Job Title: EM/GPS Technician
Division: Adult Probation-Support Staff
Location: Maywood, IL
Union: AFSCME 3696
Grade: 13
Salary: $56,018
Reports To: Sworn Supervisor
PROFILE:
Operating under the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Adult Probation Department administers a wide range of programs covering both standard and specialized probation supervision and pretrial and presentence services. Through its programs, the Adult Probation Department provides the court with pertinent information at many stages of the criminal justice process, enhances public safety, compensates victims of crime and holds offenders accountable while affording them opportunities to make positive changes in their lives.
The majority of Adult Probation Department resources are dedicated to probation supervision, while residing in the community. Department probation officers assist individuals in complying with their conditions of supervision through guidance, surveillance and referrals to service providers for treatment, education and employment services.
Essential Duties:-
Complete data entry and is proficient with both the EM/ GPS vendor’s software and the case management system.
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Monitor offenders on EM/GPS following department protocol.
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Communicate with vendors, offenders, victims, APD staff and other outside agencies to ensure compliance of policy and procedure.
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Maintain equipment, including but not limited to keeping inventory, cleaning, and assembling equipment.
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Prepare court documentation.
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Input and retrieve information from the case management system.
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Provide assistance to other support personnel.
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Back up other support areas such as intake, compact, warrants, VOP’s, reception, records, Deputy Chief Secretary.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
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Meet all annual training requirements as assigned.
The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.
Requirements:-
Establish residency in the state of Illinois within six months of employment.
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Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D.
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Ability to master various computer systems utilized by Adult Probation Department as well as GPS equipment.
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Possess the ability to complete data entry in accordance with assigned work.
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Exhibit an attentiveness to detail.
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Speak and write English proficiently, utilizing proper grammar, sentence structure and spelling.
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Demonstrate sensitivity to issues of confidentiality and professionalism.
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Possess excellent filing, organizational and oral and written communication skills.
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Maintains stability under pressure or opposition.
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Ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice.
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Have the ability to establish priorities and a course of action for handling multiple tasks.
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Ability to exercise independent judgment within prescribed limits and complete miscellaneous projects and problem solving.
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Possess the ability to work independently.
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Be professional in appearance, attitude and affect.
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Be available to work various shifts, weekends and holidays.
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Possess the ability to complete all duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements-
On a continuous basis, alternately sit at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen and stand in front of employees while conducting trainings.
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Intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies.
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Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation.
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Lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds.
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Travel to various sites to conduct and facilitate training.
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Use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
In addition to the application, qualified applicants should submit:
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Cover Letter addressed to Chief Probation Officer Megan Volker, addressing work experience and the qualifications for this position.
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Applicant’s current resume.
This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.
Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the
Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities Page.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all screenings. Application materials should be submitted by the close of business on Thursday August 20, 2026. Please apply by filling out the application at our
Career Page.
THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY- OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE and ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
- Employee are required to establish and maintain residency with the State of Illinois within six(6) months of hire.
- The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s line of work.
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