JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER III

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: PROBATION OFFICER III JUVENILE COURT

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The position of Probation Officer III is responsible for providing oversight and counseling to juvenile offenders placed on supervision with the Court.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides probationary supervision for a caseload of juvenile offenders.
• Reviews Court orders and Court records to determine obligations and appropriate services for juvenile offenders.
• Collects and documents case intake data.
• Obtains school records and family social history information in order to develop an appropriate service plan/recommendations.
• Prepares Pre-Dispositional Investigative Report and other pre-dispositional reports for use of screening/placement of youth.
• Formulates service plans/recommendations for disposition to the Court on juvenile offenders.
• Meets regularly with youth and families to review conditions of probation, in order to monitor compliance with Court orders.
• Issues sanctions/motions for revocation/apprehension orders on juvenile offenders who are non-complaint with Court orders.
• Makes referrals for counseling and other services as needed.
• Conducts school and home visits to monitor the compliance of juvenile offenders.
• Assists parents/guardians with the filing of complaints/KidsNet referrals on juvenile offenders.
• Attends pre-hearing conferences and makes recommendations for disposition to the court.
• Attends detention and adjudication hearings; attends placement screenings, transition meetings and disciplinary tribunals as representative of best interest of juveniles.
• Serves as court liaison or assist with various task forces, committees, agencies, and organizations; represents the court at various meetings. Assist court staff with attending MDT (Multi Disciplinary team), LIPT (Local Inter-Agency Planning Team) and Child Fatality Reviews or other collaborative meetings.
• Answers after-hour call duty for law enforcement agencies and Department of Family Children Services (DFCS) and makes detention decisions and issues Dependency Removal Orders when applicable.
• Makes detention and transportation arrangements on youth being detained.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, caseload reports, petitions, complaints, summonses, subpoenas, court orders, probation conditions, informal adjustment letters/agreements, restitution letters, social history reports, community service lists, dockets, statistical reports, transportation requests, work orders, mileage reimbursement forms, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, court documents, police incident reports, restitution charts, case closure forms, judicial review reports, time sheets, court guidelines, law books, codes, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, case management, email, Internet, or other computer programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner.
• Attends meetings, serves on community boards/committees, and makes presentations as needed.
• Provide supervision and case management for Probated and Informally Adjusted cases.
• Attends job related improvement trainings and maintain comprehensive and current knowledge of Juvenile Court laws.
• Meet all the requirements of the Probation Officer II position.
• Must work as a Probation Officer II for a period of not less than 24 months.
• Assist Chief Probation Officer to meetings, presentations or other Court related obligations that meet the best interest of the Court.
• Provides assistance to the Court Programs and Services Manager in the oversight of current and future Juvenile Court programs.
• Be prepared to assume the duties of Chief Probation Officer/Court Programs and Services Manager in his/her absence.
• Assisting Probation Officers with Court and job-related functions.
• A Probation Officer III must be directly responsible for a critical non-supervisory or case management function that is necessary for optimal Court operations (Assist Court Programs and Services Manager with the oversight of current and future programming).
• Must be knowledgeable in all phases of Court procedures and protocols of Court operations.
• Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Glynn County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, or closely related field; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training in juvenile probation (at least 2 years as a Probation Officer II), juvenile offender case management, court procedures, law enforcement, social work and computer operations or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. Minimum 25 hours of continuing education training in Juvenile Justice. Receive update training as required regarding changes in laws and Court procedures.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly payroll
• 12 hours of PTO per month
• 12 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-Cost Employee Health Clinic
• Health Care Plan, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability
• Deferred Compensation, Voluntary Benefits
• Retirement - Defined Contribution Plan