Misdemeanor Probation Officer

Misdemeanor Probation Officer

~This position services Grundy County~

Non-exempt Full-time position

Reports to
Justice Service Director

Summary
The position of Misdemeanor Probation Officer is responsible for work involving the supervision and monitoring of adult misdemeanor offenders who have been released from incarceration and assigned to the Misdemeanor Probation Program. Job duties include monitoring payment of court costs and fees, maintaining documentation necessary to ensure offenders compliance with court ordered periodic drug screens and established conditions of release.

Note: This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, applicants may be required to provide information about their criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Review and monitor offenders' compliance with court orders.

Maintain up-to-date files on each offender providing documentation of offender’s compliance/noncompliance with established conditions of release.

Monitors fees paid by offenders for court costs, restitution and fines.

Establishes community service work sites and coordinates community service activities with offenders.

Attends criminal court to receive new intakes, obtains required paperwork and files documents.

Conducts random drug screens to ensure offenders compliance with behavioral contracts.

Determines appropriate treatment programs and supportive services to assist offenders in achieving established objectives.

Attends revocation hearings and provides testimony regarding offenders’ compliance/non-compliance with conditions of release.

Performs related work as required.

Work Requirements

Capacity to provide the following skills, knowledge and abilities:

1. Knowledge of administrative practices associated with the documentation and maintenance of confidential information.

2. Basic knowledge of the behavioral and social sciences such as sociology and psychology.

3. Ability to communicate with clients, judicial officials, co-workers, attorneys, social service providers and the public by expressing ideas clearly and concisely and listening attentively.

4. Competence in making appropriate job related decisions in a timely, consistent manner based upon relevant information.

5. Capability to create and maintain relevant documentation to support client contacts and assessments.

6. Faculty to plan and organize required tasks and meet established deadlines.

7. Ability to conduct random drug screens according to established protocol.

8. Skill in the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

9. Skill in the operation of a motor vehicle.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no co-worker supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
This position functions in diverse work environments including judicial court and in a professional office environment. .

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Work days are Monday through Friday with the possibility of some extended workweek hours.

Travel
Travel is required for this position as job duties demand.

Required Education and Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited high school

2. Preferred Criminal Justice background

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Valid Tennessee Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record required.

EEO Statement
SETHRA provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally-protected category. This equal-opportunity policy applies to all aspects of application for employment and the employment relationship.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of 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.

Full-Time Benefits

· State of Tennessee Retirement System

· Paid Time Off

· Life Insurance

· Medical, Dental and vision insurance

· Paid Holidays

· 37.5 hour workweek

Travel

Some travel is expected for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SETHRA provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected category. The equal-employment opportunity policy applies to all aspects of application for employment and the employment relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Jasper, TN 37347 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jasper, TN 37347: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person