General Definition:
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This entry-level position involves the administration of criminal justice, supervising individuals on probation or parole. Work is accomplished through the assignment of a caseload of individuals for which the employee is responsible. As a representative of the Court, the Adult Probation/Parole Officer is responsible to provide legal accountability through enforcement, intervention, and redirection as required/needed by individuals on probation/parole supervision. Work includes performing presentence investigations or managing a caseload assigned on a geographic basis.
Position DutiesResponsibilities:
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Completes presentence investigations by gathering information through interviews with defendants, victims, families and police departments.
- Conducts field, office, phone and video contacts with individuals on supervision.
- Refers individuals on supervision to the appropriate programs/services/interventions, sets goals and assesses progress.
- Utilizes an assessment tool to develop treatment/supervision plans.
Maintains organized, comprehensive and accurate case notes.
Attends and testifies in revocation/violation and other court hearings in order to make
- recommendations and provide input pertaining to an individual's supervision. Serves warrants, makes arrests, assists on transports and conducts searches. Performs urinalysis and breathalyzer testing on offenders as needed. Provides crisis intervention as needed.
- Works collaboratively and maintains written and verbal contact with service providers, attorneys and collateral contacts.
- Attends training opportunities as requested or required. Participates in committees and enhances community partnerships.
- Perform other related duties as required to support the operation of the Department or at the direction of the Chief Probation Officer.
RequirementsQualifications:
Comments:
- Adult Probation is creating an eligibility list for anticipated future vacancies.
