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Position Title:

COMMUNITY/CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST

(PO1)

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST

Grade:

8

Shift Available:

Full - Time (Non-Exempt) (37.5HRS) $22.76/hour

Summary of Job Functions:

• Assists with the collection and preparation of fiscal and program data, and the preparation of intermediate punishment reports to the Court.
• Assists in the placement and monitoring of offenders sentenced to intermediate punishment and other community corrections programs.
• Supervises offenders placed on the In-Home Detention/Electronic Monitoring Program and other intermediate punishment sentences.
• Assists with the placement, monitoring, and supervision of offenders assigned to perform community service work.
• Helps facilitate and coordinate meetings among interested offices and agencies concerning the delivery of intermediate punishment services.
• Assists in the arrest and prosecution of adult and juvenile offenders in violation of intermediate punishment and other court-ordered supervision.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of intermediate punishment grants.
• Helps collect program and fiscal data pertaining to intermediate punishment and other community corrections programs.
• Interacts with the Court, County offices, and state agencies to ensure that services are being delivered appropriately.
• Utilizes computer and relevant software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical programs, graphics, and databases in order to collect, identify, and present relevant intermediate punishment data and reports.
• Assists in the preparation of written materials pertaining to intermediate punishment and community corrections.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and seminars as required.
• Interacts with other County departments and outside agencies on behalf of programs and offenders.
• Works closely with other Probation and Parole staff in regard to offender issues, including arrest of alleged violators.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, social or behavioral science or related field. Must successfully pass firearms and in-service training. One to two (1-2) years' working experience in law enforcement, preferably in Probation/Parole or judicial area. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and a willingness to travel as needed. For more information contact HR at 814-355-6748 or humanresources@centrecountypa.gov Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer