DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROBATION OFFICER

Peoria County; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoria County courts seek a Domestic Violence Probation Officer responsible for investigation, casework, supervision, and monitoring of probationers assigned by the Unit Supervisor. The role includes reporting progress to the Court as requested.

A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field is required, and Illinois residency within 90 days of appointment. Eligibility for Illinois non-supervisory probation officer list is also required, with relevant prior experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field as required.
• Residency in Illinois within 90 days of appointment.
• Certified eligible for non-supervisor probation officer role in Illinois.
• Experience in probation, court services, criminal justice or social services preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Investigation, casework, supervision and monitoring of probationers.
• Report case progress to the Court as requested.
• Maintain required data and records per statutes.

Skills

Probation knowledge

Data entry

Computer operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

Data entry

MS Office / Computer operations

Job description

COURTS - DOMESTIC VIOLATION PROBATION OFFICER

Job Description Summary

The adult Probation Officer is responsible for all duties as described in Chapter 730, Illinois Compiled Statutes,Act 110, Section12, providing investigation, casework, supervision, and monitoring of all probationers assigned by the Unit Supervisor and reporting any case progress to the Court as requested.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college/university with studies in related Criminal Justice fields. A resident of the State of Illinois within 90 days of the date of his/her appointment.

Certified eligible for employment as a Non-Supervisor Probation Officer by the Supreme Court of Illinois-Division of Probation Services and placement on the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts non-supervisory eligibility list.

Previous work experience in probation, court services, criminal justice, and/or social service is desired. General knowledge of data entry and computer operations required. Valid Illinois driver’s license.

Otherwise generally qualified as provided by law of rule of the court.