FULL TIME

PROBATION OFFICER

(Adult Probation)

Pursuant to Article 8. Promotions and Transfers, Section 2, Posting of Vacancies, we are hereby listing the job os Probation Officer.

The qualifications for said job are attached hereto and made a part hereof.

The starting salary for said job is $18.11/per hour ($35,314.50/annually).

Any employee who wishes to apply for the said vacancy shall, in writing, indicate their qualification for the job, and shall file their bid within ten (10) workdays from the date of this notice which will be April 18, 2024, with the Human Resource Department, Courthouse in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

"THE COUNTY OF FAYETTE IS A N EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DEDICATED TO A POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ON ANY BASIS INCLUDING RACE, CREED, COLOR, AGE, SEX, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR HANDICAPPED STATUS."

FAYETTE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Barbara A. Unice

Benefits & Training Specialist

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB

To investigate, counsel and/or supervise a caseload of juvenile or adult offenders, probationers and parolees, and to attempt to successfully reintegrate them back into the community as law-abiding citizens; to assist the courts with probation situation, and to enforce the policies and procedures of Probation and Parole. Duties vary slightly according to the specific assignments of the individual Probation Officer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

1. Conducts social case histories, intake interviews and pre-sentence investigations of offenders, interviewing offender, victim, police, family, employer, associates and other individuals with knowledge of offender.
2. Prepares reports on the outcome of investigations, analyzing information gathered and recommending appropriate rehabilitative action to court.
3. Provides counseling and other supportive services to help probationers in their personal, social, and economic adjustments to the community.
4. Maintains contact and schedules meetings with family friends, employers, clergy and other persons concerned with aiding probationers.
5. Conducts investigations to monitor probationers' activities and to prevent or remove harmful activities and influences.
6. Conducts random drug/alcohol testing as required; also urine tests and reporting of results.
7. Enforces court orders and makes or assists in making arrests or re-arrests of probationers when necessary.
8. Collects fines, costs and restitutions as necessary.
9. Appears and testifies as an expert witness at court hearings and prepares reports for the courts as needed.
10. Conducts pre-violation hearings.
11. Conducts research on whereabouts of missing probationers/parolees and locates them as quickly as possible.
12. Sets up treatment plans for sentenced inmates as requested.
13. Prepares and secures out-of-home placements for juvenile offenders, makes contacts with organizations and institutions and supervises juveniles place in those institutions.
14. Maintains day notes, records and files on probationers and prepared reports as required.
15. Utilizes equipment such as phones, typewriter, drug testing equipment, handcuff, shackles, and breathalyzers.
16. Interprets PA Crime Code in relation to offense.
17. Transports offenders to appropriate placements and/or hearings.

OTHER DUTIES OF THE JOB

1. Interacts with internal departments and outside agencies, physicians, schools, insurances, etc. Regarding supervision of clients.
2. Serves bench warrants; writes court orders as needed.
3. Acts as a community resource contact as needed.
4. Participates in ongoing staff training and probation and parole techniques.

5. Performs other job-related duties as required.

    

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of eighteen (18) credits in one or a combination of the following social or behavioral science fields of study: ociology, psychology, criminology, administrating of justice, counseling, or social work.

Valid PA driver's license and Act 33/34 clearance required. Must complete 40 hours of in-service training per year, which may include firearms qualifications.

WORK EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of human services related experience preferred OR any acceptable combination of equivalent training and/or education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner.
2. Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Must possess initiative and problem solving skills.
4. Must possess the ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with offenders, coworkers, and others.
5. Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality regarding offender and finding information and records.
6. Must possess a valid PA driver's license and a willingness to travel as needed to perform functions of job.
7. Must possess some knowledge of basic principles and practices of social case work and the court systems.
8. Must possess some knowledge of criminology and penology.
9. Must possess the ability to work effectively with disturbed individuals in an authoritative manner.
10. Must possess the technical knowledge of operating typewriters and other office equipment, and to prepare related reports as required.
11. Must possess knowledge and ability to utilize handcuffs, shackles, breathalyzers and drug-testing equipment in a proper and safe manner.

12. Must have some knowledge of laws affecting probation/parole and the ability to carry out these laws and duties within the defined procedures of the law, including times when one must make independent decisions.