Community Corrections Officer - #23-CO0359-01

Community Corrections Officer - #23-CO0359-01

Pay : $17.97 - $26.85 / hour

Location : Montgomery, Alabama

Employment type : Full-Time

Job Description

Req# : 23-CO0359-01

Salary Information : Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MCCP Board Rules & Regulations.

Nature of Work : The fundamental reason this job exists is to identify and monitor offenders placed into community corrections programs, monitor and track the population of the Montgomery County Detention Facility, and to secure alternative releases for targeted populations. The essential functions are :

• Research possible alternative releases for post-trial offenders;
• Supervise / monitor misdemeanor and felony offenders and pre-trial population individuals participating in community corrections programs;
• Report progress of offenders;
• Perform administrative duties;
• Perform law enforcement duties in conjunction with monitoring offender activities;
• Prepare reports and documentation;
• Manage the expedited docket.

The Community Corrections Officer reports directly to the Assistant Director of Community Corrections.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, criminology, counseling, psychology, sociology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. One year of offender case management experience working in an attorney's, judge's office or sheriff's office, correctional facility, probation or Community Corrections department, or other qualifying court-related experience. Preference may be given to qualified applicants who are currently APOSTC certified. (Academy fees are paid by the employer.) NOTE : Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

Must have a valid Alabama Driver's License or have the ability to acquire one at the time of employment. NOTE : Hired employees in this position must enter the first available class to obtain APOST Peace Officer Certification. For those who are not APOST certified, continued employment is contingent upon obtaining the APOST Certification.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the Montgomery County Community Corrections Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely, providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where, and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, an assembled test will be administered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or fewer qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order. Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11 : 59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

BENEFITS : Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST : Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, fingernails, and / or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK : Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non-merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary for proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION : Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he / she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

I9 : Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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