PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICER, TRAINEE - 60899

About the role

This is specialized probation and parole work as a trainee that consists of formal on-the-job training in the policies and procedures associated with the supervision and rehabilitation of supervised adult offenders throughout the state of Alabama.

Employees in this class provide assistance in the social rehabilitation of supervised adult offenders. Work includes assisting with pre-parole investigations for a parole board and pre-sentence investigations for courts with probationary power. Employees secure information regarding parolees and assist with the development of effective rehabilitation plans. Work is performed under close supervision. Assignments are reviewed by an administrative superior upon completion for conformity with departmental rules and policy.

• Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

Applicants must provide one of the following with their applications: (1) valid certification of having passed the Basic Ability Test (BAT) for Law Enforcement Officers (also called ACT WorkKeys) as required by APOSTC OR (2) proof of possession of an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited* college or university (copy of diploma or transcript) OR (3) APOSTC certification number and issue date in the Professional License or Certificate section on their applications.

(APOSTC Correctional Officers are not eligible for this exemption from the BAT). Applications without the required documentation will not be accepted. For additional information, see the back of this announcement.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following special requirements to be hired by the appointing agency:

• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of appointment.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Applicants must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Applicants must meet the minimum standards of the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Act during their probationary period, which includes the following physical components:
• An obstacle course in 90 seconds where applicants push a vehicle 15 feet, climb a 6-foot wall or chain link fence, crawl through a small window, walk a balance beam, and drag a 165-pound dummy 15 feet;
• At least 22 push-ups in 60 seconds;
• At least 25 sit-ups in 60 seconds;
• A 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes and 28 seconds.

Additional information

(Applicants should indicate if they are currently APOSTC certified in the License or Certificate section of their applications. Please include the certification number and issue date in the space provided.)

• This position is open to all qualified applicants.

An evaluation of training and experience as shown on the application will comprise 100% of the final score for the eligible list.

Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

This is a continuous announcement and may be closed at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

After You Apply

Check your application status regularly for updates on your progress in the recruitment process. Additional information about application status messages is available in the FAQs section of our website under Applying for a Job.

*For complete information on State Personnel’s degree acceptance, accreditation, and foreign education credential policies,