Probation and Parole Officer I Job at Commonwealth of Kentucky, Louisville, KY

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  • Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • Louisville, KY

Job Description

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1/25/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

26-00255

Probation and Parole Officer I

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$52,501.44 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

410 W Chestnut St

Louisville, KY 40202 USA

Description

Creating a better, safer Kentucky.

If you want to make a difference in your community and be a part of an exciting team, the Department of Corrections may have a Career for you! The Department is hiring for Probation and Parole Officers who contribute to the safety of the communities and re-entry of offenders into society.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following

  • Formulate a plan with the offender for ongoing supervision.
  • Prepare documentation as ordered by the Court System and Parole Board.
  • Act as liaison between the offender and the enforcement officials.
  • Testify in Court.
  • Prepare and maintain reports and records.
  • Provide supervision and counsel for offenders.
  • Submit and act on arrest warrants.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Be highly motivated and self-directed.
  • Able to solve problems while working with a vast array of offender issues including addiction, behavior, family, housing, and employment.
  • Candidate should possess reasoning ability to solve problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in probation work and/or parole work, corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12- 21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 21 years of age. Will be required to carry and/or use a firearm; applicant must not be prohibited from the purchase, receipt, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or both pursuant to applicable federal or state law while employed in this job classification; applicant must demonstrate competence with a firearm by successful completion of all required firearms safety training courses offered or approved by the hiring agency. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Employees typically work with convicted felons which may present hazardous situations such as arresting and/or transporting violators to proper authorities.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Timothy Walker at TimothyR.Walker@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job Tags

Full time, Trial period,

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