Probation/parole Officer

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Multiple Locations, US
First year: $45,422.00; after one year: $48,374.00...
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Firearms proficiency
Self-defense skills
Crisis intervention
** The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking Probation/Parole Officers across multiple locations in the U.S. This role involves supervising and managing criminal offenders in the community, requiring candidates to meet specific educational and certification criteria. **

Job Summary

  • The NC Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws.
  • Probation/Parole Officers contribute to public safety by providing supervision, case management, and intervention services to criminal offenders released to the community.
  • Probation/Parole Officers are LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (LEO) with specific retirement benefits.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking Probation/Parole Officers across multiple locations in the U.S. This role involves supervising and managing criminal offenders in the community, requiring candidates to meet specific educational and certification criteria. **

Salary

First year: $45,422.00; After one year: $48,374.00; After six years: >$66,000; Effective Feb 1, 2026 range: $45,422 - $65,408

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Firearms proficiency
  • Self-defense skills
  • Crisis intervention
  • Offender arrest and search
  • Maintain professional demeanor

Nice-to-have

  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Experience with electronic records

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Eligible for NC Criminal Justice certification
  • Pass background checks
  • Pass drug screening
  • Pass physical exam
  • Pass psychological screening
  • US or naturalized citizen

Work Rights

Must be US or naturalized citizen

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