Court-Linked Probation Officer I: Counseling & Compliance

Erie County, Pennsylvania; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Adult Probation Department in Erie, PA seeks an Adult Probation Officer I to supervise, counsel, transport and direct court-assigned adults under supervision and in line with Interstate Compact.

Under supervision, you attend training, prepare pre-parole reports, provide counseling, arrange treatment, advise on rights, coordinate with court officials and agencies, and may be required to attend court and work around the clock as needed.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Probation supervision

Case management

Investigation

Communication

Conflict resolution

Data collection

Interagency coordination

Legal knowledge

Ethical integrity

Emotional stability

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree (human behavior focused)

Job description

Erie County Adult Probation Department in Erie, PA seeks an Adult Probation Officer I to supervise, counsel, transport and direct court-assigned adults under supervision and in line with Interstate Compact.

Under supervision, you attend training, prepare pre-parole reports, provide counseling, arrange treatment, advise on rights, coordinate with court officials and agencies, and may be required to attend court and work around the clock as needed.