HITS Probation Officer II - Newton CSO & HITS - Covington, GA (COM)

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, investigates, counsels and provides continuous supervision for juvenile probationers to assist in their social and personal adjustment. Manages an assigned caseload.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Performs arrests of parolees who have violated the terms of their release, in accordance with statutory requirements.

• Writes reports detailing clients' progress and other reports/paperwork as necessary accurately completing them within established time frame.

• Testifies in court concerning matters pertaining to clients such as sentencing, trials, pleas and violations of probation or parole conditions.

• Provides offenders with assistance in matters concerning detainees, sentences in other jurisdictions, and writs.

• Monitors and conducts surveillance of probationers/parolees.

• Investigates background histories of probationers or parolees; review court files, police reports and other pertinent reports to gather information.

• Investigates activities of probationers or parolees to ascertain their level of readjustment to society.

• Informs offenders or inmates of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.

• Develops liaisons and networks in order to make plans for helping offenders with life adjustments.

• Counsels probationers or parolees via office visits, employment visits, telephone inquiries, community contacts and correspondence

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND P.O.S.T. certification AND Six to twelve months of experience required at the lower level (PSP010) or position equivalent

• OR Associate's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience

• OR Two years of experience required at the lower level Probation Officer 1 (PSP010) or position equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess the following:

• Two (2) or more years of experience as a supervisor in a Juvenile Justice or Adult Probation/Parole setting.

• Bachelor`s degree in one of the following areas: Criminal Justice, Social Work/Services, and/or Psychology.

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