Probation/Parole Officer

State of North Carolina

North Carolina probation officer supervising community offenders for the Department of Adult Correction. Conducting assessments, interventions, arrests, home visits, and case management to support public safety.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $48,374 - $70,586 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in offender assessment, crisis intervention, and maintaining professional relationships with law enforcement and community agencies. Proficient in conducting home visits, making arrests, and utilizing defensive techniques while ensuring compliance with criminal justice standards.

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Bachelor's DegreeCriminal Justice Standards TrainingFirearms ProficiencySelf-Defense CertificationElectronic Records Management

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Hard Skills

Offender AssessmentCrisis InterventionHome VisitsArrest ProceduresDefensive TechniquesProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsJudgment Exercise

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Records Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic PPO CertificationNorth Carolina Criminal Justice Certification

Industry Keywords

ProbationParoleLaw EnforcementCommunity AgenciesCourt Personnel

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 needed treatment
Counsel offenders
Carry an officer safety package including a firearm, pepper spray, and protective vest
Intervene in crises and conduct arrests
Evaluate offender needs for successful completion of probation or post-release and parole
Interact with court personnel, victims, community agencies, and law enforcement personnel
Maintain a professional demeanor with potentially volatile and assaultive offenders
Defend oneself and others when necessary
Maintain positive professional relationships with offenders, community leaders, law enforcement, and court officials
Make home visits, sometimes in the middle of the night when on-call
Search offenders' homes
Make decisions about punishment for non-compliant offenders
Complete eight consecutive weeks of Basic training, including firearms, OC pepper spray, defensive techniques, arrest, search and seizure, drug testing, ethics, laws, procedures, and policies

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 Criminal Justice Standards Training and all General Certification requirements within one year or as required
Must pass a firearms test, self-defense class, and Basic PPO Certification Exam after hire
Must pass background checks and drug screening
Must be physically able to perform essential job functions and pass a physical exam
Must pass a psychological screening
Must be a US or naturalized citizen
Must obtain a valid NC driver's license within 90 days after hire
Must live within 30 miles of the assigned county within 90 days after hire
Must remain in the assigned county for two years and reside within North Carolina
Must be able to carry and use a gun and OC pepper spray
Must be able to work independently, make arrests, search offenders' homes, make nighttime home visits, and handle potentially volatile offenders
Must be able to learn various software and maintain electronic records and databases
Must complete eight consecutive weeks of Basic training and remain on campus overnight
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Experience using computer software to maintain electronic records and databases
Ability to exercise independent judgment and establish effective working relationships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual salary increases with a step pay plan
State car assigned
Full retirement benefits (pension) at age 55 with 5 years of continuous LEO service
Reduced pension at age 50 with 15 years of continuous service
Annual separation allowance upon retirement until age 62
Reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy-related limitations, and religious beliefs, observances, and practices