the time of interview. Click here to be directed to the IDOC Background Investigation Questionnaire.Example of Duties
Counsel adult felony offenders in dealing with a variety of problems including drug and alcohol abuse, financial, marriage, employment, education, and legal problems.
Design and implement case plans for offenders and monitor progress.
Facilitate and co-facilitate groups in areas such as employment, drug abuse, relationships and finances.
Write violation, post-sentencing, pre-sentence investigation and court reports, and modification orders.
Investigate behaviors, law violations, transfers, employment status, and residence of offenders.
Arrest probationers or parolees, conduct searches of persons and property, and secure evidence.
Make home visits and employment and community contacts with treatment providers and members of the criminal justice system.
Minimum Qualifications
Some knowledge of the fundamentals of behavioral science
Some knowledge of criminal justice
Some knowledge of identifying social or human science resources to fit the needs of clients
Some knowledge of computer operations to include entering, retrieving and storing data
Experience writing detailed reports.
Valid Driver's License
Willingness to: work with individuals with criminal backgrounds and anti-social behaviors; review graphic materials, ability to remain objective when dealing with offenders; purchase a cell phone that can be used for work (monthly cell phone allowance will be provided).
Meet entrance requirements as established by POST (Peace Officers Standards and Training) for Probation and Parole Officers.
If contacted for an interview, you will be required to submit a completed background questionnaire. Interviews will not be conducted if you fail to provide background questionnaire at the time of interview.Download the background investigation questionnaire here.Supplemental InformationDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates, Bachelors or Masters degree (any field)
Experience dealing with individuals from varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in stressful situations which dealt with personal, sensitive, or confidential information
HIRING INFORMATION:To be hired, candidates will have a history and background supportive of department's goals and hiring will be subject to:
Completing a Background Investigation Questionnaire and pre-employment drug test
Having a federal and state criminal background check to include fingerprints
Having a history of law-abiding behavior
Felonies, misdemeanors, illegal drug usage, DUIs, adverse driving convictions and adverse employment history may make you ineligible for employment.
Having close friends or relatives under IDOC care & custody may also make you ineligible for employment
Non-hiring restrictions are in place for candidates who:
Have been convicted of Domestic Violence or similar types of violent behaviors
Have an "other than honorable", bad conduct or dishonorable discharge from military service
Currently are using, dealing or are associated with illegal drugs
Have close friends or relatives under IDOC care & custody where the vacancy exists
Are currently under IDOC supervision or probation (must be released from IDOC supervision or probation for at least one year
Thank you for your interest in employment with Idaho Department of Correction!https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.htmlBenefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.01IDOC.PO - Are you currently at least 21 years of age?You will be automatically disqualified if you are not minimum 21 years of age.
Yes
No
02IDOC.POST- Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Yes
No
03IDOC.POST - Idaho law requires peace officers be certified by Idaho's Peace Officer Standards and Training Council ("POST") within 1 year of their hire date. (IDAPA 11.11.01)Which of the following documents will you provide to establish you are a US Citizen?
A birth certificate issued by the city, county or state and filed within one (1) year of birth.
Naturalization Certificate
Valid US Passport
Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth,Certificate of Citizenship
04IDOC.POST - Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
05IDOC.POST - Do you have a high school diploma, a GED or at least 15 college level credits?
Yes
I do not have a high school level education.
06IDOC.Security - Are you eligible to own/possess or receive a firearm under the provisions of state or federal law?You must be eligible to possess or receive a firearm to qualify for this position.
Yes
No
07IDOC.Security - Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence?
Yes
No
08IDOC.POST - If you were in the military and have been released, or discharged from active duty, you have an honorable, uncharacterized, or general under honorable conditions discharge from military service. If selected for an interview, you will be required to provide your DD-214 Member 4 copy at time of interview.Can you meet this requirement?You must respond 'Yes' or 'No' if you have been discharged from active military service. Otherwise choose "Does not apply to me'"
YES
NO
Does Not Apply to Me
09IDOC.PO - PHYSICAL AGILITY STANDARDS: Are you physically able to complete the Probation and Parole Physical Readiness Test?Applicants selected to move forward after the interview will be required to complete the Probation and Parole Physical Readiness Test prior to hire.The requirements are:
Vertical Jump - Minimum 14 Inches
One Minute Sit-Ups - Minimum 15 correct sit-ups in one minute
Maximum Correct Push-Ups - Minimum 21 correct push-ups
300 Meter Run - Maximum time is 77 seconds
1.5 Mile Run/Walk - Maximum time is 17 minutes 17 seconds.
Yes
No
10IDOC.Security - Hearing:Must have unaided or aided hearing between zero and 30 decibels for each ear at the frequencies of 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz and 50 decibels at the frequency of 3000 Hz in both ears. Must be able to hear normal conversations, whispering at eight (8) feet, and use hand held radios to communicate and listen.I believe I meet the standard as listed above.Individuals who cannot meet these standards may qualify with hearing aids so long as the individual's condition would not jeopardize or impair the individual's ability to perform duties.
Yes
No
11IDOC.PO - Vision:Must have uncorrected vision in each eye of no worse than 20/200 with the strong eye corrected to 20/20 and the weaker eye corrected to 20/60. Wearing contact lenses is exempt from the uncorrected vision of 20/200 but must have the strong eye corrected to 20/20 and the weaker eye corrected to 20/60.There shall be no pathology of the eye and must be able to identify primary colors.I believe I meet the standards as listed above.
Yes
No
12IDOC.PO - Please describe how you have gained some knowledge in the fundamentals of behavioral sciences.Typically gained by completion of at least 12 credit hours of college-level coursework in behavioral or social sciences i.e., psychology, social work, and/or criminal justice OR completion of an internship (at least 150 hours) related to this field OR at least 1 year of full-time experience involving daily interaction with clients and/or offenders to address behaviors, i.e. experience as a Law Enforcement Officer, Correctional Officer, criminal justice or mental health professional involving interaction with clients or offenders to address human behaviors (Office/administrative support work is non-qualifying).Be complete in your responses. Additional education, training and/or experience may increase score. Providing incomplete, inaccurate or unclear information may result in exam failure.When referencing education include all relevant course numbers, titles and credits awarded. For experience, include all relevant position titles, dates of employment (mm/yyyy-mm/yyyy or -pres), and description of work performed. For training, reference hours trained.Your resume must support your response.13IDOC.PO Please describe how you have gained some knowledge of managing a caseload with conflicting priorities.Typically gained by at least one year of experience managing a social service or investigative caseload OR at least 6 college-level credits in social work, psychology or sociology that covered the basic principles of case management.Case management is defined as brokering services on behalf of clients and/or conducting extensive investigative research using a variety modes and contacts to see a case through different stages of process.Be complete in your responses. Additional education, training and/or experience may increase score. Providing incomplete, inaccurate or unclear information may result in exam failure.When referencing education include all relevant course numbers, titles and credits awarded. For experience, include all relevant position titles, dates of employment (mm/yyyy-mm/yyyy or -pres), and description of work performed. For trainings, reference hours trained.Your resume must support your response.14IDOC.PO - This position requires some knowledge of writing detailed reports.You must have the level of education or experience described in selection B or C to be considered for this position. If you have higher levels of education or experience, as described in D and E, it may increase your score.Select the option that best describes your experience and/or education regarding writing detailed reports. Be sure to include experience and/or education relevant to this question in all areas that it applies.
Incident/Information Reports and Disciplinary Offense Reports are non-qualifying
No relevant education, training or experience in this area or your experience does not meet the standards below.
Completion of two college level courses specific to report writing which required the applicant to write detailed reports; OR completed an internship (at least 150 hours) related to this task.
At least six months of full-time experience in social services, law enforcement, or business setting preparing written reports.
One year, full time experience in a social service, law enforcement, or business setting preparing written reports.
Two years full time experience in social service, law enforcement, or business setting preparing written reports.
15IDOC.PO - This position requires some knowledge of computer operations to include entering, retrieving and storing data.You must have the level of education or experience as described in A to be considered for this position. Be sure to include experience and/or education relevant to this question in all areas that it applies.Do you have at least one year of experience using a personal computer to enter, retrieve and store data; OR have you completed a computer training course that covered both basic and intermediate skills training?
Yes
No
16IDOC.Some Knowledge of Criminal Justice - Which item best describes how you have gained some knowledge of criminal justice.You must have the level of education, training or experience described in selection B or C to be considered for this position. If you have higher levels of education, training or experience, as described in D through H, it may increase your scoreSelect the option that best describes your knowledge of the criminal justice system.IMPORTANT You MUST support your response in your resume. Be sure to include experience and/or education relevant to this question in all areas that it applies.
No relevant education, training or experience in this area or your experience does not meet the standards below.
Completed six credit hours or 36 hours of training regarding criminal justice or a closely related field.
Six months of full time experience working in the criminal justice system administering policies and procedures that relate to offender management or legal processes of the criminal justice system. (Office/administrative support work is typically non-qualifying)
Completed 6 credit hours of coursework or internship as referenced in criminal justice or closely related field AND six months full time experience that provided general knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Completed an internship (at least 150 hours) in criminal justice, criminology or a closely related field.
Two years of full time experience that provided general knowledge of the criminal justice system administering policies and procedures that relate to offender management or legal processes of the criminal justice system.
Completed an AA degree in Criminal Justice AND two years of full time experience applying knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice; OR four years of full time experience that provided general knowledge of the Criminal Justice system.
17IDOC.PO - Incumbents must review documents and graphic materials such as sexual and violent crimes including written and descriptive details. Do you have the ability to remain objective while soliciting information regarding these types of crimes?
Yes
No
18IDOC.PO - I am willing to work with individuals with criminal backgrounds and anti-social behaviors.
Yes
No
19IDOC.PO - Extra Credit: I am able to speak Spanish and English fluently. If you select 'yes' you may be assessed on your abilities during a hiring interview.This is not required for all positions. Responding "no" will not disqualify you from this opening.
Yes
No
20IDOC.PO - Extra Credit: I have at least one year of experience dealing with individuals from varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in stressful situations which dealt with personal, sensitive, or confidential information such as family history, health issues, financial matters, or criminal activities or behaviors. This experience must be supported in your resume or work history.
Yes
No
21IDOC.PO - Extra Credit: Select the option that describes your level of education.
Do not have an associates, bachelors or masters degree
Received an associate degree (in any field)
Received a bachelors degree (in any field)
Received a masters degree (in any field)
22IDOC Resume: You MUST add your customized resume to the space provided or you will fail this exam. Links will not be accepted. Your resume MUST support your answers provided in this exam. Inaccurate information may result in your removal from this register.Emphasize your education, experience, and training directly related to the exam questions. For education or training, list the title and course number (if available), dates, number of classroom hours (or days) and/or credits with a brief description of the content. For experience list the months and/or years held, title of your job(s), and the name of the employer(s) where you worked in this capacity.PLEASE NOTE: Any special formatting such as underlines, tabs, bolding, indenting, numbering and bullets in your resume will be removed when you copy and paste it from WORD into the space below - this is OK! We are only interested in the content.Required QuestionAgencyState of IdahoAddress304 North 8th StreetBoise, Idaho, 83720Websitehttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/idahoApplyYour browser does not support the IFRAME feature, which is required by this web page.
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