Parole District Supervisor

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Correction Division of Parole Services:

The Division of Parole Services was established within the Indiana Department of Correction in the 1960’s severing its relationship with the State Welfare Department. Parole Services is charged with enhancing public safety by providing community based supervision and services for adult offenders through the use of evidence based practices as they transition from a Correctional Facility to Community Supervision. Parole Services Division operates out of ten district offices located across the State.

Role Overview:

As the Parole District Supervisor, you provide direct oversight of District Office or Division Program operations, ensuring compliance with all Department of Correction policies, procedures, and directives. You may supervise professional and administrative staff and ensure that all laws and individual rights are upheld. Serving as the primary liaison between the Department of Correction and the community, you build partnerships with local organizations and criminal justice agencies to support public safety.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Serve as a Parole District Supervisor and oversee all operations for the assigned district.
• Monitor compliance with parole program activities and administrative proficiency, plan monitoring activities, write reports, and apply standards for quality control.
• Analyze proposals for parole activities, make funding decisions, provide expert input to executive personnel, and prepare documents for distribution.
• Perform liaison functions relative to parole program areas, act with task forces, community groups, and councils, coordinate activities with other professional and/or state agencies or other divisions within agency and attend staff meetings and conferences.
• Provide technical guidance, clarify and interpret policies, resolve problems, plan and implement statewide policies, and prepare correspondence as needed.
• Provide research to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate parole system performance.
• Maintain necessary statistical data required for reports, audits, public information, and statewide coordination of program delivery system.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Must maintain firearm certification as well as carry a firearm in the performance of duties. This includes successful completion of Parole Academy as part of initial onboarding.
• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Broad knowledge of, and experience with, policies and procedures of state government related specifically to corrections and parole. This may include social work, parole casework, and federal and state laws governing parole, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of policies of industrial, governmental, and community organizations available for use in aiding welfare of parolees.
• Specialized knowledge of agency/program objectives, regulations, and administrative policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate complex theories and principles to a broad spectrum, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and correlate technical material.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to apply as needed.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 7 years of experience in correctional counseling, criminology, parole or probation work, law enforcement, social work, or a related field, including 2 years of supervisory experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on aiapply.co.