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CSRA Probation Services, Inc.

Probation Officer

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What they do

A Probation Officer or Correctional Treatment Specialist supervises criminal offenders who have been placed on probation as part of a court sentence. Meets with offenders and families, monitors activities, and checks to see that the terms of the probation are being followed. Arranges social services for the offender such as drug rehab or job training; writes reports and recommendations to the court.

$57,702 / year median in Georgia

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
This position works under general direction and is responsible for supervising a misdemeanor probation caseload, according to state/federal laws, and company policy; will have regular contact with key customers, government officials and other CSRA personnel. This position must have the ability to plan, develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate operations and services in a community corrections arena; excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously; and ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
The formal education equivalent of a standard two-year college course of study (90 quarter hours/60 semester hours) or have four years law enforcement experience, at the time of appointment; any private probation officer who was employed as of July 1, 1996 and who had at least six months of experience as a private probation officer, or any person employed as a probation officer by a county, municipality, or consolidated government as of March 1, 2006, shall be exempt from such college requirements. Documentation of education and law enforcement experience are required.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises misdemeanor probationers ensuring their compliance with court mandates by reviewing court conditions, meeting with probationer face to face or via telephone. Collects court fines and fees. Reviews multiple reports as required and/or necessary to ensure probationers are being compliant per company policy and/or local office policy. Prepares and/or collects data for revocation hearing for the appropriate jail or court. May be required to attend and participate in violation of probation hearings concerning cases supervised. Updates case management system with probationer compliance information, progress and related information. Prepares cases to be modified by reviewing file and completing appropriate forms. Prepares Violation of Probation Report/ warrants on a weekly basis and submits to the courts after prior review/approval by Team Leader or designated office representative. Submits cases to be closed in a timely manner according to court mandates and company policy. Conducts drug/alcohol tests as needed or assigned. May attend court/jail to assist with the intake process. May act as liaison between the courts and consults with local judges to discuss a particular case or individual client. May assist in the on-the-job training of new probation officers by serving as a mentor. Conducts case audits of caseload to ensure compliance with company rules and standards as needed. Travel may be required. May be required to install house arrest/alcohol monitoring equipment on probationers. Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person