What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Probation Officer - (Male) - Misdemeanor, Probation, & Community Corrections Program position at Hamilton County TN?
Salary : $45,342.00 - $56,678.00 Annually
Location : Chattanooga, TN
Job Type : FULL TIME
Job Number : 01 / 06 / 2025 - 1866
Division : PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
Department : Misdemeanor Probation & Community Corrections Program
Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Description
EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION OBSERVE THE DRUG SCREENING PROCESS FOR MALE INDIVIDUALS. Hamilton County follows the Federal Work-place Drug Testing Guidelines. Section 8.1(b) of the Federal Work-place Drug Testing Guidelines requires that the gender of the observer match the donor's gender and the gender of the monitor matches the donor's gender unless the monitor is a medical professional as described in Section 8.12.
BASED ON FEDERAL GUIDELINES, ONLY APPLICANTS OF THE MALE GENDER WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
BILINGUAL PREFERRED POSITION - APPLICANTS WHO ARE ABLE TO READ, WRITE, AND FLUENTLY SPEAK IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH ARE PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED, FOR THIS POSITION.
THIS POSITION IS IN THE MISDEMEANOR, PROBATION COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAM.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of responsible duties associated with the compilation of information, conducting of thorough interviews, development of comprehensive reports, presentation of recommendations and monitoring for compliance, individuals sentenced to probation, community corrections or pretrial services as an alternative to or in conjunction with incarceration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Management, Behavioral or Social Sciences or a closely related field. A valid driver's license is required.
An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Management, Behavioral or Social Sciences or a closely related field and two (2) years of direct work experience in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Management, Behavioral or Social Sciences or a closely related field. A valid driver's license is required.
The equivalent of a high school diploma and four (4) years of direct work experience in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Management, Behavioral or Social Sciences or a closely related field. A valid driver's license is required.
SAFETY SENSITIVE :
This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" under the definition of 49 CFR Part 40-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following : 1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and / or 6) as follow-up. This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
A Bachelor's Degree is required for the Felony program and preferred for all other programs.
Bilingual (English / Spanish) Preferred - Applicants who are proficient in both English and Spanish are preferred, but not required, for this position. A test will be required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Physical requirements are the same for all programs.
Work involves the potential for physical harm in dealing with defendants and potential exposure to infectious diseases.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Within three (3) months of date of hire, incumbents must be eligible to receive and must retain all certifications and training mandated by Tennessee statutes, rules, administrative orders and Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.
Incumbents must be able to obtain a driver's license with "F" endorsement or the equivalent from state of residence within three (3) months from date of hire.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION OBSERVE THE DRUG SCREENING PROCESS FOR MALE INDIVIDUALS.Hamilton County follows the Federal Work-place Drug Testing Guidelines. Section 8.1(b) of the Federal Work-place Drug Testing Guidelines requires that the gender of the observer match the donor's gender and the gender of the monitor matches the donor's gender unless the monitor is a medical professional as described in Section 8.12.What is your gender?
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed in qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C.Qualification A -A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Management, Behavioral or Social Sciences or a closely related field. A valid driver's license is required.ORQualification B -An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Management, Behavioral or Social Sciences or a closely related field and two (2) years of direct work experience in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Management, Behavioral or Social Sciences or a closely related field. A valid driver's license is required.ORQualification C - The equivalent of a high school diploma and four (4) years of direct work experience in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Management, Behavioral or Social Sciences or a closely related field. A valid driver's license is required.Do you meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C?
- Yes, I meet qualification A.
- Yes, I meet qualification B.
- Yes, I meet qualification C.
- I meet some of qualification A.
- I meet some of qualification B.
- I meet some of qualification C.
- No, I do not meet qualification A, qualification B, or qualification C.
What is your highest level of education completed?
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
How many years of direct work experience do you have in Criminology, Management, Behavioral or Social Sciences or a closely related field that required you to conduct investigations, collect data, write reports, and manage a caseload?
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Do you possess a valid driver's license with F-Endorsement (For-Hire) or the equivalent from your state of residence?
Applicants who are able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish are preferred but not required for this position.Are you able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to conduct interviews with defendants, determine compliance with court-ordered conditions of assignment, as well as identify and propose modifications to set parameters?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to testify in court?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to conduct drug screens on defendants?
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review / process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
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Salary : $45,342 - $56,678
