Adult Probation (Community Supervision) Officer

Perform supervision officer work. Work involves supervising adult probationers; reviewing and investigating cases; preparing pre- and post-sentence reports; and developing and implementing supervision plans and recommendations. Ensure that all work is in compliance with policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulations and licensing requirements (if applicable).

Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor and enforce Conditions of Community Supervision; escalate violations in a timely manner. Conduct home visits and employment visits for high risk probationers while operating CSCD or personal vehicle in a safe and courteous manner, and obeying all traffic laws.

Audit and maintain case files to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures to maintain funding requirements, if applicable; complete documentation of daily work activities in case file notes and daily worksheets.

Witness, secure and maintain confidential records for urine samples with supervisory approval upon receipt of a direct order by the judge of the court of jurisdiction in the case.

Liaise with internal staff, community resources and outside agencies to develop and implement an informed plan of supervision; identify appropriate rehabilitative services; and respond to inquiries from clients and the public.

Build and maintain professional, cooperative relationships with probationers, other CSCD staff, judicial staff, and the general public. Escalate process and compliance concerns as well as visits that become hostile or abusive to the Division Manager and/or Area Manager in a timely manner.

Make critical and sound decisions during emergencies or potentially dangerous situations.

Perform courtroom and other duties as assigned.

Education / Work Experience

Education equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.