Job Summary The Probation Officer plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system by supervising individuals placed on probation, ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions, and facilitating their rehabilitation. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage crises, and a commitment to supporting individuals in their reintegration into society. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of social work experience and law enforcement knowledge to effectively manage cases and promote positive outcomes. Duties Monitors the conditions of probation as set forth by the Court of Carroll County and report any violations to the State's Attorney Office. Supervise and counsel defendants placed under his/her supervision in order to achieve successful completion of court ordered terms. Prepare and coordinate all information related to the defendant's case in order to provide factual information in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains office and home visit contact per supervision level established by the completion of the ARA/JRA tool. Develop, review, and modify case plans with each supervised individual as established following the ARA/JRA tool. Conducts and completes CCP recordings per policy. Collects information from minors, parents, police, schools, and social service personnel to formulate background history on referred minors. Writes social investigations and/ or sentencing reports for use at sentencing and review hearings. Perform on call duties as directed. Maintains an accurate and timely record of all information related to probation cases under his/her supervision. Refers defendants to community social service agencies and advocates for necessary services from the agencies in a timely and appropriate manner and monitors progress through regular contact with said agency. Testifies in court as required by the State's Attorney's Office or the Judge. Comply with all applicable statutes and keep abreast of current developments in the area of probation. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with allied agencies and other interested groups within the community. Assesses on a continuous basis method to improve service delivery. Attend/participates in staff meetings Adhere to all AOIC/Court Services policy and procedures. Performs special projects and are responsible for successful completion of directives as specified by the Director/Supervisor. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and fulfillment of requirements as defined by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts hiring list. Must possess writing skills necessary to complete reports for use by the Court and other professionals. Must possess all communication and negotiation skills necessary to elicit information from probationers as well as communicate needs of minors to other service providers. Requires interpersonal sensitivity to cultural and environmental differences found in defendants from a variety of caseload population as well as the work culture. Requires planning, organizational, and time management skills necessary to prioritize a varied workload, prepare reports, and evaluate probationers' progress through the term of their supervision and meet necessary deadlines. Requires planning, organizational, and time management skills necessary to prioritize a varied workload, complete investigations relative to information supplied by the client (and family) during the interview, and follow up with unverified information in a timely manner in order to complete the investigative reports and submit them to court Requires analytical decision-making skills and problem-solving skills in order to deliver casework supervision and follow departmental policy and procedures relative to the performance of the position. Requires fact-finding ability in order to complete reports, comply with applicable statutes, and compile monthly statistical reports. Ability to transport oneself in order to accomplish job performance requirements as dictated by Court Services policies and procedures, and AOIC requirements. Requires working knowledge of Illinois Statutes, and local practice of the Adult/Juvenile Court Require working knowledge of Word and Excel necessary to meet departmental deadlines. Applicants should submit resume and cover letter via indeed. Applicants should also complete and submit a state application for Probation/Court Services Employment following the instructions on the website: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/employment-application/

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $48,680.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Mount Carroll, IL 61053 (Required)

Work Location:

In person