Clarion County Probation Services is looking to hire a full-time Probation Officer.
SITE: Probation Service I – Juvenile Probation
LOCATION: Clarion County Probation Services, 22 North 6th Avenue, Suite A, Clarion, PA 16214
Example position: Level I (full time, 35 hours per week County funding plus 5 hours per week other funding, total 40 hours per week)
Job description: Job Description attached
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, humanities, law or a related field of human services
Apply: Send a cover letter and resume with no less than three references [email protected]
USE DEADLINE: April 18, 2023
Place to book:
This position is responsible for training social work professionals and law enforcement services within the county’s probation system. The Probation Service supervises juvenile probationers, individuals from placement facilities or juveniles who are otherwise subject to the authority of the Court.
This position makes it easier to monitor the activities, policies and social controls of these people, referring them to social institutions, governments or the community for various social problems. When needed, the Probation Officer will investigate and take appropriate action regarding violations of probation conditions including new charges and misconduct and provides representation to the Department at Court Hearings regarding alleged violations.
Certain specialized positions require other duties and responsibilities as described in the regulations and standards set forth by the Commission on Juvenile Court Judges. These positions also require a special appointment from the Presiding Judge, the Probation Officer of the Juvenile Probation Service.
Probation Peace Officers are officers under state law and are trained in the use of firearms and are prepared to arrest and arrest violators. Although the law and well-defined work processes control the debt, this position involves making decisions directly related to public safety and the personal liberties of individuals.
INSTITUTIONS / USAGE:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the humanities, criminal justice, law enforcement or human services related field; OR’
A master’s degree or satisfactory completion of one (1) year of graduate study from an accredited college or university (at least 24 credits) in the humanities, criminal justice, law enforcement, or related human services field; OR’
One (1) year working as a probation officer assistant toward a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the humanities, criminal justice, law enforcement, or human services related field and qualifying as an Exceptional Person.
Special requirements:
- Child Abuse History Certification and Act 34 (Criminal History) clears possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Pre-physical work.
- Psychological pre-operation.
Note: This position is subject to random drug testing.
STUDY STANDARDS:
To successfully perform this job, a person must have the knowledge and ability to apply the principles and practice of case law and to interpret and apply federal, state, local laws, legal codes, judicial procedures and executive orders pertaining to juvenile probation practices. We also need some knowledge of criminology, penology and the structure and changes of the judicial system; human behavior and the ability to distinguish between normal behavior and dysfunctional behavior/personality; community resources and resources to determine opportunities for physical, mental and social disorders; operation of a personal computer, basic software programs and other office tools; methods of medicine, addiction, and drug testing.
Ability is required to influence sinners positively and effectively; maintain cooperative and positive working relationships both internally with co-workers and externally with other agents; act independently and manage effectively; collect facts and analyze and evaluate all results before making decisions or recommendations; speak and understand the English language; to verbally and in writing ideas, thoughts, facts, logically and clearly in summary using appropriate language skills and grammar; listen and combine information to identify general conclusions or questions; to maintain confidentiality around information and records. Willingness and ability to travel as needed to complete all work related duties. Willingness and ability to train for the use of a firearm and to carry a firearm.
ESSENTIAL OFFICERS AND OFFICERS:
An employee in this classification is responsible for performing assignments that are technical in nature and are trained to test and validate practices, procedures and models as well as any applicable legal standards or regulations. Primary job duties include the following:
- Inform juvenile offenders about the conditions of probation, such as visits, costs, fines and restitution payments, appointments, treatment and employment arrangements.
- Offenders counsel and provide support services to assist offenders with personal, social and economic adjustment to the community. Discuss with offenders how anger issues and addictions play a role in their offending behavior.
- Arrange for social assistance and other release services such as employment, housing, education and counseling.
- Arrange for medical, mental health or substance abuse treatment services based on individual needs and/or court orders and maintain working relationships with those agencies.
- Develop case plans for offenders assigned to juvenile offenders by establishing goals and objectives based on risk and needs.
- Evaluate progress in achieving goals and objectives and maintaining deadlines set in probationary conditions, including attendance at VICU, SAP, CASSP, IEP, and other meetings as necessary.
- Investigate alleged probation violations using interviews, surveillance, search and seizure.
- Gather information about the subject of the offender by talking to the offenders, family and friends and other people with such information.
- Prepare and maintain a case folder for each assigned juvenile offender and record and file documents according to approved procedures.
- Maintain a chronological record in the JCMS system of all principal contacts with juvenile offenders as well as collateral contacts with parents, school officials, service providers, etc.
- Write reports describing the offender’s progress. Recommendations for remedial action or judicial action do not match the terms of probation.
- Conduct social history research and prepare a written report with recommendations for the Court’s use in regulatory proceedings and prepare written summaries and review proposals as prescribed.
- Testimony in court about non-compliance with probation terms, present evidence that confirms violations, and make recommendations to the Court for appropriate sanction.
- Court hearings as necessary or assigned, including hearings regarding evidence, such as district justice subpoena hearings.
- A risk assessment needs to be conducted/assessed prior to the regulatory hearing in accordance with the agency’s protocol.
- Assess the suitability of Juvenile offenders for release from placement and submit recommendations to the judge as appropriate.
- Collection of funds, costs and reimbursement and monitor compliance with the set payment agreement.
- Behaviors are detected and offenders are transported when required.
- Develop connections and networks with local police, attorneys, and community organizations;
placement staff, school officials and others who play a role in the rehabilitation or re-entry of the offender into the community. - Training in the use of firearms and body defense and completes everything
certification requirements. - Attend continuing education, workshops and acquire certifications as assigned
proven to remain current in dealing with defendant issues, deviant behavior, legal issues, etc. to perform work related duties as required by management or assigned. - Any duties that may be related to juvenile justice under the authority of the Court, including the directive to work a flexible work schedule when given the opportunity.
- Helpers to help adults work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL SIGNS:
The work environment and physical requirements described here are representative of what must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to speak and listen. The worker is sometimes required to stand; To walk; use hands to finger, handle or handle objects, tools, or controls; hands and arms reach; to climb or balance; prostrating, kneeling, praying or crawling; sense of smell the operator may operate a motor vehicle. The worker will be required to act quickly physically and mentally in the event of a physical disturbance or breakdown and demonstrate stability of movement.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee sometimes works around moving mechanical parts and flying weather and is sometimes exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, smoke or airborne particles, cold and heat. Noise in the work environment is usually controlled. Work is more prone to frequent disturbances and moderate stress levels. The work may involve contact with volatile and potentially hostile or aggressive offenders. Periodically, the work will require different shifts or on-calls as needed.
This job description should not be adjusted so that these requirements are exclusive to the same position standards. Incumbents will follow other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by the Deputy Director/Director of Probation.
Office of the Hall Administrator
Court of Common Pleas of Clarion County
Clarion County Court House 421 Street, Suite 34
Clarion, Tarentum 16214
Telephone: (814) 226-9351
Fax: (814) 226-1097
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