State of Hawai'i
PAROLE OFFICER II - DOWNTOWN, OAHU
State of Hawai'i, Houston, Texas, United States,
Recruitment Number 24-0214
The current vacancy positions are with the Hawaii Paroling Authority Division, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR).Note: The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the
State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing
page of our website.Positions in the Parole Officer series
perform professional work in the rehabilitation, monitoring, and control of adult inmates who have served time in prison and are to be released as parolees, and parolees who have already been released back into the community under the continued custody of the State and under conditions that permit reincarceration in the event parole requirements are violated.Level II
is the advanced trainee level in the series.
Positions in this class continue to receive training in the principles, methods, and techniques of parole officer work, but also perform a greater variety of tasks which involve increased work involvement with inmates, parolees, potential employers, families, and other agency personnel primarily to obtain/substantiate information regarding housing, employment, treatment plans, etc. Such work is initially conducted under close supervision, which becomes more relaxed as the worker progresses on the job.Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:Legal Authorization to Work:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.Basic Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university which included a
minimum of twelve semester credit hours in behavioral sciences
such as psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, criminal justice, etc.General Experience:
Six (6) months of progressively responsible
professional
work experience which involved the performance of counseling or other similar work designed to help individuals, couples, families, and groups learn how to solve problems and make decisions about a variety of personal, social, behavioral, educational, and other concerns.Driver's License:
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.Other Requirements:
All applicants who are conditionally offered employment or conditionally approved for movement into these positions shall be subject to drug screening, as required by Federal, State or local laws, or departmental policy; and will be subject to an intensive background check.
Drug testing must be paid for by the applicant.Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement:
As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.The information provided above represents a summary of the
complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.
To view the Requirements in their
entirety
, please
CLICK HERE
.The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAMThe PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you.TESTING INFORMATIONThe examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
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The current vacancy positions are with the Hawaii Paroling Authority Division, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR).Note: The starting monthly salary is at the minimum rate of pay advertised above. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the
State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing
page of our website.Positions in the Parole Officer series
perform professional work in the rehabilitation, monitoring, and control of adult inmates who have served time in prison and are to be released as parolees, and parolees who have already been released back into the community under the continued custody of the State and under conditions that permit reincarceration in the event parole requirements are violated.Level II
is the advanced trainee level in the series.
Positions in this class continue to receive training in the principles, methods, and techniques of parole officer work, but also perform a greater variety of tasks which involve increased work involvement with inmates, parolees, potential employers, families, and other agency personnel primarily to obtain/substantiate information regarding housing, employment, treatment plans, etc. Such work is initially conducted under close supervision, which becomes more relaxed as the worker progresses on the job.Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:Legal Authorization to Work:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.Basic Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university which included a
minimum of twelve semester credit hours in behavioral sciences
such as psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, criminal justice, etc.General Experience:
Six (6) months of progressively responsible
professional
work experience which involved the performance of counseling or other similar work designed to help individuals, couples, families, and groups learn how to solve problems and make decisions about a variety of personal, social, behavioral, educational, and other concerns.Driver's License:
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.Other Requirements:
All applicants who are conditionally offered employment or conditionally approved for movement into these positions shall be subject to drug screening, as required by Federal, State or local laws, or departmental policy; and will be subject to an intensive background check.
Drug testing must be paid for by the applicant.Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement:
As required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA), Federal law states that an agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates and who:Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution.Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.The information provided above represents a summary of the
complete Minimum Qualification Requirements.
To view the Requirements in their
entirety
, please
CLICK HERE
.The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAMThe PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTSThe Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you.TESTING INFORMATIONThe examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
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