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JOB SUMMARY
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Under the supervision of a District Court judge, conducts pre-sentence investigations and prepares reports on individuals to assist the judge in determining the most appropriate sentence. Supervises probationers to assure that they are following the conditions of their probation.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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Investigates the background of persons awaiting sentencing on district court convictions, including gathering data from such sources as police and school records and interviews with police and school officials, relatives of the client, employers and the client.
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Assesses information gathered in the investigation, writes a report on the findings and makes a recommendation to the judge as to the proper sentence.
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Supervises district court probationers to assure that they comply with the terms of their probation.
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Counsels and guides probationers by discussing their problems and progress.
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Assists probationers to gain employment, enter school or training programs and enter rehabilitation programs. Continuously develops new referral agencies.
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Visits probationers at home and their work site to discuss and help resolve problems.
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If probation is violated, may prepare petition, violation report and present evidence at violation hearing.
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Activities may require consultations after normal working hours.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
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EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer monitor and hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone.
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Must be able to bend, reach and lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
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These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
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EDUCATION
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Possession of a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Criminal Justice or a Behavioral Science.
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EXPERIENCE
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One (1) year as a Probation Officer or equivalent experience. Three- to six-month break-in period.
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The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience that could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job should be considered.
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This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above and may be required to specific job-related knowledge for successful job performance.
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FILING DEADLINE: 3/21/23
CONTROL NUMBER: 2303-2880-2538-0002
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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