Probation/Parole Officer

State of North Carolina

State agency role ensuring public safety through probation officer duties, supervising offenders and managing cases under North Carolina Department of Adult Correction.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeGaston • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,422 - $65,408 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Place offenders into appropriate supervision levels through investigative and assessment processes;
Respond to offender behavior and non-compliance;
Make referrals regarding treatment that offenders need;
Counsel offenders;
Carry officer safety package to include a firearm, pepper spray, and protective vest;
Intervene in crises and conduct arrests;
Evaluate what an offender needs to successfully complete probation or post-release and parole;
Officers interact with court personnel, victims, community agencies, and law enforcement personnel;
Officers must maintain a professional demeanor while working with potentially volatile and assaultive offenders and be able to defend oneself and others if the need arises;
Officers must work with and maintain positive professional working relationships with offenders, community leaders, law enforcement, and court officials.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Must complete the Criminal Justice Standards Training requirements and all other requirements for General Certification within one year or as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Pass background checks
Pass drug screening
Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job and must pass a physical exam
Pass a psychological screening
Be a US or naturalized citizen
Within 90 days after hire, the employee must:
Have a valid NC driver's license
Live within 30 miles of the county to which assigned
Remain in county to which assigned for two years
Reside within the state of North Carolina

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Place offenders into appropriate supervision levels through investigative and assessment processes;
Respond to offender behavior and non-compliance;
Make referrals regarding treatment that offenders need;
Counsel offenders;
Carry officer safety package to include a firearm, pepper spray, and protective vest;
Intervene in crises and conduct arrests;
Evaluate what an offender needs to successfully complete probation or post-release and parole;
Officers interact with court personnel, victims, community agencies, and law enforcement personnel;
Officers must maintain a professional demeanor while working with potentially volatile and assaultive offenders and be able to defend oneself and others if the need arises;
Officers must work with and maintain positive professional working relationships with offenders, community leaders, law enforcement, and court officials. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Must complete the Criminal Justice Standards Training requirements and all other requirements for General Certification within one year or as required by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Pass background checks
Pass drug screening
Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job and must pass a physical exam
Pass a psychological screening
Be a US or naturalized citizen
Within 90 days after hire, the employee must:
Have a valid NC driver's license
Live within 30 miles of the county to which assigned
Remain in county to which assigned for two years
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Hard Skills & Tools

investigative processesassessment processescounselingcrisis interventionarrest proceduresprobation evaluationpost-release evaluationphysical fitnessfirearm handlingself-defense

Soft Skills

professional demeanorinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildingcommunicationconflict resolutionempathyproblem-solvingteamworkadaptabilitystress management

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeNorth Carolina Criminal Justice CertificationCriminal Justice Standards TrainingGeneral Certificationbackground check clearancedrug screening clearancepsychological screening clearancevalid NC driver's license