Probation Officer I: Court Support & Client Welfare

Erie County, Pennsylvania; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County in Pennsylvania seeks an Adult Probation Officer I to supervise, counsel and transport court-assigned adults on probation or parole, under Interstate Compact rules, in Erie County.

The role requires training, report preparation, client counseling, coordination with courts and agencies, and readiness for 24/7 court-related work; a bachelor's degree in human behavior and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a curriculum oriented to the problems and solutions to problems of human behavior.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License.
• Must pass psychological and physical evaluation, drug screening and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Attend training sessions and observe probation department operations.
• Prepare pre-parole and pre-probation reports for Courts.
• Counsel probationers and parolees.
• Coordinate with Court officials, probation officers and agencies.
• Adhere to rights and enforce laws for probationers and parolees.
• Refer families for external assistance and collect data for studies.
• Attend court and be available 24/7 as required.

Skills

Probation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Investigation

Court liaison

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in human behavior

Job description

Erie County in Pennsylvania seeks an Adult Probation Officer I to supervise, counsel and transport court-assigned adults on probation or parole, under Interstate Compact rules, in Erie County.

The role requires training, report preparation, client counseling, coordination with courts and agencies, and readiness for 24/7 court-related work; a bachelor's degree in human behavior and a valid driver's license are required.