Probation Officer

Generally, supervise adult and/or juvenile clients who are either awaiting disposition of misdemeanor and felony matters or who have been sentenced to community based supervision and reside within the jurisdiction of the 22nd Judicial Circuit. Officers are also responsible for supervising and facilitating Intrastate and Interstate cases. Conduct and file investigations, including Pre-Sentence Investigations, Juvenile Social Histories and any other investigations ordered by the Court.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct intake and supervision for all probation cases assigned in accordance with operational standards as published by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, Probation Division as well as the policies and procedures of the Department of Court Services.
• Utilize an approved risk assessment tool and work in conjunction with the offender under the direction of a supervisor to develop case management plans.
• Maintain the official case record and report to the Court information about client progress through regular monitoring, substance testing, and treatment and counseling reports.
• Visit clients, their families, and other related parties, at home, at work, at treatment facilities, in detention/county jail, and other approved locations throughout the community.
• Investigate and report alleged violations of probation and testify to such in Court as needed.
• Direct and refer probationers to appropriate community resources.
• Attend court hearings, testify in court, and prepare written reports for the court.
• Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor's degree from an academically accredited college or university; preferably in criminal justice or social services.
• Previous experience in probation or social work is preferable.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Illinois driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Any sworn staff/probation officer employed by the Department of Court Services and Probation shall be a citizen of the United States & a resident of Illinois or a bordering state, as established by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, within 90 days of appointment.
• Certified for employment pursuant to the Illinois Probation Officers Act by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC). Link to AOIC Website for employment application: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/employment-application/

BENEFITS:

• 4 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, 2 vision plans, and various supplemental plans.
• Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans
• Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for employee and dependents.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and 14 paid holidays.
• AFSCME Union

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening.

McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status or disability.