Adult Probation Officer I

**COUNTY OF CARBON**

**JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - UNION POSITION**

**BULLETIN: 60**

**POST DATE: May 14, 2024**

Applications and job description may be obtained from:
Karen Sweeney, Assistant Court Administrator

Carbon County Courthouse, Court Administration Office

4 Broadway, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 131, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

**APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: May 27, 2024. **Applications to be filed with Court Administration.

**DEPARTMENT**: Adult Probation/Parole Department

**UNION POSITION**: Probation Officer I

**RATE OF PAY**: $20.60 per hour

**HOURS WORKED**:8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (37.5 hours per week)

This is an entry-level position supervising and counseling adult criminal offenders. A position in this class enforces rules and regulations governing the offender's status; gathers information from offenders; determines assistance needed by the offender; prepares individualized supervision plans; testifies in court; conducts extensive fieldwork; arrests offenders in violation of conditions; confiscates weapons and contraband; conducts pre-parole and pre-sentence investigations; enrolls offenders in accordance with the requirements of the Adam Walsh Act. Work includes preparing reports, performing investigations and managing a caseload assigned on an appropriate basis. Assignments increase in scope and complexity as the employee develops experience and skill in the field. A position in this class is differentiated from those in related classes by the incumbent's responsibility for carrying out assigned duties and the potential element of danger involved with dealing with adult criminal offenders.

Applicant must possess basic knowledge of casework principles and practices; counseling methods and techniques; principles and policies of adult probation/parole systems; individual and group behavior with individuals involved in delinquent behavior.

Applicant must complete a criminal background investigation; psychological examination; physical examination; pre-employment drug screen; must qualify with OC spray, expandable baton and firearm; basic orientation at adult probation/parole academy; firearms academy and self-defense tactics training and submit a credit score report.

Applicant must possess a bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement or related field is required. Applicant must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.

**Pre-employment testing for this position will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. in the Law Library at the Carbon County Courthouse, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.**

**AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**

Pay: $20.60 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person