Probation Officer

Salary : $25.76 - $33.49 Hourly

Location : Marietta, GA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 03940

Department : Juvenile Court

Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Grade Code : 110

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to provide supervision and case management to juvenile offenders placed on court probation.

This position requires working a flexible schedule, i.e., some evening, some weekend, via rotating on-call schedule.

Essential Functions

Perform all duties in accordance to O.C.G A. 15-11-67 & 15-11-68.

Conduct investigations and present reports and recommendations to the court as directed, and provide accurate and truthful information to the court at court hearings concerning a child before the court or when requesting a warrant from the judge.

Maintain and adhere to minimum standards of contacts to include office, school, collateral, and home visits, in compliance with Juvenile Court Policies and Procedures.

Maintain accurate and complete case records / case notes in JCATS.

Meets with probationers and their families to assess risk factors; Monitors the progress made by probationers in meeting the terms of their probation.

Prepares complaints filed for probationers who violate the terms of their probation.

Prepares dispositional reports for court and appears in court to make recommendations regarding further action on the case.

Maintain a consistent review of court orders to include regular review with youth, families, service providers, and supervisor to assure enforcement of court orders.

Performs drug screenings and assessments for court involved youth and coordinates services when indicated.

Provides twenty-four hour on-call service & serves as intake duty officer to the court as assigned.

Perform all other functions designated by the Juvenile Code, by Order of the Court pursuant to this Code, and by court administration and / or supervisors.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration or related field; supplemented by three years' experience in rendering juvenile probation supervision and / or adolescent case management; or an equivalent combination of education, training and / or experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

Educational Background : Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N / A if this does not apply.

How many years of experience do you have in rendering juvenile probation supervision and / or adolescent case management?

Please describe your experience in rendering juvenile probation supervision and / or adolescent case management in detail. Enter N / A is this does not apply.

How many years of experience do you possess in analyzing multi-factor descriptors of adolescent behaviors and creating written reports?

Please describe your experience with creating case management plans based on risk and needs assessments. Experience must also be listed in the 'Employment History' section of the job application. Enter N / A if not applicable.

How many years of experience do you have working in a juvenile court or with a related agency?

Describe your experience working with risk and needs assessment instruments within a juvenile justice setting. List any experience with specific assessment tools. Enter N / A if not applicable.

Are you willing and available to work a flexible schedule, i.e., evenings and weekend rotating on-call schedule?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements : a criminal background check and a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

Required Question

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