United States Probation Officer
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Probation and Parole Officer 1
State of West Virginia
DHS - DCR - Parole Services
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$35,702 - $61,628
per year
Type
Closes
May 4, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level role involves supervising adult probationers and parolees by investigating their backgrounds, providing counseling, and helping them adjust socially and personally after release from prison.
The job requires close interaction with potentially dangerous individuals and includes preparing reports for courts or parole boards while traveling across several West Virginia counties.
It's a good fit for someone with a background in social services, criminal justice, or counseling who is comfortable with fieldwork and committed to 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
- Successful completion of specialized training, including any assigned licensing, certification, or educational requirements
- Ability to work with potentially dangerous offenders and maintain close supervision
- Successful psychological evaluation if authorized to carry a firearm
- Meet annual firearms training requirements through the West Virginia Corrections Academy if applicable
- Willingness to perform duties in Kanawha, Boone, Clay, Jackson, Logan, Mingo, and Roane counties from the Charleston Parole Office
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.
This position will be working from the Charleston Parole Office (Kanawha County).
Will also perform duties in Boone, Clay, Jackson, Kanawha, Logan, Mingo and Roane 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.
Additional Information
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