Probation Officer Trainee

PROBATION OFFICER TRAINEE - Chenango County's Probation Department has an opening for a Probation Officer Trainee. This is a one-year traineeship used to appoint individuals to an entry-level Probation Officer 1 position in a Probation Department responsible for the care of adults and juveniles subject to probation supervision or intake services which require them to meet certain standards of conduct. A Probation Officer 1 Trainee is responsible for participating in a continuous in-service training program regarding the investigative, supervision, counseling and coaching duties and responsibilities of a Probation Officer 1 and, under close and on-going supervision, performs such duties and exercises such responsibilities in a limited nature. Probation Officer 1 Trainee work is performed under the direct supervision of a probation professional. Upon successful completion of the one-year traineeship the incumbent is appointed to the position of Probation Officer 1 without further examination. Under direct supervision of a probation professional, gathers, verifies, reviews and analyzes social, medical, mental health, substance abuse, offender, legal and other documentation and interviewing defendants/respondents, victims, law enforcement personnel and other vase related individuals. A Probation Officer 1 Trainee is a Peace Officer pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 and may be authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of their duties. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least thirty (30) credit hours in the social or behavioral sciences.

Note: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At time of appointment and continuing throughout employment, a candidate/incumbent must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License, a reliable vehicle, and a driving record acceptable to the County’s insurance carrier.

A civil service examination will be required for permanent appointment.
Position status: Competitive.
The position starts at $24.77 per hour in 2024 and includes a full benefits package.

TO APPLY: Chenango County Civil Service application MUST BE filed for consideration. For applications, please visit www.co.chenango.ny.us/personnel or contact the Chenango County Personnel Department at 607-337-1470.

Benefits Include:
· Paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave time
· New York State Pension
· Generous Health Plan
· Dental Coverage
· Medical & Dependent pre-tax contributions
· Employer sponsored Vision coverage plan
· Deferred Comp 457 retirement plan
· Paid cancer screening leave
· Retiree Health Insurance
· Training programs
· Promotion and advancement opportunities

EEOE M/F/D/V/GI/SO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.77 per hour

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25