HITS Probation Officer II

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, investigates, counsels and provides continuous supervision for juvenile probationers to assist in their social and personal adjustment. Manages an assigned caseload.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

·Performs arrests of parolees who have violated the terms of their release, in accordance with statutory requirements.

·Testifies in court concerning matters pertaining to clients such as sentencing, trials, pleas and violations of probation or parole conditions.

·Provides offenders with assistance in matters concerning detainees, sentences in other jurisdictions, and writs.

·Monitors and conducts surveillance of probationers/parolees.

·Investigates background histories of probationers or parolees; review court files, police reports and other pertinent reports to gather information.

·Investigates activities of probationers or parolees to ascertain their level of readjustment to society.

·Informs offenders or inmates of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.

·Develops liaisons and networks in order to make plans for helping offenders with life adjustments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Probation Officer 1 (PSP010) or position equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·Field Training Officer Certification

·One year of supervisory experience or serving as a lead worker which may include budget planning policy and training development and/or special operations projects.

Benefits

We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND P.O.S.T. certification AND Six to twelve months of experience required at the lower level (PSP010) or position equivalent OR Associate's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience OR Two years of experience required at the lower level Probation Officer 1 (PSP010) or position equivalent.

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