OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB
To investigate, counsel and/or supervise a caseload of juvenile or adult offenders, probationers and parolees, and to attempt to successfully reintegrate them back into the community as law-abiding citizens; to assist the courts with probation situation, and to enforce the policies and procedures of Probation and Parole. Duties vary slightly according to the specific assignments of the individual Probation Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS
A. EDUCATION/TRAINING
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of eighteen (18) credits in one or a combination of the following social or behavioral sciences fields of study: sociology, psychology, criminology, administration of justice, counseling, or social work. Valid PA driver’s license and Act 33/34 clearance required. Must complete 40 hours of in-service training per year which may include firearms qualifications.

B. WORK EXPERIENCE
1 year of human services related experience preferred. OR, any acceptable combination of equivalent training and/or education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB
1. Conducts social case histories, intake interviews and pre-sentence investigations of offenders, interviewing offender, victim, police, family, employer, associates and other individuals with knowledge of offender.
2. Prepares reports on the outcome of investigations, analyzing information gathered and recommending appropriate rehabilitative action to court.
3. Provides counseling and other supportive services to help probationers in their personal, social and economic adjustments to the community.
4. Maintains contact and schedules meetings with family, friends, employers, clergy and other persons concerned with aiding probationers.
5. Conducts investigations to monitor probationers' activities and to prevent or remove harmful activities and influences.
6. Conducts random drug/alcohol testing as required; also urine tests and reporting of results.
7. Enforces court orders and makes or assists in making arrests or re-arrests of probationers when necessary.
8. Collects fines, costs and restitutions as necessary.
9. Appears and testifies as an expert witness at court hearings and prepares reports for the courts as needed.
10. Conducts pre-violation hearings.
11. Conducts research on whereabouts of missing probationers/parolees and locates them as quickly as possible.
12. Sets up treatment plans for sentenced inmates as requested.
13. Prepares and secures out-of-home placements for juvenile offenders, makes contacts with organizations and institutions and supervises juveniles placed in those institutions.
14. Maintains day notes, records and files on probationers and prepares reports as required.
15. Utilizes equipment such as phones, typewriter, drug testing equipment, handcuff, shackles and breathalyzers.
16. Interprets PA Crime Code in relation to offense.
17. Transports offenders to appropriate placements and/or hearings.

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB
1. Interacts with internal departments and outside agencies,
physicians, schools, insurances, etc. in regard to supervision of clients.
2. Serves bench warrants; writes court orders as needed.
3. Acts as a community resource contact as needed.
4. Participates in ongoing staff training and probation and parole techniques.
5. Performs other job-related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives occasional instruction and some supervision from Supervisor in regard to daily work duties.

SUPERVISION GIVEN
None

WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Works indoors in adequate work space, lighting and ventilation, but with fluctuations in temperatures.
2. Works with average indoor exposure to noise, but subject to frequent disruptions and moderate degree of stress.
3. Above average indoor exposure to dust/dirt.
4. May require on call work hours as needed.
5. Works daily with volatile and potentially hostile or aggressive offenders, including office area with no escape route and no security protection.
6. Travels frequently when necessary to perform in home visits or to transport offenders.
7. Applicants must be able and willing to work and travel in all weather conditions.
8. Applicants must be able to work non-traditional work hours including afternoon/evening shifts along with late night / early morning hours.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS
1. Must possess ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions.
2. Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the work day, with occasional pushing, pulling, standing, walking, twisting, driving, reaching as necessary to carry out essential job functions.
3. Requires coordinated dexterity of fingers/hands; feet/legs; torso as necessary to carry out essential work duties
4. Sedentary work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of fifty to seventy-five pounds.
5. Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position.
6. Must be able to physically and mentally react quickly in the event of a disturbance or physical outbreak.
7. Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work.
8. Must be able to mentally react quickly to offenders needs during supervisory/counseling sessions.
9. Must be able to work with clients who carry or who may carry the active hepatitis, HIV or other infectious diseases.
10. Must possess the ability to restrain uncontrollable clients and to make arrests when necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,314.50 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• related human services: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person