Adult Probation Officer - Union County PA

Job Description

Union County Probation is currently accepting applications for a full-time Adult Probation Officer.  This position is responsible for the supervision of adult offenders to ensure they comply with conditions of probation and parole, to take appropriate action when conditions are violated, and to provide assistance to clients.

Salary Range:  $41,350 - $44,530 (Depending on experience level)

Job Requirement

• Supervises adult offenders assigned to probation or parole; establishes and maintains contact; makes home visits to assess and evaluate an individual’s situation and needs; ensures compliance with terms of parole/probation; takes appropriate action for violations; assists clients in finding employment, housing and other services; refers clients to social, medical and other services; provides counsel, advice, guidance and direction; maintains related documentation.
• Conducts pre-sentence investigations; compiles information from case participants; assesses prior behavior, criminal records and other factors; makes recommendations; submits information and recommendations to court; ensures collection of restitution, fees and other court-ordered payments.

• Plans and organizes caseload, establishing priorities and scheduling appointments; prepares and maintains a variety of confidential records both manually and automated; maintains a database of cases. 

• Attends and participates in various legal proceedings; presents materials regarding the offender’s participation and compliance with court-ordered obligations; and recommends action in the offender’s case.

• Performs related duties; conducts urine drug screens; hooks up clients on electronic monitoring; supervises prisoners in work-release programs; assists prisoners in locating employment; allocates work-release paycheck as appropriate; arrests parole/probation violators; transports prisoners; prepares notice of parole/probation violations, etc.

• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, presentence investigation reports, transfer packets, chronologies, work release allocation forms, close-outs, revocation requests, sentencing guidelines, or other documents.

• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, transfer packets, drug, alcohol and psychological assessments, criminal histories, driving records, court orders, time sheets, medical records and documents, work release checks, sentencing orders, policies, procedures, directories, reference materials, sentencing guidelines manual, chronologies, rules and regulations, codes and ordinances, laws and statutes, or other documentation; reviews, completes, proofreads, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

• Communicates with supervisor, County employees, offenders, court officials, attorneys, law enforcement officers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. 

• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, codes, regulations; conducts research and maintains an awareness of new issues, methods, equipment, trends and advances in the profession; reads updates and other professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in continuing education activities; attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

• Operates a vehicle, a personal computer, general office equipment, law enforcement equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License

• Must achieve and maintain a license to carry a firearm.

• Must achieve and maintain certification as a CRN evaluator and JNET.

A full job description can be obtained from the Union County Human Resource Office.

Candidates must complete a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background investigation.

Applications or resumes must be submitted to the Human Resource Office no later than Thurday, January 31, 2025.

Union County is an EOE.

Company Description

Union County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,681. Its county seat is Lewisburg. The county was created on March 22, 1813, from part of Northumberland County. Its name is an allusion to the federal Union. 

We encourage you to review our current job postings and apply for a career with us today. A full job description and application can be obtained at www.unioncountypa.org or
picked up at the HR Office located at 155 N 15th Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Union County, Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Benefits

401(a) - Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Group Health and Major Medical with prescription drug coverage - County contribution 80% 

• Choice of PPO or HDHP with HSA

ConnectCare3 Clinical Services

• Patient Advocacy
• Nurse Navigation
• Chronic Disease Management & Prevention
• Nutrition Education
• Tobacco Cessation

Wellness Program

Paid Time off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday)

Voluntary Benefits

• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• 457 Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Training and Development

Educational Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement