ASSISTANT DISTRICT PAROLE SUPERVISOR, YOUTH JUSTICE COMMISSION

Code: 40807 State Competitive Range: KP25 (FY 2027) Work week 40: FLSA coveredOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $94,024.34 - $153,516.5/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction of a supervisory official in the Youth Justice Commission, assists in the administration of parole objectives and program management directives within an assigned regional component, supervises case management objectives assigned to parole officers and youth workers of varying classification to monitor the activities of paroled juvenile offenders; does related work as required.

Examples of work

Exercises all powers and rights of enforcement to function as a law enforcement officer for the detection, apprehension, arrest, and prosecution of offenders against the law. Provides assistance in planning objectives and organizing workload considerations and assignments within the regional component enabling the effective recommendation of appointment, retention, promotion, demotion, evaluation of employees work performance, and disciplining of subordinate employees. Oversees court-imposed collections objectives for the region of revenue obligations owed by juvenile parolees as directed by court-imposed orders and agreements. Ensures that recordkeeping activities are maintained and the confidentiality of all related recordings. Coordinates the disbursement of minigrants and other endowments received as earmarked for the region. Reviews program initiatives designed for rehabilitation objectives for juvenile offender parolees in evaluating individual needs and assessments attained during custodial care activities and applied to intensive supervision requirements. Functions as a public relations coordinator with the various media organizations within the region. Prepares text for presentation of speaking engagements and other forums on specific topics of interest. Coordinates the services delivery of vocational centers in the region, evaluating the programming objectives and the level of expected outputs to be achieved. Oversees the preparation of required documents for probable cause hearings. Discusses each case with the assigned parole officer to ascertain all the preliminary findings of facts prior to the scheduled hearing. Coordinates the case management system process utilized by subordinates for evaluation and monitoring parolees' activities associated with assigned cases throughout custodial and community supervision. Reviews health services initiatives and programs for evaluating urine monitoring requirements and psychological profiles for juvenile parolees. Supervises the development of case custodial histories and parole violations recorded for each parolee within the region. Renders guidance and instructions to subordinate parole officers in the preparation of detailed corrective action reports. Rereviews classification analyses and prior recorded determinations of needs assessments to determine levels of supervision requirements for parolees case by case. Supervises the preparation of memoranda, communications, correspondence, reports, and other statistical requirements in the performance of assigned duties. Evaluates parole release objectives, providing program assessments and recommendations to revisions in policy directives in relationship to program effectiveness, achievements, and/or failures. Develops and implements training programs for parole officer recruits and training needs assessments for senior parole officers and youth workers of varying classification. Maintains cooperative working relationships with business leaders, community groups and agencies, law enforcement agencies, courts, probation, and welfare agencies, schools and county outreach education programs, medical and treatment facilities, and other organizations interested in the issues and concerns of addressing rehabilitation activities of juvenile parolees. Provides guidance on regional resources availability to the youth service commission in evaluating and determining vendor and service providerships within the region to ensure compliance of services delivery objectives are maintained in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Oversees surveillance and monitoring activities for quality assurance of services delivery. Oversees the implementation of updates to community resources directories, providing authorized client services and assistance and ensuring all effected personnel are aware of additions and deletions within said directories. Oversees the serving of arrest warrants on parole violators and apprehension and prosecution initiatives. Ensures offenders' court-imposed obligations are collected and default cases are prioritized for further review and litigation considerations. Leads an investigative team engaged in surveillance and covert activities in conjunction with federal and state agencies' directives. Reviews and evaluates New Jersey parolee cases residing out-of-state. Assists in the administration of interstate initiatives when parolees are recorded on parole or probation status in New Jersey. Reviews jurisdiction extradition requests from other states where New Jersey parolees reside and have been involved in new criminal activities. Supervises special investigations in providing evaluations of Executive Clemency Requests by the Governor's Office and/or State Parole Board of Jurisdiction Extradition Requests to other states for parole violators. Reviews investigative reports on parolee violations and new criminal activities and recommends finalized courses of action and/or changes in Risk Assessment Classification Requirements. Serves as a hearing officer and provides recommendations, findings of facts, and decisions containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Acts as a witness and testifies before formal hearings, Grand Juries, Courts of Law, administrative hearings, or judicial bodies. Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations performed by subordinate parole officers. In the absence of the District Parole Supervisor, assumes responsibilities. Oversees the process of custody transfer for parolees to interstate jurisdictions and out-of-state jurisdictions and approved extradition requests from other state jurisdictions for transfer of custody. Supervises case review goals and objectives with subordinate employees and the reassignment of cases between parole officers and the preparation of all case materials to be filed or removed from the parolee service records and files. Supervises parole officers assigned to institutions, residential centers, satellite units, and boot camps. Instructs others in the usage of various types of video, audio, electronic communications, photographic, and computer information systems, and other various types of recording equipment, devices, and manual recordings used by the agency, institutions, facilities, or related components. Supervises, instructs, and provides guidance to Parole Officer Recruits, Youth Justice. Instructs subordinate assigned employees on changes or revisions to policies, directives, procedures, standards, and practices. Supervises the maintenance, integrity, and security of all confidential and essential records and files maintained within the region. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or related fields of study.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience involving the supervision and counseling of paroled juvenile offenders or probationary work.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. SPECIAL NOTES: Appointees accepting employment are required to adhere to the employment restriction that they not pursue outside gainful employment during their course of employment unless approved by the Executive Director of the Youth Justice Commission or appropriate designee. Appointees must have successfully completed the New Jersey Police Training Commission and Agency Training course standards for parole supervision, investigations, and other related law enforcement requirements. Shall have qualified in the usage of firearms and the ability to requalify on a semiannual basis. Selected eligible candidates shall meet the qualifications for juvenile corrections officers and shall be employed as juvenile corrections officers pursuant to section 6 of P.L. 1995, c. 284 (NJSA 52:17B-174).

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the care, usage, security, and integrity of firearms, other restraints, and defense equipment. Knowledge of the various community resources to be utilized for enrichment purposes in the social, economic, emotional, and related problems in the rehabilitation process for paroled juvenile offenders and reactions to be expected of such persons subject to restrictive requirements. Knowledge of methods and procedures for conducting investigations of varying types. Knowledge of techniques used in social work administration practices and principles utilized for casework management supervision methods and procedures. Knowledge of law enforcement and administrative procedures for reporting parole violators. Knowledge of methods, practices, and techniques of performing covert operations. Knowledge of law enforcement procedures governing document processing and issuance of arrest warrants. Knowledge of techniques and methods of performing investigative reporting and analyses. Knowledge of procedures for preparing affidavits and sworn testimonies attained during the course of an investigation. Knowledge of methods and techniques for conducting background and special investigations. Knowledge of procedures governing the rules of evidence in a criminal case. Knowledge of principles and techniques of employee supervision and conducting evaluations. Knowledge of principles and practices of needs assessment. Knowledge of available methods and procedures to collect payments in default of court issued orders and agreements. Knowledge of electronic communications equipment and database software utilized during the course of an investigation. Knowledge of good communications skills to converse and provide information to the general media and speaking engagements or designated forums. Knowledge of principles and concepts of human resources training planning objectives for subordinate employees. Knowledge of employee performance evaluation procedures and concepts. Knowledge of principles and techniques of mediation. Ability to exercise all powers and rights of a law enforcement officer in criminal matters and to function as an officer for the detection, apprehension, arrest, and prosecution of offenders against the law. Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws and regulations related to the care, treatment, rehabilitation, training, and education programs of juvenile probationers, parolees, and inmates of correctional institutions and facilities as dictated by case law and directives in New Jersey. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with business community leaders, local officials, law enforcement and social service agencies representatives, and other interested parties concerned in the rehabilitation of juvenile and young adult parolees. Ability to recognize, evaluate, and instruct others of potentially dangerous situations involving parolees in exercising caution and when to utilize independent judgment in handling these situations. Ability to organize the concepts and procedures of communications between subordinates, parolees, and their family members to relay information on the laws, rules, and regulations relevant to parole requirements and supervision restrictions to persons of varying ethnic and language backgrounds, education, and economic levels. Ability to identify, develop, enhance, and utilize community resources and endowments from private and public organizations in the rehabilitation efforts of juvenile parolees. Ability to supervise the preparation of detailed reports, memoranda, correspondence, communications, and statistical reports. Ability to instruct others and be proficient in the usage of firearms and other restraints and defense equipment. Ability to review and evaluate subordinates' assigned parole cases and determine appropriate levels of supervision and monitoring requirements to be applied for parolees case-by-case. Ability to perform confidential investigative reporting objectives and supervise the gathering of information and evidence attained in a criminal investigation and in the preparation of detailed reports thereof. Ability to oversee and direct the activities of subordinates engaged in the preparation of detailed case histories on parolees. Ability to interpret relative information in the context of the theories of social work, sociology, penology, criminology psychology, and other related fields of practices and principles as they apply to juvenile delinquency problems and issues. Ability to gather, collect, collate, maintain, interpret, and disseminate statistical information. Ability to supervise and participate in joint investigative initiatives and covert operations. Ability to assess juvenile and young adult parolees' financial status and establish payment schedules for collection obligations as ordered by the court. Ability to respond to emergency situations and remain accessible at all times including days-off and off-duty hours. Ability to evaluate the reliability and credibility of oral and written statements attained from all parties during the course of an investigation. Ability to implement and revise training programs and objectives of parole work activities and related investigations. Ability to properly instruct parole officers and other assigned subordinates in the proper usage of various types of video, photographic, audio, electronic communications, computer information systems, and other various types of recording equipment, devices, and manual recordings used by the agency, institutions, facilities, or related components. Ability to make decisions and prepare extensive correspondence in the course of performing assigned duties. Ability to qualify with firearms on a semiannual basis. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. A Master's degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, or related fields of study may be substituted for one (1) year of the indicated experience.