Parole Probation Officer-E (9-P11)
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Probation and Parole Officer 1 - DHS - DCR - Parole Services - Berkeley Co.
State of West Virginia
DHS - DCR - Parole Services
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$35,702 - $61,628
per year
Type
Closes
March 28, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level role involves supervising and supporting people on probation or parole by investigating their situations, providing counseling, and helping them adjust back into society, often dealing with individuals who have criminal histories and may pose risks.
The position covers multiple counties in West Virginia, handling a large caseload and preparing various reports for courts and boards.
It's a good fit for someone with a background in social services or criminal justice who is comfortable with fieldwork, community outreach, and working independently under general guidance.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in fields like criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, or related areas
- Substitution allowed: One year of relevant experience (e.g., counseling, law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, social services, or rehabilitation) for every 30 semester hours of required education
- Ability to manage a caseload of approximately 180 offenders in Berkeley County, plus additional offenders in Morgan and Jefferson Counties
- Perform investigative tasks including home plan investigations, clemency reports, post-sentence reports, violation reports, and cooperative investigations for other states
- Work from the Martinsburg Office and conduct duties in Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan, and Pendleton Counties
- Contact with potentially dangerous clients, requiring comfort in high-risk environments
- Successful completion of psychological evaluation and annual training if authorized to carry a firearm
Full Job Description
County: BerkeleyVacancies: 1
Under general supervision, performs work at the entry-level in investigating, counseling, and providing continuous supervision for a designated caseload of probationers, parolees, and mandatory supervision of offenders to assist in their social and personal adjustment. Work involves contact with potentially dangerous clients with criminal backgrounds. This is a statutory position that is responsible for supervising approximately 180 offenders in Berkeley County, 60 offenders in Morgan County, and 65 offenders in Jefferson County, in addition to completing all assignments to include, but will not be limited to, home plan investigation and other investigative reports, clemency reports, co-operative investigations for other states, post-sentence reports for the Parole Board and corrections facilities and violation reports in the region. This position will be working from the Martinsburg Office.
Will also perform duties in Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan, Pendleton Counties.
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Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Preference shall be given to applicants with a degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, Management, Political Science, Industrial Relations/Management, Organizational Behavior/Management, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Social Work or closely related field.
OR
Substitution: Experience in counseling, law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, social services, and/or rehabilitation services may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of required training.
Condition of Employment with Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR):
Firearms are to be distributed at the discretion of the Commissioner of the DCR and anyone authorized to carry a firearm must successfully complete a psychological evaluation prior to issuance.
Positions authorized to carry a firearm must meet annual training requirements established through the West Virginia Corrections Academy.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
Additional Information
Division of Corrections: Probationary period 1 yr.
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