Probation Officer

Salary: $57,560.00 - $77,876.00 Annually Location : Athens, GA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2025-5310 Department: Superior Court Opening Date: 11/13/2025 Closing Date: 11/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Purpose & Job Related RequirementsClick or copy to browser to see the Physical Ability Test (PAT) informationClick or copy to browser to go to the Probation Office website REPORTS TO: Chief Probation Officer FLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptCLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit - Serves at the discretion of the Chief Judge.PAY GRADE: 212SAFETY SENSITIVE: Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.Purpose of JobThe purpose of this job is to supervise persons serving misdemeanor probation sentences or participants in a pre-trial intervention program. Work includes, but is not limited to, monitoring all aspects of a probationer's compliance with reporting, payment of fines and fees, completion of community service work, and completion of required courses, treatment programs and other conditions of probation. Job Related RequirementsWORK SCHEDULE:Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday; 8am-6pm, 10 hour shifts. May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy. Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Associates Degree or two years of advanced education (90 quarter hours/60 semester hours from an accredited institution) or four years of experience as a certified peace officer. Be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire as specified by the State of Georgia Misdemeanor Probation Oversight requirements. Requires the ability to be accepted into POST Academy within one year of date of hire and satisfactorily complete requirements for Sworn Certification. Must possess a valid driver's license. Law Enforcement POST certification, additional post-secondary education, military experience and/or probation experience preferred. Essential Duties, Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Supervises persons serving misdemeanor probation and/or participating in a pretrial intervention program. Monitors and documents probationers' compliance with sentence requirements (including reporting, fine and fee payment, performance of community service, and completion of courses, evaluations, counseling and treatment programs. Performs initial intake assessment of the probationers and their needs upon entering the program. Reports non-compliance of probationer to the sentencing court. Prepares court documents relevant to the probationer's case, e.g. petitions, modifications and warrants. Attends probation court hearings and testifies as necessary. Communicates and coordinates with relevant interested parties regarding the supervision of probationers, e.g. employers, law enforcement, or counselors. May function in an on-call capacity to support law enforcement needs. Assigns and monitors community service requirements with each offender. Participates in continuing education to maintain professional competence and certification. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the judicial system, probation case management, and rehabilitation practices. . Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work. Knowledge of available community resources and social service resources applicable to probation case management. Knowledge and skills in operating personal computers, standard office equipment and software applications, e.g., word processors, database software, spreadsheet applications. Supplemental Information (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a two-way radio, motor vehicle, firearm, handcuffs and telephones. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work. May be required to physically restrain hostile persons of much greater size. May be required to physically defend oneself from violent physical attack by persons with intent on inflicting serious bodily injury or death. DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants. LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, invoices, orders, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare jury trial, jail call and daily court calendars, jail information records, payrolls, and criminal cases pending reports, using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation and to make independent judgments in the absence of management. VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including law enforcement and police communications terminology. NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add and subtract totals multiply and divide utilize and determine percentages. FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with office equipment (e.g., rulers, yardsticks, etc.). MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using computers, fax machines, scanners, and other office equipment. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using office and law enforcement equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as computers, fax machines, and other office and law enforcement equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye-hand-foot coordination. COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency. PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio, etc. Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community. As an Employer of Choice, we offer: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Group Accident insurance Critical Illness insurance Employer paid basic life insurance Contributory term life insurance Whole life insurance Employer Paid Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off 13 paid holidays Employer Paid Pension Plan (10 years of service) Deferred Compensation Program with employer match Tuition Reimbursement Program Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer - Federal Student Aid Robust Wellness Program - earn up to $175 per quarter for participation Employee Fitness Center - free for employees, spouse, and children 18+ Free onsite health screenings (to include hearing, skin cancer, biometric screening, flu shots) Safety & Risk training and job related vaccinations Uniforms provided Ongoing Training Opportunities and Career Development - Government Wide Learning Management System Discount Admissions - ACCGov Parks, Georgia Aquarium Annual employee appreciation events BENEFITS WELLNESS CAREER DEVELOPMENT 01 Any falsification or omission will be grounds for disqualification. All information will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Do you understand and agree to answer all questions honestly when completing your application for employment and this questionnaire? Yes No 02 Which best describes your highest level of education? Some High School High School diploma or GED from an institution accredited by SACS Some education beyond high school Technical or Vocational Degree Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree 03 For any education beyond high school, please list the area of study. If none, type na 04 If you have not yet completed your Bachelor's degree, please indicate the number of years you have completed to date. Some, but less than two years Two years or more None 05 Which of the following best describes your POST certified Peace Officer/Law Enforcement Officer experience. I am not POST certified Less than one year POST certified experience One or more but less than two years POST certified experience Two or more but less than three years POST certified experience Three or more but less than four years POST certified experience Four or more but less than five years POST certified experience Five years or more POST certified experience 06 If you are currently or have been a certified law enforcement officer, and you have ever been the subject of an internal investigation, please provide dates and explanation. Otherwise, type N/A. 07 Per Georgia standards, Probation Officers are required to be 21 years of age at the time of their employment. Will you be 21 years of age within 30 days of this application? Yes No 08 If you have served as an Intern for any criminal justice agency, please provide dates, duties and contact information for your direct supervisor. Otherwise, type N/A. 09 Have you applied with another law enforcement agency in the past 6 months? If so, list (1) date (2) name of agency If not, you must type "NA" as your response. 10 Do you possess a valid Driver's License? Yes No 11 Please check below the HIGHEST proficiency level you have with the Spanish language. I do not have Spanish language skills I can understand but do not speak Spanish. I can understand and speak basic Spanish. I am fluent in the Spanish language 12 Please indicate the amount of experience you have in Probation Supervision. None Less than one year One year or more but less than two years Two years or more but less than four years Four years or more but less than five years Five years or more 13 Describe your experience in supervising individuals serving misdemeanor probation and/or participating in a pretrial intervention program. If you have none, type N/A 14 Are you a citizen of the United States of America? This is a requirement for the Sworn positions. (Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Correctional Officers, Probation Officers and Communications Officers). Yes No 15 Please indicate below any military service you have. No military service Less than two years Two or more years but less than three years Three or more years but less than four years Four or more years but less than five years Five or more years 16 If you have military experience, please provide the branch in which you serve(d). If you do not have military service, type na. 17 Have you ever served in the military? Check the selection(s) that apply to you. I am/was actively enlisted in the military. I have never served in the military. 18 If you served in the military, were you ever the subject of any UCMJ court-martials, Article 15, company punishment or disciplinary action? If yes, please list (1) the date of the action and (2) the explanation of the circumstances for this action. If not, you must type "NA" as your response. Yes No Not applicable 19 If you served in the military, you will need to provide a DD214, Member 4 Form at the Physical Ability Test. If you do not currently have this form to submit at that time, please provide your: (1) Branch of Service (2) Service start and end dates (month/year) (3) Member of Reserve or National Guard Unit (4) Name and address of Reserve or National Guard Unit (5) Name and phone number of Commanding Officer 20 If you were discharged from the military for any reason other than an Honorable Discharge, please explain. If no, you must write "N/A" . 21 If you were a member of the Reserves, you will need to provide a letter of good standing as to your time of service and your character in service. Will you be able to provide such letter? Yes No Not applicable 22 Have you EVER tried or used marijuana? Yes No 23 If you have EVER used marijuana, provide (1) the month/year you last tried/used marijuana (2) the number of times you used marijuana in your lifetime (3) the circumstances FULL and COMPLETE answers are required. Please include If not, you must type "NA" as your response. 24 Have you EVER participated in ANY of the following related to drug use?(1) tried any illegal drugs other than marijuana?(2) taken any legal drugs not prescribed to you?(3) sold any illegal drugs(4) sold any legal drugs whether or not prescribed to you? Yes No 25 If you have EVER tried any other illegal drugs or used legal drugs in an illegal manner, describe the circumstances (including dates and types of drugs). If you have not, type "NA". 26 Have you EVER tried any legal drugs not prescribed to you? If yes, what were the circumstances (dates, type of drug(s) etc.)? If no, enter "N/A". 27 If you have EVER sold illegal drugs or sold legal drugs whether or not prescribed to you, please explain in detail. If you have not, you must type "NA". 28 Have you ever been fired, permitted to resign, suspended or disciplined in any way by any supervisor for any of the following: Check ALL that appy. Breach of Trust Embezzlement Theft Any other crime Abuse of Authority Other disciplinary reason I have never been fired, suspended, disciplined or asked to resign from any position. 29 For Public Safety positions, you are required to complete your work history back to age 18. Have you completed your work history back to age 18? Yes No 30 You are required to submit 5 personal references in the reference section of you application. I have completed FIVE personal references and provided all information for each of these references. Yes No 31 Were you referred to this agency by a current Athens Clarke County employee? If so please provide that employee's name. 32 Check all of the following for which you are available to work. A variety of shifts Holidays Overtime Weekends 33 It is imperative that you be completely honest and truthful in completion of this application and supplemental questions. Any falsification or omission will be grounds for disqualification. All information will be reviewed on a case by case basis. By clicking yes below, you affirm that you have answered honestly and completely and understand that failure to do so may result in disqualification of your application. Yes No Required Question