What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation Officer Trainee position at Chenango County?
PROBATION OFFICER TRAINEE - Chenango County's Probation Department has an opening for a Probation Officer Trainee. This is a one-year traineeship used to appoint individuals to an entry-level Probation Officer 1 position in a Probation Department responsible for the care of adults and juveniles subject to probation supervision or intake services which require them to meet certain standards of conduct. A Probation Officer 1 Trainee is responsible for participating in a continuous in-service training program regarding the investigative, supervision, counseling and coaching duties and responsibilities of a Probation Officer 1 and, under close and on-going supervision, performs such duties and exercises such responsibilities in a limited nature. Probation Officer 1 Trainee work is performed under the direct supervision of a probation professional. Upon successful completion of the one-year traineeship the incumbent is appointed to the position of Probation Officer 1 without further examination. Under direct supervision of a probation professional, gathers, verifies, reviews and analyzes social, medical, mental health, substance abuse, offender, legal and other documentation and interviewing defendants/respondents, victims, law enforcement personnel and other vase related individuals. A Probation Officer 1 Trainee is a Peace Officer pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 and may be authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of their duties. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least thirty (30) credit hours in the social or behavioral sciences. NOTE: (1.)Social science includes areas of study concerned with humans living in relation to other humans in a social environment and such as anthropology, criminal justice, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology. (2.) Behavioral science is a subset of social science characterized by observation of the behavior of living organisms and focused on human social behavior such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, counseling, criminal justice, gerontology, human behavior, social work/social welfare and vocational rehabilitation. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Where required, possession of a current driver’s license or the ability to otherwise meet the transportation requirements of the position. The position has a 37 1/2 hour work week and starts at $25.76 per hour in 2025, $26.53 per hour in 2026 and includes a full benefits package.
Note: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At time of appointment and continuing throughout employment, a candidate/incumbent must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License, a reliable vehicle, and a driving record acceptable to the County’s insurance carrier.
A civil service examination will be required for permanent appointment.
Position status: Competitive.
The position starts at $25.76 per hour in 2025 and includes a full benefits package.
TO APPLY: Chenango County Civil Service application MUST BE filed for consideration. For applications, please visit https://www.chenangocountyny.gov/199/Vacancies or contact the Chenango County Personnel Department at 607-337-1470.
Benefits Include:
· Paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave time
· New York State Pension
· Generous Health Plan
· Dental Coverage
· Medical & Dependent pre-tax contributions
· Employer sponsored Vision coverage plan
· Deferred Comp 457 retirement plan
· Paid cancer screening leave
· Retiree Health Insurance
· Training programs
· Promotion and advancement opportunities
EEOE M/F/D/V/GI/SO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.76 per hour
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $27