Adult Probation Officer

St. Clair County (IL); Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Clair County Probation Department in Belleville, IL, invites applications for an Adult Probation Officer in the 20th Judicial Circuit. The role oversees adult offenders on probation, conducts intake interviews, and prepares court-related documents in coordination with supervisors and attorneys.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, state eligibility, U.S. citizenship, residency in St. Clair County, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certified eligible for hire by the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, resident of Illinois within 90 days of appointment, and a resident of St. Clair County prior to completing the probationary period.
• Must be 21 years of age or upward.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• No prior felony convictions or felony suspended imposition cases.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a caseload of adult offenders in accordance with policies.
• Conduct intake interviews and complete assessments/reassessments.
• Document contacts from office/home visits, school attendance, community service, treatment, urinalysis, employment, and related data.
• File revocation reports with the State's Attorney.
• Testify in court proceedings related to the case (revocation, sentencing, reviews).
• Provide monthly activity reports for the caseload.
• Obtain urinalysis and DNA samples from probationers.
• Complete Probation Officer training as required by authorities.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned to support department functioning.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

20th Judicial Circuit

Court Services and Probation

State of Illinois

Notice of Vacancy

Position: Adult Probation Officer

Agency/Office: St. Clair County Probation Department

11 West Lincoln Street

Belleville, Illinois 62220

Qualifications:

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university;
• Certified eligible for hire by the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts;
• Have no prior felony convictions or suspended imposition of a sentence;
• A residence of St. Clair County, Illinois prior to completion of probationary period
• a United States citizen and resident of Illinois within 90 days of appointment
• Must be 21 years of age or upward
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills;
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Closing Date: Until Filled

Gregory F. Norkus

Director

Court Services and Probation

20th Judicial Circuit State of Illinois

Salary: $50,388 - $85,660

Job Classification: Full-time Position

Probation Officer - Adult Unit

Probation Officers of the Adult Unit are appointed by the Director of Court Services and Probation with the approval of the Chief Circuit Judge and are under the direct supervision of the Adult Unit Supervisors. Adult Unit Probation Officers supervise adults sentenced to probation for traffic, misdemeanor, or felony charges. All Officers appointed to the Adult Unit may serve a six month probationary period at the discretion of the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All applicants for the position of Adult Unit Officer will minimally meet the following qualifications:

• Obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• Certified eligible for hire by the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts;
• Must be a U.S. citizen, resident of Illinois within 90 days of appointment, and a resident of St. Clair County prior to the completion of the probationary period;
• Have no prior felony convictions and/or felony suspended imposition cases;
• Possess a valid driver's license;
• Possess strong verbal, written, and inter-personal communication skills as well as strong organizational and time management skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities of the Adult Unit Probation Officer will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise a caseload of adult offenders in accordance with Administrative Office of Illinois Courts and Departmental policy/procedures;
• Conduct intake interviews with all adults sentenced to probation and complete assessments/reassessments;
• Document all contacts relating to office visits, home visits, school attendance, community service, treatment, urinalysis tests, employment, and any other pertinent data relative to the case;
• File revocation reports with the State's Attorney;
• Testify in Court proceedings related to the case (i.e. revocation hearings, sentencing hearings, reviews, etc.);
• Provide monthly reports related to activity of the caseload;
• Obtain urinalysis and DNA samples from probationers;
• Successfully complete Probation Officer training required by the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts or the Department;
• Duties as assigned by Director, Deputy Director(s), or Supervisor(s) to assist with the functioning of the department.