Probation and Parole Officers

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Probation and parole officers promote a safe community by supporting offenders to make positive changes in their lives. Officers work as part of a team to case manage offenders and to ensure individuals comply with their orders and the conditions of their orders.

Community Corrections needs people who

• have experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• can reintegrate offenders into the community through strong interpersonal skills and effective working relationships
• the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, including individuals who have been charged with, and convicted of serious offences
• demonstrate resilience, integrity and problem-solving skills
• possess excellent organisational skill with ability to manage competing priorities
• communicate with highly developed written and oral skills
• hold an unrestricted driver’s license.

Probation and Parole Officers key responsibilities include:

• Working with offenders, some of whom will be high risk or exhibit complex and challenging behaviours, to motivate them towards changing their attitudes and actions in order to reduce further offending.
• Helping offenders reintegrate back into the  community.
• Carrying out risk assessments and reviews of offenders in order to target areas of need and minimise the likelihood of reoffending.
• Ensuring offenders abide by obligations relating to their parole or court orders.
• Writing and providing reports about people charged with an offence for various stakeholders.
• Providing reports to the NT Parole Board to assist them to determine whether a prisoner should be released and, if so, under what conditions.

The benefits

• Six weeks’ annual leave
• Career development opportunities in NT Correctional Services
• Paid theoretical and practical training
• Nationally-accredited Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (RTO 1074)
• Tertiary study assistance for approved course
• Travel opportunities throughout the Northern Territory

Career pathways

The requirements

• A Certificate IV in Correctional Practice or recognised equivalent must be completed within the first 12 months of appointment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide accurate information, professional reports and the ability to positively influence people.
• Working knowledge of case management and interventions to address behaviour change.
• An understanding of, and the application of the legislation in the workplace, include policies and procedures.
• Administration skills and proficiency across a number of computer applications and databases, record-keeping and document production.
• Prioritisation and co-ordination skills with the ability to meet deadlines, perform under pressure, maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive matters appropriately and professionally.
• Completion of studies in a related area (criminal justice, counselling, law, sociology and psychology) is desirable.

The training program

• Complete an induction program and training, involving class-based learning and practical experience.
• Complete the nationally-recognised CSC40120 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (RTO 1074) in the first year as a PPO.