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Posted: December 31, 2025 (15 days ago)

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Probation and Parole Officer 1 - DHS - DCR - Parole Services - Wood Co.

State of West Virginia

DHS - DCR - Parole Services

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Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$35,702 - $61,628

per year

Closes

January 16, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level job involves supervising adult probationers and parolees by investigating their situations, providing counseling, and helping them adjust back into society, often in close contact with individuals who have criminal histories.

The role requires working from the Parkersburg office and covering multiple counties in West Virginia, handling reports like home plans, violations, and post-sentence assessments.

It's a good fit for someone with a background in social services or criminal justice who is comfortable with fieldwork and supporting rehabilitation efforts.

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 work under general supervision at an entry level
  • Comfort with close contact and potential risks from offenders with criminal backgrounds
  • Willingness to perform fieldwork across multiple counties including Wood, Wirt, Calhoun, Gilmer, Ritchie, Pleasants, Ohio, Wetzel, Tyler, Hancock, Brooke, and Marshall
  • Proficiency in preparing investigative reports, violation reports, clemency reports, and post-sentence reports
  • Condition of employment with the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (specific details may apply, such as background checks)

Full Job Description


Under general supervision, performs work at the entry-level, in investigating, counseling, and providing continuous supervision for adult probationers or parolees to assist in their social and personal adjustment. Work involves close contact with potentially dangerous offenders with criminal backgrounds. Performs related work as required. This position will be working from the Parkersburg parole office. This involves completing all assignments to include but not 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 other corrections facilities and violation reports in the region. Other duties as assigned.

This position will be working from the Parkersburg Office across the following counties: Wood, Wirt, Calhoun, Gilmer, Ritchie, Pleasants, Ohio, Wetzel, Tyler, Hancock, Brooke and Marshall.

Vacancy 1
Counties Wood, Wirt, Calhoun, Gilmer, Ritchie, Pleasants, Ohio, Wetzel, Tyler, Hancock, Brooke and Marshall


Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.


IMPORTANT: You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume. Please make sure to review the “Other Information” section of this listing for any specific instructions of the hiring department.


ATTENTION: Applicants may provide verification of post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.

Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.

If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact any personal information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.


Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by U.S .mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.


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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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Posted on NEOGOV: 12/31/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/31/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5182629