Probation Case Manager & Court Liaison

Hamilton County; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County is seeking a Probation Officer to supervise a caseload, conduct interviews, and prepare comprehensive reports supporting court decisions.

The role requires knowledge of state statutes, strong interviewing and data-entry skills, and the ability to testify when needed. A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required, with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with relevant field or higher; or equivalent high school diploma with extensive related experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of Tennessee statutes, court procedures, and Hamilton County policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a caseload of probationers and pretrial individuals; conduct interviews and gather information for reports.
• Prepare court documents and records; monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions.
• Testify in court and participate in community corrections or related programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interviewing

Data entry

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology

Associate's degree in related field + 2 years experience

High school diploma with 4 years of related experience

Tools

MS Office

Caseload management software

Job description

Hamilton County is seeking a Probation Officer to supervise a caseload, conduct interviews, and prepare comprehensive reports supporting court decisions.

The role requires knowledge of state statutes, strong interviewing and data-entry skills, and the ability to testify when needed. A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required, with a valid driver’s license.