Probation Officer — Community Safety Advocate

The County of Galveston; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Galveston seeks a supervisor of offenders to ensure compliance with Court Orders and community safety. The role involves intake, investigations, assessments, and supervision plans while coordinating with Courts and community resources.

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field is required, plus travel within the community, strong written and verbal communication, and a background check. Salary around $51,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, corrections, human services development, law, public administration, rehabilitative studies, social work, psychology, or sociology.
• If the degree is not in these fields, one must have 1 year of graduate study in one of these fields or a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in casework, counseling, or community or group work.
• Knowledge of the legal system and the judicial process.
• Must be able to travel within the community and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Must pass a Criminal Background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise offenders to ensure behavior complies with Court Orders and community safety.
• Complete orientation/intake on all offenders and pre-/post-sentence investigations.
• Develop assessments and supervision plans per standards and policy.
• Refer offenders to community resources and coordinate with Courts and related agencies.
• Prepare for Court hearings and maintain case files with timely reports.

Skills

Judgment and decision-making

Oral Communication

Organization/Planning

Business Literacy

Customer Focus

Integrity

Initiative

Collaboration/Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, corrections, human services development, law, public administration, rehabilitative studies, social work, psychology, or sociology

Job description

County of Galveston seeks a supervisor of offenders to ensure compliance with Court Orders and community safety. The role involves intake, investigations, assessments, and supervision plans while coordinating with Courts and community resources.

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field is required, plus travel within the community, strong written and verbal communication, and a background check. Salary around $51,000 depending on experience.