Performs probation and parole work to include supervising offenders released into the community.
This is the classification for full-performance and senior-level probation and parole work. This is a non-supervisory classification and employees have a specialized caseload or other job in a specific field of probation and parole work.
Reviews background information, interviews offenders, assesses offender risk and needs and develops supervision plans. Explains conditions of supervision to offenders. Counsels offenders regarding appropriate behavior and life skills. Refers offenders to appropriate services. Makes and documents required contacts with offenders. Gathers and reports information about offenders. Monitors offender compliance with conditions of supervision. Discusses offender violations with supervisor to determine what action should be taken. Gathers information about possible violations and prepares violation reports. Locates violators, executes arrests and takes violators into custody. Presents offenders and violation reports to hearing officers, the Board of Paroles and Pardons or courts. Processes offenders from court. Gathers information regarding the criminogenic risks and needs of incarcerated inmates and utilizes evidence-based practices to develop and document re-entry and supervision plans. Develops and maintains professional competence. Trains other probation and parole staff on how to properly perform their duties. Performs general law enforcement duties such as maintaining order during emergencies and participates in special operations.
Knowledge of probation, parole and pardon processes. Knowledge of statutes and regulations pertaining to probation, parole and pardon. Knowledge of modern law enforcement techniques and procedures. Knowledge of community resources and service agencies. Skill in the operation of law enforcement vehicles, weapons and communications equipment. Ability to correctly evaluate situations and make good decisions. Ability to interact assertively with offenders and counsel offenders effectively. Ability to effectively interview offenders to gather desired information. Ability to read and comprehend written materials. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
C-1 Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with Section 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976. Some positions require a commercial driver's license.
A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses and experience in probation and parole work. An associate degree and two (2) years of military or certified law enforcement experience or a high school diploma and four (4) years of military or certified law enforcement experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses.