MALE- Adult Probation Officer

About the role

The role involves administering a caseload of clients to monitor compliance with court-ordered terms of probation. The position includes exposure to potential personal danger and often requires working irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Manages an assigned caseload of clients referred by a Court to monitor compliance with court-ordered terms and conditions of probation;
• Attends dispositions, evidentiary hearings and dispositions, meets with clients and instructs them in probation obligations, regulations and practices;
• Establishes and maintains a case file on each client including visits to home, workplace, and relevant sites in the community to document compliance with terms and conditions of probation;
• Prepares and presents reports to Court on client compliance;
• Credits records checks and detailed investigations of client social history including physical environment, family and peer relationships, emotional history, education, and related factors;
• Administers drug and alcohol testing;
• Determines driver license status of clients;
• Prepares detailed periodic reports for submission to courts and to comply with state standards and guidelines;
• Maintains databases and files as required by state and County standards and guidelines;
• Establishes and maintains contacts with key individuals involved in the cases and case compliance (such as detectives, attorneys, judges, employers, parents, teachers, counselors, etc.);
• Collaborates with various agencies and apprises of client contract obligations; provides copies of documentation, orders and related materials;
• Prepares referrals for mental health, counseling, substance abuse, or other evaluations and treatments and monitors attendance at and progress of treatment;
• Reviews monthly or other periodic reports from treatment providers on offenders and takes appropriate remedial actions as necessary;
• Prepares affidavits, motions and orders, warrants of arrest and other legal documents;
• Attends Court and hearings and presents recommendations and/or testimony on violations and sentencing;
• Responds to Commissioners', elected officials', County employees' and citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and sets project priorities;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Adult justice and adult probation systems;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all cases;
• Ability to assist other department and County employees as needed or requested;
• Ability to perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.