Probation Officer - 39th District Court

SUMMARY:

 

Responsible for monitoring and supervising probationers and for enforcing adherence to the

Court ordered conditions of probation. Work includes conducting presentence investigations and supervising the progress of individuals who have been placed on probation. Duties involve making responsible recommendations and reporting on the progress of probationers. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established policies, procedures, sentencing and statutory requirements, but discretion is exercised in applying work methods and techniques.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Supervises an assigned caseload of probationers; enforces adherence to court ordered conditions of probation; investigates and processes probation violations and makes recommendations regarding probation violation sentencings.
• Counsels and advises probationers regarding pertinent personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, and health matters; assists probationers with questions, issues and appointments.
• Compiles, investigates, verifies and presents reports on personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, health and/or prior criminal history of probationers; writes and presents reports to court; develops and presents recommendations for case disposition or violation of probation.
• Compiles information, analyses, and reports on activities.
• Administers PBT and collects/interprets urine drug screens as needed.
• Prepares pre-sentence reports for Judge and provides appropriate recommendations.
• Conduct substance abuse screening interviews with defendants using state approved methodologies.
• Appears and gives testimony in court regarding probation violation arraignments, probation violation hearings/sentencings and review hearings.
• Identifies and develops community resources and support programs; maintains communication and liaison with law enforcement, court, social service and community resource personnel and agencies; refers clients as appropriate.
• Enters information in systems and maintains a variety of records and case files; writes reports, statements, legal documents, correspondence and other written materials.
• Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the Court's service provision by fostering and facilitating the development and coordination of work teams.
• Communicates with government agencies, non-profits, and the public regarding coordination of programs service issues; responds concerns and issues.
• Stays current on changes in laws, regulations, and trends in the profession.
• Reviews reports from outside agencies that provide services to department's clients.
• Assists Director of Probation with administrative issues as required.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Demonstrates strong ethical judgment, establishes and maintains appropriate and consistent boundaries with probationers and others in the criminal justice system.