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Probation Officer I (non-exempt)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors' degree in social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement or related field. 

• Must complete 40 hour Basic Probation Officer Training Academy. 

• Must complete 40 hours of in service training per year, to include Safety Tactics Against Resistance (STAR), oleoresin capsicum (pepper spray) defensive tactics, impact weapon tactics and certification, First Aid and CPR certification, and may include firearms qualifications.

• Must be willing to relocate to Franklin County.

WORK EXPERIENCE 

• None required, but criminal justice internships or employment preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 

• Must be able to speak and understand the English language in order to carry out the essential functions of the job.  Ability to converse in Spanish a definite plus.

• Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Must possess initiative and problem solving skills. 

• Must possess the ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with offenders, co-workers and others. 

• Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to client information and records. 

• Must possess a willingness to travel as needed to perform functions of job. 

• Must possess some knowledge of basic principles and practices of social case work and the court system. 

• Must possess some knowledge of criminology and penology. 

• Must possess the ability to work effectively with disturbed individuals in an authoritative manner. 

• Must possess the technical knowledge of operating typewriters, personal computers and other office equipment, and to prepare related reports as required.

• Must possess knowledge and ability to utilize 2-way radios, handcuffs, shackles, breath testing devices and drug testing equipment in a proper and safe manner.

• Must have some knowledge of laws affecting probation/parole and the ability to carry out these laws and duties within the defined procedures of the law, including times when one must make independent decisions.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB 

• To perform a variety of entry level probation officer work and to train to perform probation officer duties such as investigations, counseling and supervising a caseload of offenders, and to work within the policies and procedures of the Probation/Parole Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB 

• Provide community protection through casework services. 

• Collect fines, costs and restitution and assists in recording and filing of same. 

• Assists in preparing a variety of department reports and correspondence. 

• Files documents and paperwork according to established procedures. 

• Schedules meetings and appointments between staff, resource personnel and probationer. 

• Assists in conducting research on missing probationers/parolees. 

• Trains to be able to perform the following Probation Officers' duties:

to conduct social case histories and intake interviews 

to conduct pre sentence investigations 

to provide counseling and supportive services to help probationers  with their personal, social and economic adjustments to the community 

to enforce court orders and assist in making arrests 

to conduct pre violation hearings 

to document and maintain notes and record keeping in compliance with established policies, procedures and regulations 

to conduct Court Reporting Network evaluations with DUI offenders 

to maintain contact with probationers/parolees and their supportive services 

to impose intermediate sanctions on probation/parole violators 

to arrest and incarcerate probation/parole violators 

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB 

• Assists in transporting offenders to appropriate placements.

• Participates in on-going staff training and techniques. 

• Interacts with other internal departments as necessary. 

• Performs other job related duties as required. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 

• Receives frequent instruction from Chief, Deputy Chief, and Supervisors in regard to daily work duties. 

SUPERVISION GIVEN 

• None 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Works indoors in crowded space with adequate lighting and ventilation, but with fluctuations in temperatures. 

• Works with average indoor exposure to noise, but subject to frequent disruptions and moderate degree of stress. 

• Average indoor exposure to dust/dirt. 

• Periodically works different shifts or works on call as needed. 

• Works daily with volatile and potentially hostile or aggressive offenders. 

• Travels occasionally when necessary to perform in home visits when needed or when transporting offenders or when needed to appear at other locations or agencies. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the work day, with occasional pushing, pulling, standing, walking, twisting, driving, reaching as necessary to carry out essential job functions. 

• Requires coordinated dexterity of fingers/hands; feet/legs; torso as necessary to carry out essential work duties. 

• Sedentary work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of ten pounds. 

• Must demonstrate emotional stability. 

• Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position. 

• Must be able to physically and mentally react quickly in the event of disturbance or physical outbreak. 

• Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work. 

• Must be able to mentally react quickly to offenders needs during supervisory sessions. 

• Must be able to work with offenders who carry or who may carry the active hepatitis, HIV or other infectious diseases. 

• Must possess the ability to restrain uncontrollable offenders and to make arrests when necessary. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Please contact Franklin County Human Resources. 

MAKING APPLICATION

• Having read the above requirements for the position of Probation Officer 1, I hereby certify that I meet or exceed those requirements and wish to make application for the position.

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DISCLAIMER
This is a sample of some of the qualifications that may be required of a person applying for a position as an entry level Probation Officer. This list is NOT all inclusive and may be changed, updated or modified for each specific job opening. This information does not constitute a job opening or promise of employment. Franklin County, PA  is an equal opportunity employer.