Probation Officer Supervisor

Lancaster County; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster County in the United States is seeking a Supervisor to oversee all pre-sentence pretrial operations within the Adult Probation and Parole Services. You will manage investigations, intake, supervision, DUI program duties, electronic monitoring, and violation processing.

The role emphasizes consistent application of procedures, timely reporting to the Court, and leadership of staff tasked with monitoring high-risk defendants, ensuring accurate records and reliable court submissions.

Responsibilities

• 60% - Staff Supervision and Case Oversight
• Oversee Pretrial Specialists and Senior Specialists handling eligibility determinations, monitoring, and home checks
• Direct screenings for detainees, approve monitoring equipment installation, and manage invoicing for vendors
• Review monitoring alerts, conduct home suitability assessments, and support staff testimony in court

Job description

Starting Compensation:

$63,297.00/Annually

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Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• This supervisory position oversees all pre-sentence pretrial operations, including investigations, intake, supervision, compliance monitoring, DUI Repeat Offender Program duties, electronic/alcohol monitoring, and violation processing.
• The Supervisor ensures consistent application of pretrial procedures, staff performance, correct use of monitoring technology, timely reporting to the Court, and effective supervision of defendants released pending disposition.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• This position reports directly to the Special Supervision Division Director within Adult Probation and Parole Services.
• Five Pre-Trail Services Specialists report to this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 60% - Staff Supervision and Case Oversight
• The Supervisor oversees Pretrial Specialists and Senior Specialists responsible for determining defendants' eligibility in the pretrial release programs, DUI Repeat Offender Program supervision, electronic and alcohol monitoring, and ongoing supervision of defendants released pending trial. This includes assigning caseloads and perform caseload audits to ensure consistent standards for office visits, field contacts, home checks, curfew verification, employment and address checks, drug testing, and court-date confirmation.
• The Supervisor directs screenings and interviews of detained defendants, including DUI-related assessments, to determine eligibility for pretrial release. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving the installation and documentation of monitoring equipment used for house arrest, GPS, and SCRAM, radio-frequency devices, and establishing breathalyzer and drug-testing baselines. Review invoices regarding equipment used and services provided by vendors and approve for payment.
• The Supervisor ensures daily review of monitoring alerts related to alcohol use, tampers, temperature variations, curfew violations, and loss-of-signal events, and oversees home suitability assessments for electronic monitoring. Additional duties include reviewing and approving violation reports, petitions, and Court hearing schedules, as well as supporting staff testimony when required. The Supervisor provides guidance on complex cases, including DUI repeat offenders and higher-risk defendants, and ensures accurate case records, statistical reports, and submissions to relevant