PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICER 1* - 06252026-78804

Job Information Opening Date/Time: 06/25/2026 12:00 AM Central Time Closing Date/Time: 07/08/2026 11:59 PM Central Time Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00 – $5,078.00 Salary (Annually): $48,684.00 – $60,936.00 Job Type: Full‑Time Location: Nashville, TN Department: Correction Position(s) to be filled: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, DAVIDSON COUNTY A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position requires a criminal background check. Applicants may be required to provide information about their criminal history to be considered. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Full‑time relevant professional experience, including law enforcement experience, may be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year‑for‑year basis. Necessary Special Qualifications Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application. Be a citizen of the United States. Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority. Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint‑based criminal history records check. Have no conviction for a felony or any domestic assault convictions, or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces. Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician consistent with the ADA and related to the essential functions of the position. Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional consistent with the ADA and related to the essential functions of the position. Submit to and pass a pre‑employment screening test for illegal drug use. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license at the time of appointment. Upon appointment, successfully complete all additional prescribed courses of instruction at the Tennessee Correction Academy and any and all online training. Overview The Probation/Parole Officer 1* serves as an entry‑level community supervision officer within the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), Division of Community Supervision. This position learns the role from foundational knowledge and understanding of supervising adult offenders placed on probation, parole, or other community‑based alternatives to incarceration in accordance with state law, judicial directives, and agency policy. Regular fieldwork is required, including home, employment, and community visits. Officers must maintain readiness to perform enforcement functions and ensure public safety while supporting offender rehabilitation and accountability. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, strong investigative and communication skills, and the ability to manage a structured caseload in both office and field environments. The position flexes to a Probation/Parole Officer 2 after one full year of experience and successful completion of a 1‑year probationary period. Responsibilities Offender Supervision and Case Management Assist individuals in desisting from criminal behavior through structured, supportive, evidence‑based supervision strategies that reinforce accountability and pro‑social decision‑making. Provide structured supervision to individuals placed on probation, parole, or other community‑based alternatives in accordance with state law, judicial directives, and agency policy. Conduct regular office and field visits, including curfew checks and home, employment, or school contacts, to reinforce compliance, assess stability, and support pro‑social engagement. Supervise individuals placed on community‑based sentences, including electronically monitored home detention, ensuring adherence to supervision conditions while promoting successful community integration. Administer drug and alcohol testing, including random drug screens, to monitor compliance with court‑ordered conditions and support treatment participation and recovery efforts. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of supervision contacts, case activity, and interventions. Track caseload activity totals and prepare required monthly and periodic reports in accordance with agency standards. Investigations and Reporting Prepare and maintain comprehensive offender records and investigative reports that reflect risk factors, strengths, supervision strategies, and compliance history. Conduct pre‑hearing and pre‑release investigations and prepare detailed narrative reports outlining background information, assessed risks and needs, and supervision recommendations. Identify criminal activity and gather relevant background information using state, local, and federal databases to inform supervision planning and public safety decisions. Testify in court proceedings and/or parole hearings regarding offender history, supervision progress, risk considerations, and compliance status. Risk Assessment and Rehabilitation Planning Conduct validated risk and needs assessments using approved tools and motivational interviewing techniques to guide supervision intensity and intervention strategies. Identify criminogenic risk factors and develop individualized case plans that promote behavioral change, accountability, and successful reentry. Evaluate offender progress toward case plan goals and adjust supervision approaches based on risk level, responsivity factors, and demonstrated behavior. Encourage skill development, problem‑solving, and connection to community resources that reduce recidivism and support long‑term stability. Compliance, Enforcement, and Public Safety Address non‑compliance using structured, graduated responses consistent with agency policy, focusing on corrective interventions when appropriate. Prepare violation reports and warrants for submission to the courts or parole authorities when continued non‑compliance or risk to public safety warrants formal action. Conduct searches of offender residences, vehicles, and persons as authorized by policy to ensure compliance with supervision conditions. Respond to offender complaints and grievances promptly, professionally, and in accordance with policy. Maintain readiness to perform enforcement functions while prioritizing strategies that enhance community safety and reduce future criminal behavior. Interagency and Community Collaboration Serve as liaison with judges, court personnel, law enforcement agencies, treatment providers, employers, victims services, and other stakeholders to coordinate supervision and reentry efforts. Receive and respond to supervision‑related correspondence from other states in accordance with interstate compact requirements. Foster a professional, respectful, and trauma‑informed working environment with colleagues and justice‑involved individuals. Promote collaborative partnerships that strengthen accountability, support rehabilitation, and enhance public safety across Tennessee communities. Competencies Plans and Aligns Communicates Effectively Resourcefulness Demonstrates Self‑Awareness Collaborates Knowledge Administration and Management Clerical Customer and Personal Service Law and Government Public Safety and Security Skills Complex Problem Solving Active Learning and Listening Instructing Critical Thinking Monitoring Abilities Deductive Reasoning Information Ordering Speech Recognition Speech Clarity Problem Sensitivity Tools and Equipment Personal Computer Telephone Fax Machine Printer Motor Vehicles #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Tennessee