Probation/Parole Officer

State of North Carolina

. Attend the November 17, 2026 hiring event, with same-day interviews and offers .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeGreenville • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $48,374 - $70,586 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in case management, crisis intervention, and supervision of criminal offenders, while maintaining effective communication and professional relationships with various stakeholders. Proficient in conducting assessments, making treatment referrals, and adhering to legal and ethical standards in law enforcement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeCriminal Justice Standards TrainingEffective Oral And Written Communication SkillsAbility To Carry And Use A FirearmAbility To Arrest Offenders

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementCrisis InterventionAssessment ProcessesDrug TestingElectronic Records MaintenanceDecision-MakingHome VisitsArrest ProceduresSearch And SeizureProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsIndependent JudgmentRelationship BuildingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Computer SoftwareElectronic Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

North Carolina Criminal Justice CertificationBasic PPO Certification

Industry Keywords

Criminal OffendersProbationParoleLaw EnforcementCourt PersonnelCommunity AgenciesEthicsLaws And Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Attend the November 17, 2026 hiring event, with same-day interviews and offers
Provide supervision, case management, and intervention services to criminal offenders released to the community
Place offenders into appropriate supervision levels through investigative and assessment processes
Respond to offender behavior and non-compliance
Make treatment referrals
Counsel offenders
Carry an officer safety package including a firearm, pepper spray, and protective vest
Intervene in crises and conduct arrests
Evaluate offender needs for successful completion of probation, post-release, or parole
Interact with court personnel, victims, community agencies, and law enforcement personnel
Make home visits, sometimes in the middle of the night when on-call
Search offenders’ homes
Administer drug tests
Maintain professional relationships with offenders, community leaders, law enforcement, and court officials
Complete required training in firearms, OC pepper spray, controls, restraints, defensive techniques, arrest, search and seizure, ethics, laws, procedures, and policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution
Applicants may apply and interview 90 days ahead of anticipated graduation date
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission
Must complete Criminal Justice Standards Training requirements and all other General Certification requirements within one year or as required
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Experience using computer software to maintain electronic records and databases
Ability to exercise independent judgment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Pass background checks
Pass drug screening
Pass physical exam and be physically able to perform essential job functions
Pass psychological screening
Be a US or naturalized citizen
Obtain a valid NC driver's license within 90 days after hire
Live within 30 miles of the assigned county within 90 days after hire
Remain in the assigned county for two years
Reside within North Carolina
Pass firearms test, self-defense class, and Basic PPO Certification Exam
Attend eight consecutive weeks of Basic training and remain on campus overnight
Ability to carry and use a firearm and OC pepper spray
Ability to arrest offenders and search offenders' homes
Ability to learn a variety of software
Ability to make decisions about punishment for non-compliant offenders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual salary increases with a step pay plan
State car
Law enforcement officer retirement benefits with full pension eligibility at age 55 after 5 years of continuous LEO service
Reduced pension eligibility at age 50 with 15 years of continuous LEO service
Annual separation allowance upon retirement until age 62
Valuable employee benefits
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation