Adult Probation Officer I

Definition of Class

• Under direct supervision, supervises, counsels, transports and directs Court assigned adults on probation or parole from Erie County or other jurisdictions as stipulated by the Interstate Compact.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attends training sessions and observes the operation of all phases of the work done in the Adult Probation Department.
• Prepares all pre-parole and pre-probation reports requested by the probation department or the Courts.
• Provides counseling services to probationers and parolees.
• Procures treatment for clients or assistance from other departments or agencies as required.
• Advise probationers and parolees as to their rights under the laws and to see that these rights are enforced.
• Refer the families of persons on parole or probation for assistance by other agencies.
• Collects data for statistical studies.
• Transport clients to various locations.
• Coordinate efforts with Court officials, other probation officers, lawyers and other persons or agencies.
• Seek and arrest individuals that have violated terms of probation or parole.
• Make recommendations on the placement of clients.
• Attend court and present for unscheduled work on a twenty-four hour, seven-day-a-week basis.
• Other duties as required.
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• A working knowledge of modern probation, parole, social service principles and practices.
• Ability to learn the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to probation and parole.
• Ability to meet and deal successfully with parolees, probationers and the public under trying circumstances.
• High moral standards.
• Integrity, i.e., being able to keep information confidential.
• Investigative ability.
• Ability to inspire confidence and gain cooperation of parolees and probationers.
• Ability to prepare case histories.
• Emotional stability and good self-control under stress.
• Ability to learn good judgment in matters relating to human service work.
• Impartiality and firmness.
• Supervisory ability.
• Ability to learn and understand the working of the Court, government and human service agencies goals, service and limitations.
• An ability to analyze complex problems and make appropriate decisions based on established guidelines.
• Ability to learn the use of physical restraints.
• Ability to learn skills and techniques associated with officer safety.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a curriculum oriented to the problems and the solutions to problems of human behavior.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Period of experience in human services

Conditions Of Employment

• Must pass a psychological and physical evaluation, drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.