PAROLE & PROBATION SPECIALIST 2

Announcement Number: 50435 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/07/2025 Close Date: 02/14/2025 Recruiter:
KARI HOLCOMB
Phone: (775)684-4475
Email: k.holcomb@dps.state.nv.us Applications accepted for another 4 Days 1 Hrs 28 Mins
The Position

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.

Specialist II's in the Warrants and Extraditions Unit and review, process, and transfer warrant and extradition files; prepare and submit accurate reports and computer entries; conduct service of preliminary inquiry hearing paperwork; liaison for fugitive team and other law enforcement entities; will have telephone and/or face-to-face contact with offenders. Specialist II's additionally conduct fugitive investigations utilizing specialized resources to attempt to track and locate wanted absconders from supervision. Specialist II's may supervise caseloads that consist of individuals incarcerated in other states or subjects who have been removed from the United States. Specialist II's may also act as extradition coordinators processing workflows and handling logistics to ensure timely and effective extraditions. Specialist II's in the Pre-Release Unit and track and monitor a caseload of parolees/probationers who are currently incarcerated. They process all documentation associated with the release of offenders being paroled and for inmates allowed to reside in Nevada communities under residential confinement or drug court supervision. They assist investigating officers by conducting preliminary pre-parole investigations of sponsors and proposed residences. The Specialist II's may have face-to-face contact with offenders. Additionally, they are responsible for researching criminal history, Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports, court documents, and other pertinent documentation to ensure all agreements note proper restitution and conditions of supervision, and work with community service providers to find proper parole housing for the parole upon their release if the parolee needs housing. . Specialists in this unit work with local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies regarding detainers and arrange for the outside agency to take custody of the parolee upon their release.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of paraprofessional and/or technical experience interviewing, providing guidance, and explaining rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and/or program criteria; OR one year of experience as a Parole & Probation Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant IV in Nevada State service performing duties as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, some positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. These positions will be identified at the time of recruitment. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam 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. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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