Probation Officer I Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Probation Officer I

Salary
$2442 – $3174 Hourly
Location Juvenile Court Marietta, GA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
04252
Department
Juvenile Court
Opening Date
06/24/2025
Closing Date
7/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code
110
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to provide supervision and case management to youth placed on court probation and/or who have been identified by the court as Children In Need of Supervision (CHINS)
This position requires working a flexible schedule, ie, some evening, some weekend, via rotating on-call schedule
Essential Functions
Provides probationary supervision for a caseload of juvenile offenders; reviews court records and court orders: determines obligations of offenders; conducts intake interviews; collects and records case intake data; obtained school records and obtains family social history; explains conditions of probation and related programs and the consequences of probation violation; installs ankle monitors and tracks youth utilizing tracking software; performs drug screening; transports juveniles as required; prepares reports for use in screening and placement of youth; maintains regular communication with probationers, parents/guardians; and closes cases or discharges juvenile from supervision per case time limit
Formulates case plans for offenders: makes home, school, and/or field visits; establishes goals and sanctions; secures court ordered or sanctioned services with partnering agencies; assists youth with making amends with victim; monitors compliance with completion of restitution; makes referrals regarding counseling, community service, tutoring, mentoring, and work readiness training; and monitors clients’ school and work attendance and participation in resource programs
Performs court officer/reporter duties: schedules, prepares, and presents cases within mandated time limits; provides notification to juveniles and families of upcoming hearings; identifies witnesses, victims, and other relevant individuals needed to appear in court; prepares and executes subpoenas, summonses, and other legal documents; provides testimony in court; conducts case related research; and makes recommendation for dispensation of cases
Identifies community resources designed to meet the needs of children and families: recruits, screens, and matches probated juvenile offenders to participate in approved programs; screens offenders for willingness and appropriateness; refers parents to community outreach and social service programs as needed; and coordinates with other agencies to assist families with obtaining healthcare and medical coverage
Identifies community resources designed to meet the needs of children and families: recruits, screens, and matches probated juvenile offenders to participate in approved programs; screens offenders for willingness and appropriateness; refers parents to community outreach and social service programs as needed; and coordinates with other agencies to assist families with obtaining healthcare and medical coverage
Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or related field required; supplemented by one year experience in probation case management, criminal justice or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds)
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally