Probation & Community Intervention Specialist

Lake County, IL; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Lake County seeks a Probation/Pretrial Officer to supervise defendants in the community, assist with problem solving, and ensure adherence to court conditions.

The role involves reporting to the court, maintaining case records, and facilitating interventions, with opportunities for court testimony and collaboration with agencies. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and OSPS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with relevant fields.
• Pretrial Officer positions require OSPS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist probationers to solve problems and adjust to reduce risk of violations.
• Supervise defendants in the community and monitor court-ordered conditions.
• Prepare and submit reports to the court on histories and compliance.
• Appear in court to provide oral reports or testimony as needed.
• Maintain records, referrals, and case files with accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct urinalysis, breathalyzer tests, and monitor compliance status.
• Develop interventions and coordinate with service providers.

Skills

Social services

Investigation

Report writing

Ethical integrity

Problem solving

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree (criminal justice or related)

State Pretrial Certification (OSPS)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Lake County seeks a Probation/Pretrial Officer to supervise defendants in the community, assist with problem solving, and ensure adherence to court conditions.

The role involves reporting to the court, maintaining case records, and facilitating interventions, with opportunities for court testimony and collaboration with agencies. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and OSPS certification are required.