Guided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for a dedicated security minded professional to assume the responsibilities of a Parole Services Supervisor in Defiance County.

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Job Duties:

• Directly supervises a unit consisting of senior officer(s), parole officers and clerical staff.
• Determines work priorities, give work assignments (i.e. distribution of new supervision cases & investigations), staff cases & reviews all recommendations concerning supervision cases to ensure community safety.
• Reviews & approves travel authorization and contact sheets (working hours and accountability).
• Reviews written reports for content & accuracy.
• Approves requests for leave, overtime and comp. time requests, and employee time in KRONOS.
• Reviews & approves work products (investigation & supervision reports).
• Identifies needs & establishes training goals for unit.
• Conducts &/or arranges for training opportunities (i.e. On-the-Job & In-Service).
• Completes & conducts timely performance evaluation reviews.
• Conducts investigations & presents at pre-disciplinary hearings of alleged staff misconduct.
• Initiates discipline action.
• Conducts staff meetings.
• Interprets & disseminates policies, procedures & programs.
• Interviews & conducts pre-employment background investigations as assigned.
• Interview applicants & makes recommendations for hire.
• Ensures direct supervision of parolees & probationers by officers, verifies & updates offender information in CCIS, and/or all applicable supervision portals.
• Routinely checks FOT (Field Officer Tools) for accuracy and compliance.
• Reviews & approves recommendations for sentencing, rehabilitation plans, supervision terminations & the collection of supervision fees.
• Presents violation hearings as needed.
• Establishes & maintains working relationships with courts/judges, task force agencies, other law enforcement organizations and ODRC partners.
• Ensures and verifies that ORAS assessments and case plans are completed.
• Responsible for developing and implementing a quality assurance plan for their unit which includes observations, file reviews, ORAS system reviews and documentation for ORAS and evidence-based supervision practices.
• Updates & compiles monthly & ad hoc statistical reports/CCIS as needed.
• Collects & maintains documentation for ACA & internal management audits.
• Responds verbally or in writing to requests & inquiries.
• Assists Regional Administrator in developing community resources.
• Develops & maintains community relations through partnerships & cross training with other agencies.
• Attends meetings, conferences, & training.
• Participates on committees, teams & workgroups.
• Responds to offender grievances & correspondence.
• Completes special assignments as directed by Regional Administrator.
• May be required to carry & maintain proficiency in use of firearm &/or pepper spray.
• May be on call 24 hours per day as Parole duty officer.
• Travel required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Application Procedures:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.