Parole Program Specialist 20022858

Guided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for a dedicated security minded professional to assume the responsibilities of a Parole Program Specialist.

This is an internal posting. Only ODRC employees will be considered. External applicants will not be considered.

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Parole Program Specialist, Fugitive Section, Franklin County ** Please note this position will work 3rd shift hours!

Job Duties

• Serves as parole program specialist in area of Fugitive Section under direction of Parole Program Administrator 1.
• Processes arrests information of at-large offenders.
• Issues lost time for PRC cases & requests lost time from BOSC for parole/TRC offenders.
• Authorizes, restores Minutes for all at-large offenders.
• Authorizes waiver to time frames for issuing warrants for offenders under APA supervision.
• Maintains LEADS/NCIC certification.
• Follows up on leads/tips/information to locate offenders declared at large.
• Uses range of resources to include LEADS & other national databases to obtain information on possible whereabouts of at large offenders.
• Works with outside law enforcement agencies to locate & have at large offenders arrested.
• Monitors & tracks offenders in custody outside of Ohio being held on APA warrants.
• Arranges for offender’s return upon availability.
• Requests Governor’s warrant when necessary.
• Obtains information relating to offenders out of state charges for use at APA violation hearings.
• Works closely with Office of Prisons to handle institution escapes/walk-aways.
• Issues & monitors warrants for inmates as needed.
• Acts as a liaison between institution & field in order to have erroneous release cases brought back to institution.
• Acts as liaison between fugitive section & victim services on victim notify cases.
• Acts as liaison between fugitive section & parole board on policy & procedure compliance issues.
• Acts as liaison with DRC to resolve status of prior incarcerations
• Submits cases for termination by way of Administrative Release due to out of state convictions, deportation, or lengthy violator at large status.
• Act as liaison between field & parole board on PRC assessment issues & parole matters.
• Serves as Duty Officer after hours on rotating basis as emergency contact for outside law enforcement agencies.
• Identifies training needs in area of policies & procedures for unit supervisors, senior parole officers, & parole officers.
• Provides current & up-to-date information to regional staff regarding changes in Fugitive policy & procedures.
• Assists in Continuous Quality Assurance process regarding implementation of evidence-based practices in field operations.
• May participate in employment selection process to include screening, interviewing & conducting pre-employment background investigations of applicants.
• May be required to conduct special investigations involving unusual incidents & employee misconduct & serve as Hearing Officer for Pre-Disciplinary hearings.
• Attends staff meetings, training sessions & conferences.
• Serve on committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Conducts self professionally, & in a law-abiding manner, at all times & in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction Standards of Employee Conduct.

6 yrs. trg. or 6 yrs. exp. in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in corrections/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio Driver's license.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, social work, psychology or related field; 48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in corrections/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio Driver's license.
• Or completion of graduate core program in criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, social work, psychology or related field; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in correction/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio Driver's license.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Senior Parole Officer, 69812; valid Ohio Driver's license.
• Or 24 mos. exp. as Parole Officer, 69810 or 69811; valid Ohio Driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Criminology/Criminal Justice

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Parole and Community Service

Agency Contact Name and Information

Gina Seel - [email protected]

Unposting Date

Jan 7, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

DPCS Franklin

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$32.35

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

40

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Technical Skills

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Responsiveness, Teamwork, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

Who We Are…

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!