Probation Officer I: Community Impact & Counseling

Franklin County, PA; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County in Pennsylvania seeks a Probation Officer I to investigate, advise, and counsel individuals on probation or parole, guiding their personal, social, and economic adjustment in the community.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, 40 hours of in-service training per year, and 1 year of human services experience preferred. This is a non-exempt, probationary position.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement or related field.
• Must complete 40 hours of in-service training per year which will include all training essential to the current use of force policy.
• 1 year of human services related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises probationers and parolees, investigating their activities to ascertain whether or not they are violating probation or parole regulations, and providing counseling and other services to help them in their personal, social, and economic adjustment in the community.
• Conducts social case histories, intake interviews and pre-sentence investigations of offenders, interviewing offender, victim, police, family, employer, associates, and other individuals with knowledge of the offender.
• Prepares reports on the outcome of investigations, analyzing information gathered and recommending appropriate rehabilitative action to court.
• Maintains contact with families, friends, employers, clergy, and other persons concerned with aiding clients in their adjustment to the community.
• Collects urine samples and conducts drug tests, observing universal precautions; completes associated forms and reports as appropriate.

Skills

English language

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independence

Travel ability

Criminology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences or related field

Tools

2-way radios

Handcuffs

Shackles

Breathalyzers

Drug-testing equipment

Batons

OCAT spray

Electronic monitoring equipment

Firearms

Job description

Franklin County in Pennsylvania seeks a Probation Officer I to investigate, advise, and counsel individuals on probation or parole, guiding their personal, social, and economic adjustment in the community.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, 40 hours of in-service training per year, and 1 year of human services experience preferred. This is a non-exempt, probationary position.