Probation and Parole Officer 1 - DHS - DCR - Parole Services - Berkeley Co.
State of West Virginia
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Probation and Parole Officer 1 - DHS - DCR - Parole Services - McDowell Co.
State of West Virginia
DHS - DCR - Parole Services
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$35,702 - $61,628
per year
Type
Closes
April 6, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level job involves supervising and supporting adults on probation or parole by investigating their situations, providing counseling, and helping them adjust back into society, often working closely with people who have criminal histories and may pose risks.
A good fit would be someone with a background in social services, criminal justice, or counseling who is comfortable with fieldwork, report writing, and ongoing training in a corrections environment.
The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle potentially dangerous interactions while promoting rehabilitation.
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
- Successful completion of specialized training, licensing, certification, or educational requirements as assigned
- Ability to work under general supervision at entry level, performing investigative reports, home plan investigations, violation reports, and post-sentence reports
- Comfort with close contact and supervision of potentially dangerous offenders with criminal backgrounds
- For positions involving firearms: Successful psychological evaluation and annual training through the West Virginia Corrections Academy
- Willingness to perform duties in McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Summers, and Wyoming Counties in West Virginia
Full Job Description
Under general supervision, performs work at the entry level, in investigating, counseling, and providing continuous supervision for designated caseload of adult probationers or parolees to assist in their social and personal adjustment.
Work involves close contact with potentially dangerous offenders with criminal backgrounds.
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.
Applicants shall successfully complete specialized training as assigned, including any training, licensing, certification, or educational requirements. Performs related duties as assigned.
Work location of this position will be determined upon selection.
Will perform duties in McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Summers, and Wyoming Counties.Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
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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.***
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