Probation Officer-Carrollton

POSITION SUMMARY: This position works under general direction and is responsible for supervising a misdemeanor probation caseload, according to state/federal laws, and company policy; will have regular contact with key customers, government officials and other CSRA personnel. This position must have the ability to plan, develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate operations and services in a community corrections arena; excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously; and ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The formal education equivalent of a standard two-year college course of study (90 quarter hours/60 semester hours) or have four years law enforcement experience, at the time of appointment; any private probation officer who was employed as of July 1, 1996 and who had at least six months of experience as a private probation officer, or any person employed as a probation officer by a county, municipality, or consolidated government as of March 1, 2006, shall be exempt from such college requirements. Documentation of education, law enforcement experience, and POST certification is required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises misdemeanor probationers ensuring their compliance with court mandates by reviewing court conditions, meeting with probationer face to face or via telephone.
• Collects court fines and fees.
• Reviews multiple reports as required and/or necessary to ensure probationers are being compliant per company policy and/or local office policy.
• Prepares and/or collects data for revocation hearing for the appropriate jail or court.
• May be required to attend and participate in violation of probation hearings concerning cases supervised.
• Updates case management system with probationer compliance information, progress and related information.
• Prepares cases to be modified by reviewing file and completing appropriate forms.
• Prepares Violation of Probation Report/ warrants on a weekly basis and submits to the courts after prior review/approval by Team Leader or designated office representative.
• Submits cases to be closed in a timely manner according to court mandates and company policy.
• Conducts drug/alcohol tests as needed or assigned.
• May attend court/jail to assist with the intake process.
• May act as liaison between the courts and consults with local judges to discuss a particular case or individual client.
• May assist in the on-the-job training of new probation officers by serving as a mentor.
• Conducts case audits of caseload to ensure compliance with company rules and standards as needed.
• Travel may be required.
• May be required to install house arrest/alcohol monitoring equipment on probationers.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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