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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.
$64,553 / year median in Pennsylvania
+4% projected growth
Job Description
TDCJ-CJAD
Standards. Complete orientation/intake on all offenders. Complete pre- and post-sentence investigations per standards and policies.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, corrections, human services development, law, public administration, rehabilitative studies, social work, psychology, or sociology. If the degree is not in these fields, one must have 1 year of graduate study in one of these fields or a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in casework, counseling, or community or group work. Knowledge of the legal system and the judicial process Must be able to travel within the community Must be able to effectively communicate and/or present information in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to operate and interact with political and social sensitivity in the mediation and resolution of high-tension situations involving a diverse group of people. Demonstrate ability to accept and give constructive criticism and take corrective action where indicated. Must pass a Criminal Background checkPhysical Demands/Work Environment:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. The work is typically performed in an office and on field visits. The work consists of dealing with emotionally disturbed and/or violent offenders who could pose harm to themselves or others.Emergency Preparedness Tier Level:
4Soft Skills:
Judgment and decision-making skills- Demonstrates consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision-making Oral Communication
- Communicates effectively one-to-one, in small groups, and in public speaking contexts. Organization/Planning
- Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets efficiently and productively. Focuses on key priorities. Effectively juggles multiple projects. Business Literacy
- Understands and absorbs new information. Stays current with developments in our field. Expects others to stay current with developments in the field. Frequently shares new knowledge with others. Customer Focus
- Regularly monitors customer satisfaction. Meets internal and external customer needs in ways that provide satisfaction and excellent results for the customer. Integrity-Ethical and remains consistent in terms of what one says and does, and in terms of behavior toward others. Initiative
- Resourceful, surmounts barriers, and achieves results Collaboration/Teamwork
- Cooperates with staff at all levels of the organization.