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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Probation Officer to join our team at the County of Blair. As a Probation Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring public safety and providing support to offenders in the community.

• Supervise a caseload of adult offenders and enforce court orders and conditions of supervision.
• Meet with offenders in the office and field to discuss their progress and provide guidance and support.
• Investigate complaints about offenders and take appropriate action.
• Help offenders adjust to life in the community and prevent future criminal acts and technical violations.
• Conduct investigations, prepare social and legal case histories, pre-sentence investigations, and pre-release/parole plans as required.
• Conduct counseling interviews with assigned offenders and suggest constructive methods for addressing problems.
• Conduct drug and alcohol testing and refer offenders to appropriate agencies for treatment and other services.
• Review inmate initial adjustment and/or behavior with prison authorities and develop professional relationships with law enforcement agencies, human services providers, and other staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, social work, sociology, psychology, or related field.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with a record that will not prohibit employment.
• Self-motivation and flexibility to adapt to unexpected situations.
• Capacity to create a sense of purpose and anticipate and respond to difficult or dangerous situations.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build rapport and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Courteous, patient, and professional demeanor.
• Proficient organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality.
• Computer literacy.

• Competitive benefits package including 90% employer-paid PPO health with vision and three-tier pharmacy components.
• Pension plan.
• Public employer's equivalent of 401(k).
• Group term life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac.
• 14 annual paid holidays.
• Sick time.
• Ample time-off provisions.
• Starting wage of $16.30/hour x 37.5-hour workweek and occasional overtime.