Department: Adult Probation
Sub-Department: N/A
Pay Grade: PO-1
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Probation Supervisor
Supervises: N/A
Position Code: AP2010
Job Summary:
An Adult Probation Officer performs duties and responsibilities consistent with the requirements of the Operating Standard for Adult Probation and Parole Departments, Rules of Criminal Court Procedure, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Code of Conduct, Evidence-Based Practices, and the department’s mission statement. The mission and purpose of the department mandates that people who commit criminal acts be provided programming which provide balanced attention to the protection of the community, the imposition of accountability for offenses committed and the development of competencies to enable people to become responsible and productive members of the community. Evidence-based practices employ assessments, interventions, and treatment approaches that have been demonstrated by sound research to work most effectively to reduce recidivism. A probation officer needs to possess, develop, and continually refine the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conducts interviews and investigations with criminal justice involved people, family, victims, and other relevant individuals/entities, in the field or office.
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Administers and interprets screening and/or assessments instruments such as the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS), and other instruments
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Prepares reports and makes recommendations to the Court based on interviews, investigations, and results of screening and/or assessments instruments
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Prepares a supervision plan and case plan to ensure that balanced attention is provided to the needs of the community, the victim, and the person under supervision.
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Provides supervision and interventions based upon case plan, conditions of probation, and Orders of the Court, in the field or in the office.
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Assures adherence to victim’s rights in accordance with the Victim Bill of Rights
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Collaborates with the person’s family and community resources based on the case plan
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Provides directly and/or facilitates individual and/or group cognitive behavioral and skill building interventions for people based on training and expertise to address identified criminogenic needs
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Makes referrals for community-based services and monitors and assesses progress
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Employs graduated response systems to encourage and support desired behaviors and discourage and hold people under supervision accountable for undesired behaviors
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Takes into custody and detains people under supervision based on risk to appear for hearings and/or commit additional criminal acts while pending a hearing before the Court
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Makes referral to residential services and monitors progress based on the risk/needs identified in the case plan
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Maintains detailed and accurate records of the person’s progress and compliance with the requirements of the case plan and conditions of probation
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Evaluates and makes recommendations for reduction/increase of the person’s supervision level
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Other duties, as required
Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work:
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 18 credits in the behavioral or social sciences from an accredited college or university
Experience, Certifications and Professional Development
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Maintain a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
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Upon employment, must complete a minimum of 40 hours of annual professional development as recommended by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
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Prior to employment candidate will be required to obtain a Pennsylvania State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Checks
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Department Standards and Policies
Professional Alliance and Growth
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Communicates Effectively with Departmental Employees, Court Personnel, Victims, and all External Stakeholders.
Is authentic, attentive, and articulates effectively when communicating with others
Is confident, respectful, and professional in all interactions
Written and verbal communications are purposeful and timely
Accepts responsibility, is responsive to suggestions and demonstrates the ability to be flexible, making appropriate adjustments when necessary
Case Management and Supervision
- Risk Reduction
- Accountability Measures
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Makes referrals to restorative programs, as appropriate
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Monitors payments of restitution and collaborates with the Collections Unit to ensure compliance
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Makes timely referrals and oversees completion of community service
- Screening/Assessment Tools
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Utilizes effective information gathering techniques
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Completes the screening/assessment tool in a detailed and timely manner
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Scoring of the screening/assessment tool is reliable and valid
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Level of supervision and risk assessment overrides are explained and documented per departmental policy
- Case Planning
- Intake and Interview Processes
- Day-to-Day Supervision
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Meets contact standards as required by departmental policy
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Monitors compliance with court requirements and laws
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Utilizes assessment results, case plan, skill building and structured sessions to focus discussions with people under supervision around behavior change
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Monitors progress, identifies barriers and assists people under supervision in solving problems to promote behavior change by utilizing client-centered skill building activities
- Graduated Responses
- Documentation
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Case notes are objective, timely, concise, and thorough
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Case notes adequately summarize significant events or non-compliance
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Case notes routinely summarize progress on supervision and case plan goals
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Data entry into AP and other data sources is timely, accurate, and complete
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Reports are factual, grammatically correct, and filed in a timely manner
- Court Duties/Recommendations
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Timely and complete preparation of all court documents
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Concise and clear recommendations to the courts based on a thorough analysis and summary of the case, including risk-level, and identified needs (both criminogenic and basic)
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Prepared and on time for all court related meetings
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Professional courtroom demeanor
Physical & Mental Demands:
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Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the workday. Stands, walks, bends twists and reaches as needed in the performance of their duties.
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Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands; feet/legs, necessary to carry out duties of the job.
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Sedentary to heavy work with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of approx. 25 lbs.
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Must be able to cope with the physical and mental demands of the position
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Must be able to react to a variety of scenarios when interacting with offenders including arresting offenders as needed.
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Must have the ability to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work
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Mission Statement: To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.
We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!
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Capital Blue Medical Insurance
- Capital Blue Vision Insurance
- United Concordia Dental Insurance
- County Retirement Pension (5% minimum contribution)
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
