Probation Officer 1 Position Available In Centre, Pennsylvania

Probation Officer 1 Centre County, Pennsylvania Bellefonte, PA 16823 Conducts social case histories and pre-sentence investigations of offenders, interviewing offender, victim, police, family, employer, associates, and other individuals with knowledge of the offender. Prepares reports on the outcome of investigations, analyzing information gathered, and recommending appropriate rehabilitative action to the Court. Provides counseling and other supportive services to help probationers in their personal, social, and economic adjustments to the community. Maintains contact and schedules meetings with family, friends, employers, clergy, and other persons concerned with aiding probationers. Conducts investigations to monitor probationer’s activities and to prevent or remove harmful activities and influences. Conducts random drug/alcohol testing as required; also, urine tests and reporting of results. Enforces court-orders and makes or assists in re-arrests of probationers when necessary. Collects fees, fines, costs, and restitutions from offenders. Appears and testifies as an expert witness at court hearings. Interacts with internal departments, outside agencies, physicians, and insurances in regard to supervision of offenders. Assists in transporting of offenders to appropriate placements. Participates in ongoing staff training and probation and parole techniques. Acts as a community resource contact as needed. Conducts evaluations regarding CRN/DUIs as requested. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, social or behavioral science, or related field. Computer skills necessary. Must successfully pass firearms and in-service training.

Required Experience:

One to two (1-2) years work experience in law enforcement, preferably in probation/parole or judicial area. Special Requirements Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed. Job Details Job

ID 30109

Category Probation Office Status Open Salary Base Pay:

Salary Grade:

8 $22.32/hour Non—

Exempt Shift Available:

Full—Time (37.5 Hours) 8:00am—4:00pm Posted June 26, 2025 11:30 AM Closing Open Until Filled