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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$40,862.16 to
$60,092.64
PAY GRADE: 31
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Parole & Probation Specialists perform technical duties in administrative functions and units, which do not require peace officer status. Duties include casework services, investigations, tracking and monitoring assigned parolees and probationers, pre-sentence investigations, determination of restitution and supervision fees, and referral services for the assigned unit. Positions in this series obtain and verify information; prepare and process case files and recommend appropriate action; and monitor offender activities. Incumbents are not Peace Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified and do not perform law enforcement functions such as conducting field inspections of offenders' worksite or residence, conducting surveillance, searches and arrests, or transporting prisoners to court or detention facilities.
Parole & Probation Specialist II's function as a fully trained specialist in the Pre-Release Unit or Interstate Compact Unit, or as a trainee in the Court Services Unit.
The Department of Public Safety and the Division of Parole & Probation is currently seeking applicants with a passion to make a difference in Nevadan?s lives. We are currently recruiting for Parole & Probation Specialist II in Ely, Nevada. Duties include casework services, investigations, tracking and monitoring assigned parolees and probationers, pre-sentence investigations, determination of restitution and supervision fees, and referral services for the assigned unit. Positions in this series obtain and verify information; prepare and process case files and recommend appropriate action; and monitor offender activities. Incumbents are not Peace Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified and do not perform law enforcement functions such as conducting field inspections of offenders' worksite or residence, conducting surveillance, searches and arrests, or transporting prisoners to court or detention facilities; Parole & Probation Specialist II's function as a fully trained specialist in the Pre-Release Unit or Interstate Compact Unit, or as a trainee in the Court Services Unit. P&P Headquarters Pre-Release specialists coordinate with the Nevada Department of Corrections for the safe and productive release of offenders as they transition from inmates to parolees. Elements of the position include case management, conducting investigations, and working with multiple outside entities to facilitate community supervision.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, social or behavioral sciences, human or social services, public or business administration, liberal arts, or a related field; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of progressively responsible administrative or technical program support experience, two years of which included interviewing and providing guidance, explaining rules, regulations and eligibility criteria equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III in Nevada State service. One year of the experience must have included working with clients or individuals in a law enforcement, social or behavioral services environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR one year of experience as a Parole & Probation Specialist I in Nevada State service. |
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Education above the high school level in criminal justice, law enforcement, social or human services, social or behavioral sciences, public administration or business administration, liberal arts, or related field may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
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| The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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