Community Corrections Specialist

Lake County, IL; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Lake County, IL seeks a Probation/Pretrial Officer under general supervision to aid probationers in problem solving and behavior adjustment, while monitoring compliance with court orders in the community. The role includes court testimony, records management, and referrals for supportive services.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and may involve on-call duties, evenings, weekends, and driving as part of fieldwork. This is a full-time county job with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with preferred majors in criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, psychology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist probationers to solve problems and adjust to reduce law-violating behavior.
• Supervise defendants in the community and ensure adherence to court-ordered conditions.
• Prepare and submit reports to the court regarding defendant social and criminal histories.
• Maintain complete, timely records, and make referrals for supportive services.
• Participate in investigation duties and appear in court to provide testimony as needed.

Job description

Lake County, IL seeks a Probation/Pretrial Officer under general supervision to aid probationers in problem solving and behavior adjustment, while monitoring compliance with court orders in the community. The role includes court testimony, records management, and referrals for supportive services.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and may involve on-call duties, evenings, weekends, and driving as part of fieldwork. This is a full-time county job with a comprehensive benefits package.