PROBATION OFFICER II – NW REGION ISP – NEWNAN, GA (COM) Position Available In Coweta, Georgia

Probation Officer II

• NW Region ISP
• Newnan, GA (COM)
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  Georgia
• Coweta
• Newnan
  NEW
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  Law Enforcement
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  Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of
• DJJ
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JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, investigates, counsels and provides continuous supervision for juvenile probationers to assist in their social and personal adjustment. Manages an assigned caseload.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Performs arrests of parolees who have violated the terms of their release, in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Writes reports detailing clients’ progress and other reports/paperwork as necessary accurately completing them within established time frame.
• Testifies in court concerning matters pertaining to clients such as sentencing, trials, pleas and violations of probation or parole conditions.
• Provides offenders with assistance in matters concerning detainees, sentences in other jurisdictions, and writs.
• Monitors and conducts surveillance of probationers/parolees.
• Investigates background histories of probationers or parolees; review court files, police reports and other pertinent reports to gather information.
• Investigates activities of probationers or parolees to ascertain their level of readjustment to society.
• Informs offenders or inmates of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.
• Develops liaisons and networks in order to make plans for helping offenders with life adjustments.
• Counsels probationers or parolees via office visits, employment visits, telephone inquiries, community contacts and correspondence

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, Georgia P.

O.S.T. certification, and two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Probation Officer 1 (PSP010) or position equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Field Training Officer Certification
• One year of supervisory experience or serving as a lead worker which may include budget planning policy and training development and/or special operations projects.

BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION. THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED. DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Probation Officer 1 (PSP010) or position equivalent.

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Requisition ID:

LAW0ABX

Number of Openings:

1

Advertised Salary:

$50,493.00

Shift:

Day Job

Posting End Date:

Jun 3, 2025