PROBATION OFFICER I

About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide supervision to an assigned caseload of juvenile or adult offenders placed on court probation. This position is considered to be an entry-level professional position. Incumbents are assigned first-time, and low-level offenders requiring routine supervision and support. An incumbent in this position serves at the pleasure of the Judge or other appointing authority.

Responsibilities

• Provides probationary supervision for a caseload of juvenile or adult offenders; reviews court records and court orders; determines obligations of offenders; conducts intake interviews; collects and records case intake data; obtains school records, social history, family history, etc.; explains conditions of probation, related programs, and the consequences of probation violation; installs ankle monitors and tracks probationers utilizing tracking software; coordinates drug screening; prepares reports for use in screening and placement of probationers; maintains regular communication with probationers, parents/guardians, employers, or other support persons; and closes cases or discharges probationers from supervision per case time limit.
• Formulates case plans for offenders; makes home, school, and/or field visits; establishes goals and sanctions; coordinates court ordered or sanctioned services with partnering agencies; monitors and verifies compliance with probation requirements, such as restitution, community service, fee and fine payments, evaluations, courses, treatment programs, etc.; makes referrals regarding counseling, community service, tutoring, mentoring, and work readiness training; and monitors clients’ school and work attendance and participation in programs.
• Identifies community resources designed to meet the needs of children and families and adult offenders; recruits, screens, and matches probationers to participate in approved programs; screens offenders for willingness and appropriateness; refers probationers and family members to community outreach and social service programs as needed; and coordinates with other agencies to assist with obtaining healthcare and medical coverage.
• Performs court officer duties; schedules, prepares, and presents cases within mandated time limits; provides notification to probationers of upcoming hearings; identifies witnesses, victims