Purpose of Classification:

To monitor an assigned caseload of adult offenders who become involved with or subject to the intervention of the County State Court.

Essential Functions:

Provides probationary supervision for a caseload of adult offenders; reviews court records and court orders, determines obligations of offenders; conducts intake interviews; collects data and records case intake data; obtains school records and family and social history; explains conditions of probation related programs and the consequences of probation violation; installs ankle monitors and tracks probationers utilizing tracking software (if applicable); performs drug screening; transports probationers as required; prepares reports for use in screening and placement of probationers; closes cases or discharges probationers from supervision per case time limit.

Formulates case plans for offenders; makes home, school, and or/field visits; establishes goals and sanctions; secures court ordered or sanctioned services with partnering agencies; assists probationers with making amends with victims if ordered; monitors compliance with completion of restitution; makes referrals regarding counseling, community service, tutoring, mentoring, and work readiness training; and monitors clients’ school and work attendance and participation in resource programs if ordered.

Performs court officer/reporter duties; schedules, prepares an presents cases within mandated time limits; provides notification to probationers of upcoming hearings; identifies witnesses, victims and other relevant individuals needed to appear in court; prepares and executes subpoenas, summonses and other legal documents; provides testimony in court; conducts case related research and makes recommendations for dispensation of cases.

Provides individual, family or group counseling as needed to ensure compliance with court orders; ensures progressive efforts toward rehabilitation and prevention; provides crisis counseling and mediates family or interpersonal conflicts; provides access to and attends health screening and makes referrals as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice or related field required; this is considered an entry-level professional position; however, previous work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.