What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation Officer Supervisor position at Cobb County Government?
Position Information
This position requires completion of both a Microsoft Word skills test to move forward in the hiring process. The skills testing information and link will be sent via email after the closing date of this job announcement for applications received that successfully meet qualifications for this position. Skills testing must be completed by Tuesday November 17th, at 11:59 pm. Please note, failure to complete the assessment will disqualify you from consideration for this position.
The purpose of this classification is to supervise the day-to-day operations and staff responsible for providing court ordered supervision and supportive services to court-involved youth, including those subject to such supervision both before and after adjudication.
This position participates in a rotating, telephone-based on-call schedule shared among Probation Supervisors to provide after-hours supervisory support. On-call responsibilities are handled remotely and do not require on-site in person reporting during evening and weekend rotations.
Essential Functions
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
Assists in developing and implementing probation policies and procedures: coordinates probation and supporting services and programs as necessary; reviews dispositions, complaints, custody reports, and social summaries and requests modifications; prepares reports on probation activities, services, and related information; and monitors staff to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures and with all applicable state and local laws.
Reviews case files for completeness and accuracy: reviews cases daily for errors and omissions; ensures the required quality levels; and maintains records relating to cases assigned to probation officers.
Ensures efficient and effective day-to-day operations: advises staff on difficult or sensitive cases; coordinates and authorizes the release of defendants; coordinates with appropriate law enforcement agencies to execute the arrest of probation violators; monitors and maintains office supply levels; and ensures proper operation of office equipment, securing repairs and maintenance as necessary.
Provides probationary supervision for a caseload of offenders; reviews court records and court orders: determines obligations of offenders; conducts intake interviews; collects and records case intake data; explains conditions of probation and related programs and the consequences of probation violation; performs drug screening; maintains regular communication with probationers and closes cases or discharges defendant from supervision per case time limit.
Formulates case plans for offenders: establishes goals and sanctions; secures court ordered or sanctioned services with partnering agencies; monitors compliance with completion of court ordered conditions.
Performs court officer/reporter duties: schedules, prepares, and presents cases within mandated time limits; provides notification of upcoming hearings; identifies witnesses, victims, and other relevant individuals needed to appear in court; prepares and executes subpoenas, and other legal documents; provides testimony in court; conducts case related research; and makes recommendation for dispensation of cases.
Identifies community resources designed to meet the needs of probationer.
Attends a variety of meetings, such as intake meetings, probation meetings, supervisor meetings, and management meetings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or related field required; supplemented by five years experience in probation to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as rude/irate customers.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01
I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?
Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
07
How many years of experience do you have in social services, case management or as a probation officer?
Please describe your experience in social services, case management or as a probation officer. Enter n/a if this does not apply.
09
Do you have experience working in a lead or supervisory role?
Please describe your experience in a lead or supervisory role in a court/juvenile justice setting. Verify any information below is also included in the 'Employment History' section of your application. Enter N/A if this does not apply
11
Are you willing and available to participate in a rotating, telephone-based on-call schedule to provide remote supervisory support during designated evenings and weekends, without being required to report on-site?
This position requires completion of skills testing to move forward in the hiring process.
The skills testing information and link will be sent via email, after the closing date of this job announcement.
Please note, failure to complete the assessment will disqualify you from consideration for this position.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
This position requires completion of both a Microsoft Word skills test to move forward in the hiring process. The skills testing information and link will be sent via email after the closing date of this job announcement for applications received that successfully meet qualifications for this position. Skills testing must be completed by Tuesday November 17th, at 11:59 pm. Please note, failure to complete the assessment will disqualify you from consideration for this position.
The purpose of this classification is to supervise the day-to-day operations and staff responsible for providing court ordered supervision and supportive services to court-involved youth, including those subject to such supervision both before and after adjudication.
This position participates in a rotating, telephone-based on-call schedule shared among Probation Supervisors to provide after-hours supervisory support. On-call responsibilities are handled remotely and do not require on-site in person reporting during evening and weekend rotations.
Essential Functions
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
Assists in developing and implementing probation policies and procedures: coordinates probation and supporting services and programs as necessary; reviews dispositions, complaints, custody reports, and social summaries and requests modifications; prepares reports on probation activities, services, and related information; and monitors staff to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures and with all applicable state and local laws.
Reviews case files for completeness and accuracy: reviews cases daily for errors and omissions; ensures the required quality levels; and maintains records relating to cases assigned to probation officers.
Ensures efficient and effective day-to-day operations: advises staff on difficult or sensitive cases; coordinates and authorizes the release of defendants; coordinates with appropriate law enforcement agencies to execute the arrest of probation violators; monitors and maintains office supply levels; and ensures proper operation of office equipment, securing repairs and maintenance as necessary.
Provides probationary supervision for a caseload of offenders; reviews court records and court orders: determines obligations of offenders; conducts intake interviews; collects and records case intake data; explains conditions of probation and related programs and the consequences of probation violation; performs drug screening; maintains regular communication with probationers and closes cases or discharges defendant from supervision per case time limit.
Formulates case plans for offenders: establishes goals and sanctions; secures court ordered or sanctioned services with partnering agencies; monitors compliance with completion of court ordered conditions.
Performs court officer/reporter duties: schedules, prepares, and presents cases within mandated time limits; provides notification of upcoming hearings; identifies witnesses, victims, and other relevant individuals needed to appear in court; prepares and executes subpoenas, and other legal documents; provides testimony in court; conducts case related research; and makes recommendation for dispensation of cases.
Identifies community resources designed to meet the needs of probationer.
Attends a variety of meetings, such as intake meetings, probation meetings, supervisor meetings, and management meetings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or related field required; supplemented by five years experience in probation to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as rude/irate customers.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01
I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
- Yes
- No
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
- Yes
- No
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
- Yes
- No
Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?
- Yes
- No
Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced Degree
- None of the above
If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
07
How many years of experience do you have in social services, case management or as a probation officer?
- No experience
- Less than three years of experience
- Three to five years of experience
- five to seven years of experience
- More than seven years of experience
Please describe your experience in social services, case management or as a probation officer. Enter n/a if this does not apply.
09
Do you have experience working in a lead or supervisory role?
- Yes
- No
Please describe your experience in a lead or supervisory role in a court/juvenile justice setting. Verify any information below is also included in the 'Employment History' section of your application. Enter N/A if this does not apply
11
Are you willing and available to participate in a rotating, telephone-based on-call schedule to provide remote supervisory support during designated evenings and weekends, without being required to report on-site?
- Yes
- No
This position requires completion of skills testing to move forward in the hiring process.
The skills testing information and link will be sent via email, after the closing date of this job announcement.
Please note, failure to complete the assessment will disqualify you from consideration for this position.
- I agree to complete the skills testing.
- I do not agree to complete the skills testing.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question