Adult Probation Officer I

Erie County, Pennsylvania; Erie (Erie County); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Erie County in Pennsylvania seeks an Adult Probation Officer I to supervise, counsel and transport court-assigned adults on probation or parole, under Interstate Compact rules, in Erie County.

The role requires training, report preparation, client counseling, coordination with courts and agencies, and readiness for 24/7 court-related work; a bachelor's degree in human behavior and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a curriculum oriented to the problems and solutions to problems of human behavior.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.
• Must pass psychological and physical evaluation, drug screening and criminal background check.

Responsabilités

• Attend training sessions and observe probation department operations.
• Prepare pre-parole and pre-probation reports for Courts.
• Counsel probationers and parolees.
• Coordinate with Court officials, probation officers and agencies.
• Adhere to rights and enforce laws for probationers and parolees.
• Refer families for external assistance and collect data for studies.
• Attend court and be available 24/7 as required.

Connaissances

Probation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Investigation

Court liaison

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Formation

Bachelor's degree in human behavior

Description du poste

• Under direct supervision, supervises, counsels, transports and directs Court assigned adults on probation or parole from Erie County or other jurisdictions as stipulated by the Interstate Compact.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attends training sessions and observes the operation of all phases of the work done in the Adult Probation Department.
• Prepares all pre-parole and pre-probation reports requested by the probation department or the Courts.
• Provides counseling services to probationers and parolees.
• Procures treatment for clients or assistance from other departments or agencies as required.
• Advise probationers and parolees as to their rights under the laws and to see that these rights are enforced.
• Refer the families of persons on parole or probation for assistance by other agencies.
• Collects data for statistical studies.
• Transport clients to various locations.
• Coordinate efforts with Court officials, other probation officers, lawyers and other persons or agencies.
• Seek and arrest individuals that have violated terms of probation or parole.
• Make recommendations on the placement of clients.
• Attend court and present for unscheduled work on a twenty-four hour, seven-day-a-week basis.
• Other duties as required.
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• A working knowledge of modern probation, parole, social service principles and practices.
• Ability to learn the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to probation and parole.
• Ability to meet and deal successfully with parolees, probationers and the public under trying circumstances.
• High moral standards.
• Integrity, i.e., being able to keep information confidential.
• Investigative ability.
• Ability to inspire confidence and gain cooperation of parolees and probationers.
• Ability to prepare case histories.
• Emotional stability and good self-control under stress.
• Ability to learn good judgment in matters relating to human service work.
• Impartiality and firmness.
• Supervisory ability.
• Ability to learn and understand the working of the Court, government and human service agencies goals, service and limitations.
• An ability to analyze complex problems and make appropriate decisions based on established guidelines.
• Ability to learn the use of physical restraints.
• Ability to learn skills and techniques associated with officer safety.
• Bachelor's Degree in a curriculum oriented to the problems and the solutions to problems of human behavior.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Period of experience in human services

Conditions Of Employment

• Must pass a psychological and physical evaluation, drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Position: Adult Probation Officer I

Department Adult Probation Location Erie County Courthouse Status Full Time Starting Pay Rate $21.05 Hourly Hours Per Week 37.5 Exemption Status Non-Exempt Posting Date 10/15/2026 Closing Date 10/29/2026 Pay Grade EC12 Bargaining Unit ECAPE (COURT PROF) Posting Number 5900

Definition of Class

• Under direct supervision, supervises, counsels, transports and directs Court assigned adults on probation or parole from Erie County or other jurisdictions as stipulated by the Interstate Compact.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attends training sessions and observes the operation of all phases of the work done in the Adult Probation Department.
• Prepares all pre-parole and pre-probation reports requested by the probation department or the Courts.
• Provides counseling services to probationers and parolees.
• Procures treatment for clients or assistance from other departments or agencies as required.
• Advise probationers and parolees as to their rights under the laws and to see that these rights are enforced.
• Refer the families of persons on parole or probation for assistance by other agencies.
• Collects data for statistical studies.
• Transport clients to various locations.
• Coordinate efforts with Court officials, other probation officers, lawyers and other persons or agencies.
• Seek and arrest individuals that have violated terms of probation or parole.
• Make recommendations on the placement of clients.
• Attend court and present for unscheduled work on a twenty-four hour, seven-day-a-week basis.
• Other duties as required.
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• A working knowledge of modern probation, parole, social service principles and practices.
• Ability to learn the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to probation and parole.
• Ability to meet and deal successfully with parolees, probationers and the public under trying circumstances.
• High moral standards.
• Integrity, i.e., being able to keep information confidential.
• Investigative ability.
• Ability to inspire confidence and gain cooperation of parolees and probationers.
• Ability to prepare case histories.
• Emotional stability and good self-control under stress.
• Ability to learn good judgment in matters relating to human service work.
• Impartiality and firmness.
• Supervisory ability.
• Ability to learn and understand the working of the Court, government and human service agencies goals, service and limitations.
• An ability to analyze complex problems and make appropriate decisions based on established guidelines.
• Ability to learn the use of physical restraints.
• Ability to learn skills and techniques associated with officer safety.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a curriculum oriented to the problems and the solutions to problems of human behavior.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Period of experience in human services

Conditions Of Employment

• Must pass a psychological and physical evaluation, drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Erie County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Erie County Government values the power of diversity in our workforce. Our goal is to continue developing inclusive workforce policies that require individual equality, support the diversity of employee experiences, and include unique perspectives.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.