Probation Officer or Probation Officer Trainee - Probation Department

About the role

This is the entry-level professional position in a probation department responsible for the control, supervision and care of adults and juveniles subject to probation supervision or intake services which requires them to meet certain standards of conduct. The incumbent uses sound professional judgment and applies investigative techniques to evaluate the conduct of those subject to court ordered investigation, analyzes data and makes recommendations regarding court dispositions. He/she also counsels and coaches probationers and others receiving probation services to change patterns of thinking and behavior to help promote and sustain a law-abiding relationship with society and reduce the likelihood of becoming re-involved in criminal or delinquent behavior. Depending upon individual needs and/or court orders, a Probation Officer 1 may arrange for medical, mental health or substance treatment services.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the conduct of those subject to court ordered investigation
• Analyze data and make recommendations regarding court dispositions
• Counsel and coach probationers and others receiving probation services
• Arrange for medical, mental health or substance treatment services as needed
• Perform all related duties as required

Requirements

• Probation Officer: Graduate degree in social work, social science, education, administration, law, criminal justice, or a related field; or possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least thirty (30) credit hours in the social or behavioral sciences and two (2) years of experience in counseling, law enforcement, juvenile or criminal justice, education, or case work in a probation, law enforcement, juvenile or criminal justice, corrections, community corrections, parole, social service, mental health, social work or other public or private human services agency.
• Probation Officer Trainee: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State board of Regents to grant degrees, with a Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least thirty (30) credit hours in the social or behavioral sciences.

Qualifications

• Probation Officer: Must be a New York State resident and possess a valid driver’s license or the ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.
• Probation Officer Trainee: Must be a New York State resident and possess a valid driver’s license or the ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.

Skills

• Sound professional judgment
• Investigative techniques
• Counseling skills
• Legal knowledge

Benefits

• New York State Retirement System
• Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Available after one year
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Pay

• Probation Officer: $27.0485-34.2364
• Probation Officer Trainee: $24.3834-30.8633/HR (CSEA Union)

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week