Probation Officer: Risk & Rehabilitation Specialist

Ministry of Justice; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking Probation Officers to assess and manage risks posed by people on probation, including preparing court reports, supervising compliance with orders and licences, and contributing to risk management strategies.

You will use case management systems, work with MAPPA and MARAC, collaborate with partner agencies, and deliver accredited programmes while upholding equality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Assess and manage risk for people on probation.
• Provide professional advice and assessment to courts and partner agencies.
• Contribute to risk management and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and assessment including written reports to courts and partner bodies.
• Undertake full range of offender management tasks with probationers at varying risk levels.
• Use case management systems to maintain timely records and documentation.
• Coordinate referrals and build relationships between probation, court teams, victim contact units, interventions and external agencies.
• Attend professional meetings and represent the PS in partnership forums (MAPPA, MARAC).
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervise staff as needed and provide guidance.
• Deliver accredited programmes as required and conduct visits to prisons, homes or other locations as needed.

Skills

Risk assessment

Court reports

Interagency liaison

Pro-social modelling

Record keeping

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is seeking Probation Officers to assess and manage risks posed by people on probation, including preparing court reports, supervising compliance with orders and licences, and contributing to risk management strategies.

You will use case management systems, work with MAPPA and MARAC, collaborate with partner agencies, and deliver accredited programmes while upholding equality and professional standards.