• Job Description

  Req#: 93230
  
  DPCS Mahoning (PCSMAH)
  242 West Federal Street #401
  Youngstown, 44505
  
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  Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

  What We Do…

  The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

  To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

  Are You Ready?

  We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

  The Job Opportunity and Duties…

  Guided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for a dedicated security minded professional to assume the responsibilities of a Parole Services Supervisor.

  
  This position is located in the Akron Region, Mahoning County - Youngstown Unit 2.
  

  Updates/changes to your application submission can be made while the posting is open by logging into your profile and editing the application. After the posting closes, no changes can be made.

  Job Duties:

  • Directly supervises a unit consisting of senior officer(s), parole officers and clerical staff.
  • Determines work priorities, give work assignments (i.e. distribution of new supervision cases & investigations), staff cases & reviews all recommendations concerning supervision cases to ensure community safety.
  • Reviews & approves travel authorization and contact sheets (working hours and accountability).
  • Reviews written reports for content & accuracy.
  • Approves requests for leave, overtime and comp. time requests, and employee time in KRONOS.
  • Reviews & approves work products (investigation & supervision reports).
  • Identifies needs & establishes training goals for unit.
  • Conducts &/or arranges for training opportunities (i.e. On-the-Job & In-Service).
  • Completes & conducts timely performance evaluation reviews.
  • Conducts investigations & presents at pre-disciplinary hearings of alleged staff misconduct.
  • Initiates discipline action.
  • Conducts staff meetings.
  • Interprets & disseminates policies, procedures & programs.
  • Interviews & conducts pre-employment background investigations as assigned.
  • Interview applicants & makes recommendations for hire.
  • Ensures direct supervision of parolees & probationers by officers, verifies & updates offender information in CCIS, and/or all applicable supervision portals.
  • Routinely checks FOT (Field Officer Tools) for accuracy and compliance.
  • Reviews & approves recommendations for sentencing, rehabilitation plans, supervision terminations & the collection of supervision fees.
  • Presents violation hearings as needed.
  • Establishes & maintains working relationships with courts/judges, task force agencies, other law enforcement organizations and ODRC partners.
  • Ensures and verifies that ORAS assessments and case plans are completed.
  • Responsible for developing and implementing a quality assurance plan for their unit which includes observations, file reviews, ORAS system reviews and documentation for ORAS and evidence based supervision practices.
  • Updates & compiles monthly & ad hoc statistical reports/CCIS as needed.
  • Collects & maintains documentation for ACA & internal management audits.
  • Responds verbally or in writing to requests & inquiries.
  • Assists Regional Administrator in developing community resources.
  • Develops & maintains community relations through partnerships & cross training with other agencies.
  • Attends meetings, conferences, & training.
  • Participates on committees, teams & workgroups.
  • Responds to offender grievances & correspondence.
  • Completes special assignments as directed by Regional Administrator.
  • May be required to carry & maintain proficiency in use of firearm &/or pepper spray.
  • May be on call 24 hours per day as Parole duty officer.
  • Travel required.
  • Valid Ohio driver’s license.

  
  

  !*!Completion of graduate core program in criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, social work, psychology or related field; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in correction/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio driver's license.
  
  -Or completion of undergraduate core program in criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, social work, psychology or related field; 48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in corrections/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio driver's license.
  
  -Or 6 yrs. trg. or 6 yrs. exp. in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in corrections/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio driver's license.
  
  -Or 12 mos. exp. as Senior Parole Officer, 69812; valid Ohio driver's license.
  
  -Or equivalent evidence of Minimum Qualifications For Employment noted above.!*!

  Knowledge of state & federal laws, rules & guidelines pertaining to probationers & parolees; human relations; EEO affirmative action policies & procedures; managerial principles/techniques; supervisory principle/techniques; employee training & development; probation & parole; government structure & process; public relations.

  Ability to establish friendly atmosphere as supervisor of work unit; deal with some abstract, but mostly concrete variables; use statistical analysis; prepare & deliver speeches before varied audiences; handle sensitive contacts & inquiries.

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  Helpful Tips

  Application Procedures:

  • In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

  • When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.

  • We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.

  • You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.

  • We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

  If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

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  You Also Need to Know

  The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

  Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

  The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. "Not applicable to current state employees".

  This position is subject to Federal Alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibit someone to carry, transport, or otherwise possess firearm(s) and/or ammunition from consuming marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.

  Pre-Employment Background Investigation:

  The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

  The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

  • Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability. This position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;

  • Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;

  • Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;

  • Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

• About the company

  Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Of the fifty states, it is the 34th-largest by area, and with a population of nearly 11.8 million, is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated.

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