Parole Officer
Date Posted: Nov 14, 2025
Requisition ID: 468225
Location:
South Bend, IN, US, 46628
Work for Indiana
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 Indiana Department of Correction (DOC) :
We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.
Role Overview :
As a Parole Officer, you must be able to gather and interpret information regarding the parolees' living, mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Consequence of error is moderate to high, potentially involving the safety and security of other employees and parolees. This position covers Parole District 8 (South Bend).
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
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:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) required.
Seven (7) years of full-time professional experience in correctional counseling, criminology, parole or probation work, law enforcement, social work or related required, plus two (2) years full-time administrative, managerial, or supervisory experience in any of the above areas.
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.
Able 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 jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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