Criminal Probation Officer — Hybrid Schedule

New-Jersey-Courts; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Jersey Judiciary in Essex Vicinage seeks a self-starter Probation Officer to interview defendants and victims, prepare pre-sentence and pre-trial reports, and conduct field work including home and jail visits.

Duties include contacting banks and agencies for restitution information, supervising probationers, enforcing court orders, supporting case flow, and participating in a hybrid work schedule with up to two remote days.

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor's degree with 24 credit hours in behavioral or social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Interview defendants and victims of crime to prepare pre-sentence and pre-trial investigations reports.
• Investigate defendants by checking criminal history records and contacting other agencies such as probation departments and courts.
• Contact banks, insurance companies, credit card companies and hospitals for restitution information; contact drug treatment facilities and child support agencies as needed.
• Supervise adults or juveniles placed on probation; monitor and enforce court orders and conditions of probation; assist with case flow management and jury trials.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 credit hours in behavioral or social sciences

Job description

The New Jersey Judiciary in Essex Vicinage seeks a self-starter Probation Officer to interview defendants and victims, prepare pre-sentence and pre-trial reports, and conduct field work including home and jail visits.

Duties include contacting banks and agencies for restitution information, supervising probationers, enforcing court orders, supporting case flow, and participating in a hybrid work schedule with up to two remote days.