Job Bulletin

Summary

Under close supervision, performs entry-level professional work of moderate difficulty in providing correctional casework services to assigned probationers, and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

· Supervises a caseload of assigned probationers requiring minimum to maximum supervision.

· May conduct pre-sentence investigations and write pre-sentence reports.

· Compiles and maintains social histories and case histories.

· Interviews probationers, families, authorities, employers and victims; reviews and evaluates criminal records, police reports and psychiatric and psychological reports; evaluates criminal personalities, behaviors and rehabilitation potential; testifies in court regarding probationers' history and potential.

· Coordinates services for probationers: sets appointments, makes referrals, provides for counseling and transports probationers. Meets with probationers to address their needs.

· Responds to emergency situations regarding probationers with immediate problem solving.

· Visits sites for field inspections of probationers to ascertain if court orders and probation orders are being followed.

· Composes and complies information for progress reports and forms.

· Conducts surveillance, serves warrants, performs searches, makes arrests and transports defendants and probationers.

· Reviews and evaluates criminal records, police reports and psychiatric and psychological reports.

· Visit sites for field inspections of probationers to ascertain if court orders and probation orders are being followed.

Knowledge and Skills

· Knowledge of the principles and practices of probations services, intensive probation and pre-sentence reports.

· Knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniques and human behavior.

· Knowledge of search, transportation and restraint procedures.

· Skill in personal interaction, counseling and interviewing.

· Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing

· Skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

Desirable Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree; AND a valid driver's license; AND must successfully pass a drug test, polygraph and/or psychological test and background investigation with no felony convictions.

Navajo County

Probation Officer

Summary

Essential Job Functions

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable Qualifications