Probation Officer: Rehabilitation & Court Support

Warrencountypa; Warren (Warren County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Personal Days

Sick Days

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

Pension

Job summary

Warren County is seeking an Adult Probation Officer to counsel adult offenders toward compliance with probation conditions and to perform pre-sentence investigations. The role includes court appearances, reporting, and coordinating with treatment providers to support community reintegration.

Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills are essential. A bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a related field is required, and the position offers stable daytime hours with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major in social sciences or law enforcement related field required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking, decision making, level-headness and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience in criminal justice or social services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-sentence investigations covering the defendant’s personal history, the charged offense through interviews with defendants, officers, victims and other pertinent parties and by completed record checks.
• Prepare report for Judge noting sentencing guidelines and mandatory sentencing information.
• Testifies in court and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Provide personal counseling, and coordinate with outside treatment sources, to help client and family adjustment in the community.
• Conduct direct supervision of cases assigned. Complete home and employment visits, conduct investigations and make arrests in sometimes dangerous situations.
• Maintain complete case files of reports, recommendations, referrals, plans, client conversations/meeting, etc.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or law enforcement related field

Job description

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Warren County is looking for an Adult Probation Officer that can counsel adult offenders toward achieving compliance with legal conditions of probation by performing the following duties, conducts pre-sentence investigations, and serves in a variety of capacities and assignments within the department as required by the Chief Adult Probation Officer. A probation officer is an important part of rehabilitating offenders back into society.

To be a successful Adult Probation Officer, you should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking, decision making, level-headedness and organizational skills are some of the most important competencies needed for this job.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-sentence investigations covering the defendant’s personal history, the charged offense through interviews with defendants, officers, victims and other pertinent parties and by completed record checks.
• Prepare report for Judge noting sentencing guidelines and mandatory sentencing information.
• Testifies in court and makes appropriate recommendations
• Provide personal counseling, and coordinate with outside treatment sources, to help client and family adjustment in the community.
• Conduct direct supervision of cases assigned. Complete necessary home and employment visits, conduct investigations and make arrests in sometimes dangerous situations.
• Maintain appropriate communication with client families, friends, teachers, social agencies, and pertinent others concerned with aiding clients in their rehabilitation.
• Prepare pre-parole plans for effected clients, review progress and monitor behavior.
• Ensure proper implementation of procedures according to department, court and regulatory guidelines.
• In cases of probation violation, apprehend client and determine need for counseling, specialized treatment or for parole revocation. File required probation/parole violation reports.
• Maintain complete case files of reports, recommendations, referrals, plans, client conversations/meeting, etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with major in social sciences or law enforcement related field required
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years prior experience in criminal justice or social services area.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Pass a background check

What makes Warren County so great?

Warren County is more than just a government job, we are working towards greater goals with the entire county tax base in mind. When you join Warren County you are part of something bigger - along with caring for Warren County residents, we also care for our employees. We offer a variety of benefits including:

• Generous Starting Benefits including:
• 13 Holidays
• 2 Personal Days
• 10 Sick Days
• Accrued Vacation Days (with the opportunity for more as you stay with us)
• Medical, Dental, Vision – with a small employee contribution
• Life - Fully Employer Paid
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan with an interest match of 4%
• And more!

TO APPLY:Interested candidatesshould submit an application or resume to:

Michael Walters, Chief Adult Probation, Warren County Courthouse, 204 Fourth Avenue, Warren PA 16365 [phone]. Warren County job applications are available for download electronically at https://warrencountypa.gov/1195/Human-Resources/

This job posting is active until filled.

Condition of Employment:

Criminal History Background Check

This position is typically operating Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. This position could require work outside of those normal operating hours. Overtime and Flexibility potential.

Warren County is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.