Probation Officer I/Probation Officer I Trainee - Probation

Schuyler County; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NYS Retirement

Health Insurance

Deferred Compensation

Paid sick leave

Holiday and vacation time

Job summary

Schuyler County Probation Department is hiring for Probation Officer 1 and Probation Officer 1 Trainee on a full-time basis. The roles involve supervising adults and juveniles under probation, using investigative techniques, and coordinating with treatment services as needed.

Candidates must meet the listed minimum qualifications and may be required to take a civil service test. Residency in Schuyler or adjacent counties is preferred.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of Probation Officer 1 traineeship, or
• Graduate degree in social work, social sciences, education, administration, law, criminal justice, or a related field; or
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 credit hours in the social/behavioral sciences and two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Control, supervision and care of adults and juveniles subject to probation supervision or intake services.
• Apply investigative techniques to evaluate conduct and make recommendations regarding court dispositions.
• Counsel and coach probationers to change patterns of thinking and behavior to promote law-abiding conduct.
• Arrange for medical, mental health or substance treatment services as needed.

Education

Graduate degree in social work, social sciences, education, administration, law, criminal justice, or related field

Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 credit hours in social/behavioral sciences

Job description

Lorry Johnson

SCHUYLER COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

105 Ninth Street , Unit 21

[phone] Fax: [phone]

LAST DATE TO FILE: Applications accepted until position is filled.

SALARY: Probation Officer 1 - $29.48 / Probation Officer 1 Trainee -$27.61

Excellent benefit package which includes: NYS Retirement; Health Insurance; option for Deferred Compensation, paid sick,

personal, holiday, and vacation time. For full details on benefits the CSEA Admin Unit contract can be found at:

VACANCY: At the present time, there is one full-time (35 hours/week) opening in the Schuyler County Probation

Department. The person hired will need to take a Civil Service test at a later date and be reachable on the list to

gain permanency in the position.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Candidates must have been legal residents of Schuyler or a contiguous (Chemung,

Seneca, Steuben, Tompkins and Yates) county for at least one month immediately preceding the date of the application.

Preference in appointment may be given to a resident of the jurisdiction for which there is a vacancy.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Probation Officer 1: This is the entry-level professional position in a probation department responsible for the control,

supervision and care of adults and juveniles subject to probation supervision or intake services which requires them to

meet certain standards of conduct. The incumbent uses sound professional judgment and applies investigative techniques

to evaluate the conduct of those subject to court ordered investigation, analyze data and make recommendations regarding

court dispositions. The individual also counsels and coaches probationers and others receiving probation services to

change patterns of thinking and behavior to help promote and sustain a law-abiding relationship with society and reduce

the likelihood of becoming re-involved in criminal or delinquent behavior. Depending upon individual needs and/or court

orders, a Probation Officer 1 may arrange for medical, mental health or substance treatment services. Supervision is not a

characteristic of this position. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-ranking probation

professional. A Probation Officer 1 is a Peace Officer pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 and may be

authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of his/her duties. The incumbent will perform all related duties as

required.

Probation Officer 1 Trainee: This is a one-year traineeship used to appoint individuals to an entry-level Probation

Officer 1 position in a probation department responsible for the care of adults and juveniles subject to probation

supervision or intake services which require them to meet certain standards of conduct. A Probation Officer 1 Trainee is

responsible for participating in a continuous in-service training program regarding the investigative, supervision,

counseling and coaching duties and responsibilities of a Probation Officer 1 and, under close and on-going supervision,

performs such duties and exercises such responsibilities in a limited nature. When a Probation Officer 1 Trainee

participates in a traineeship for a Probation Officer 1 (Other Language) or a Probation Officer 1 (Community Liaison)

position, he/she is required to satisfy the additional requirements for these positions and be capable to learn the specialized

work they perform. Probation Officer 1 Trainee work is performed under the direct supervision of a probation

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professional. Upon successful completion of the one-year traineeship the incumbent is appointed to the position of

Probation Officer 1 or specified parenthetical without further examination. A Probation Officer 1 Trainee is a Peace

Officer pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 and may be authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of

his/her duties. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROBATION OFFICER 1: Either:

(A) Satisfactory completion of a Probation Officer 1 traineeship, or

(B) Possession of a graduate degree in social work, social sciences, education, administration, law, criminal justice,

or a related field; or

(C) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least thirty (30) credit hours in the social or behavioral

sciences and two (2) years of experience in counseling, law enforcement, juvenile or criminal justice, education,

or casework in a probation, law enforcement, juvenile or criminal justice, corrections, community corrections,

parole, social services, mental health, social work or other public or private human services agency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROBATION OFFICER 1 TRAINEE:

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State board

of Regents to grant degrees, with a Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least thirty (30) credit hours in the

social or behavioral sciences.

Note: Course work at the graduate degree level in social work, social sciences, education, administration, law, criminal

justice, or a related field may be substituted for work experience for a maximum of one (1) year of experience.

Note: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized

agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your

degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide

of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at

http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

Special Requirement: Where required, possession of a current driver’s license or the ability to otherwise meet the

transportation requirements of the position.

Note: Counseling Experience involves interviewing individuals and/or families, discussing and evaluating their problems

(e.g. drug and alcohol abuse, family conflicts, disabilities) and developing and carrying out plans to resolve problems.

Those who perform counseling duties work directly with individuals and/or families on an ongoing basis in order to assist

them and monitor and evaluate their progress.

Law Enforcement Experience involves providing for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies,

protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws and promoting good community relations as a

member of a regional state park police or a police force, police department or other organization of a county, city, town,

village, housing authority, transit authority or police district.

Education Experience involves teaching a curriculum to students or supervising/administering such a curriculum and

those teaching it or experience as a guidance counselor, school or educational counselor or instructional

coordinator/curriculum coordinator in a criminal justice or juvenile justice setting.

Casework Experience involves activities directed toward enhancing a client’s ability to cope with and solve problems

and the referral of clients to supporting resources and services.

Functions include client assessment, problem identification, development, monitoring and revision of a service plan,

motivational support, counseling, crisis intervention, referral to social and support services and coordination of services.

Applications and announcements are available at www.schuylercounty.us or the Schuyler County Civil Service

Issue Date: September 4, 2026