What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Probation Officer - Gun Violence Prevention Specialist position at New Jersey Courts?
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The applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional position(s) if another Gun Violence Prevention Specialist (Senior Probation Officer) position becomes available within 5 months of the closing date of this recruitment.
When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.
SALARY: The salary range for this position is $62,142.51 to $105,131.30 for Schedule A, and $62,142.51 to $98,087.51 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to October 31, 2015, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after October 31, 2015, are considered Schedule B.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
We are seeking a highly skilled Gun Violence Reduction Probation Officer to supervise a specialized caseload of clients with histories involving firearms, weapons, or violent assault offenses. In this role, you will work closely with the Advisory Board to identify and recommend service providers, treatment programs, and targeted interventions aimed at reducing gun violence. You will also support probation clients by coordinating stabilization efforts and reinforcing existing community support strategies.
This position is currently assigned to the Gun Violence Initiative, with potential for reassignment based on operational needs.Note: A cover letter is not required but preferred.
REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
- Identifies appropriate probation cases for referral to the Advisory Board.
- Assesses client’s needs, supervision strategies, and gaps in services and presents a summary of same in a clear and concise manner for consideration by the Advisory Board. Provides updates to the Advisory Board as needed.
- Supervise high-risk specialized clients with underlying firearms, weapons, or violent assault offenses.
- Vetting of community resources, services, and interventions suggested by the Advisory Board to ensure adherence to evidence-based practices to include meeting with program directors and observing various program components. Maintain data specific to these clients and programs.
- Links these clients to services and interventions as recommended by the Advisory Board; ensures client’s engagement.
- Possesses specialized knowledge in the area of gun violence and the ability to evaluate/problem-solve barriers to the client’s successful completion of services and probation using cognitive behavioral techniques and the Structured Response Grid.
- Ability to engage and collaborate with community resources and services including developing relationships with grass-root community organizations.
Advancement
Probation Officer
Probation Officer Bilingual
Eligibility for Advancement: Eligibility is based upon the applicants having achieved all the competencies for advancement to Senior Probation Officer as listed on the Career Progression Eligibility Form for this title. Applicants for advancement to the Senior Probation Officer title are not required to take a New Jersey Civil Service Commission promotional examination.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any area, which includes or is supplemented by 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences and two years of professional experience in casework involving gathering and analyzing socioeconomic information; determining client treatment needs; providing access to social services, therapeutic interventions, rehabilitative assistance, or professional counseling; and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations.
Substitution: A master's degree from an accredited college or university in the behavioral or social sciences may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See www.naces.org/members.html)
Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
Residency Law: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
HOW TO APPLY:
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.
The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.
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