Probation Officer - Criminal Division

New-Jersey-Courts; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Jersey Judiciary in Essex Vicinage seeks a self-starter Probation Officer to interview defendants and victims, prepare pre-sentence and pre-trial reports, and conduct field work including home and jail visits.

Duties include contacting banks and agencies for restitution information, supervising probationers, enforcing court orders, supporting case flow, and participating in a hybrid work schedule with up to two remote days.

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor's degree with 24 credit hours in behavioral or social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Interview defendants and victims of crime to prepare pre-sentence and pre-trial investigations reports.
• Investigate defendants by checking criminal history records and contacting other agencies such as probation departments and courts.
• Contact banks, insurance companies, credit card companies and hospitals for restitution information; contact drug treatment facilities and child support agencies as needed.
• Supervise adults or juveniles placed on probation; monitor and enforce court orders and conditions of probation; assist with case flow management and jury trials.

Education

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

Job description

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

SALARY

The salary range for this position is $55,943.00 to $95,153.11 for Schedule A, and $55,943.00 to $91,346.99 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to October 31, 2015 are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after October 31, 2015, are considered Schedule B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

Essex Vicinage has a great opportunity for a self-starter to join our winning team. The selected candidate will interview defendants and victims of crime to prepare pre-sentence and pre-trial investigations reports; investigate defendants by checking criminal history records and contacting other agencies such as probation departments and courts; contact other agencies such as banks, insurance companies, credit card companies and hospitals for restitution information; contact drug treatment facilities regarding probationers' progress and child support agencies regarding custodial issues; supervise adults or juveniles placed on probation; monitor and enforce court orders and conditions of probation which may include drug or urine testing; monitor and enforce child support orders; and/or identify service needs and required interventions; conduct field work including home and jail visitations. Probation Officers in the Criminal Division may work as calendar coordinators to work very closely with the court’s team leader, court clerk, judge, and chambers staff on a daily basis. They assist with the daily activities and operations of a courtroom and provide support where it is needed. Assist the courts with case flow management, backlog reduction and management of jury trials.

REMOTE WORK

The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

NOTE

Submission of a cover letter is preferred but not required. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Education Requirement

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any area, which includes or is supplemented by 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences.

Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.

Applicants are required to submit a photocopy of their transcript at the time of application. If selected, an official college or university transcript is required prior to start date.

Education Note

Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See https://naces.org/members/).

Key entry-level professional positions will be filled as they become available in the Criminal, Family and Probation Divisions. Selected candidates may be assigned to any of these divisions.

Veterans Status

Are you a veteran? If so, please indicate this information in your cover letter and/or resume. For information on Veteran's Preference, please visit the NJ Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs website at http://www.state.nj.us/military/veterans/preference.

Physical Ability

For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching to perform the essential duties of the position. For some positions, the selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds, in order to perform essential duties of the position.

Driver's License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work

US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the \"New Jersey First Act,\" all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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