Hybrid Probation Officer — Fieldwork & Case Management

New Jersey Courts; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Courts is seeking a Probation Officer for the Morris/Sussex Vicinage Probation Division. The role emphasizes interpersonal and customer-service skills, problem-solving, and collaboration with Superior Court, Municipal Court, and Prosecutor's Office.

A bachelor’s degree with behavioral or social science credits is required. This position operates in a hybrid schedule with potential remote work up to two days.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, problem-solving, reasoning and technical competence skills.
• Bachelor's degree with 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences required.
• For internal applicants, eligibility includes permanent status in related titles or equivalent service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce conditions of court orders.
• Identify client needs and coordinate services across agencies.
• Inform clients about available services and treatment plans.
• Prepare cases for hearings and interview clients.
• Administer or coordinate drug screenings and field work as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal

Customer service

Problem solving

Reasoning

Technical competence

Education

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

Job description

New Jersey Courts is seeking a Probation Officer for the Morris/Sussex Vicinage Probation Division. The role emphasizes interpersonal and customer-service skills, problem-solving, and collaboration with Superior Court, Municipal Court, and Prosecutor's Office.

A bachelor’s degree with behavioral or social science credits is required. This position operates in a hybrid schedule with potential remote work up to two days.