Adult Probation Officer
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0 Pekin, IL Pekin, IL Full-time Full-time $23.
95 an hour $23.
95 an hour 17 hours ago 17 hours ago 17 hours ago DEPARTMENT:
Court Services/Probation POSITION TITLE:
Adult Probation Officer AFFILIATION:
Union-FOP Tazewell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer NATURE OF WORK Appointed by the Chief Judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, administered by the Director of Court Services and Probation, and under the direct supervision of the Chief Felony or Chief Misdemeanor Officer, this position performs all duties as described in Chapter 730, of the Illinois Compiled Statues, Act 110, Section 12, including investigations and supervision of probationers.
This position is responsible for ensuring that all orders of the Court are successfully completed and for reporting probationer progress to the Court.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise and monitor a caseload of 150 to 250 Prepare pre-sentence, violation, and other reports and appear in Court as Maintain thorough and accurate records of all case Facilitate probationer rehabilitation through networking with and referral to community Provide probationer surveillance through home, work, and other onsite visits in the Ensure that all criminal justice information is used for criminal justice purposes PERIPHERAL DUTIES Through use of Tracker and other computerized programs complete all probation case forms, client records, and Interview probationer and others to acquire case Identify client needs and risks, incorporating prescribed risk/needs assessment Collect and maintain information regarding compliance including but not limited to completion of jail time, public service, treatment, and payment of assessments.
Collect defendant urine samples and conduct preliminary department-approved drug testing Attend all training and departmental meetings as Perform other duties as directed by Chief Probation Officers that are pursuant to establishing a change in work assignment, introduction of new methods of operation, the need to relocate or transfer work to maintain efficiency, or to carry out department functions in emergency REQUIREMENTS OF WORK Education and Experience Must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college/university with studies in Criminal Justice or other related Must have demonstrated experience and proficiency in use of computers, word processing programs, and in Previous work experience in probation, social service, or related field is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to make sound decisions in non-routine Must have sufficient knowledge of psychological, substance abuse, and other areas of mental and physical problems to identify human needs and make appropriate Must be able to establish successful working Must be able to work productively with frequent Must have excellent organizational and time management Must conform to departmental attendance policies and SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be a resident of the state of Illinois within ninety (90) days of Must be certified eligible as a Non-supervisory Probation Officer by the Supreme Court of Illinois-Division of Probation Services Must be on the employment eligibility list maintained by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Must have a valid Illinois motor vehicle operator's TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Computer, printer, copy machines and miscellaneous office equipment, multi-line/function telephones, field radios, cell phones, specimen cups, drug testing kits, mace, squad car.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The qualified incumbent must be able to sit, stand, and walk for varying periods of time, both in and outside of the office environment.
The qualified incumbent must be physically mobile to the degree that he/she is able to engage in self-defense and other moderate physical training.
The qualified incumbent must have good hand-eye coordination and visual ability sufficient to operate computers, multi-function phone systems, field radios, mace aerosols, and motor vehicles.
The qualified incumbent must have hearing and speaking ability which is sufficient to carry on conversations in person and via telephone or field radio.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Effort-Light/Minimal The qualified incumbent will be required to:
sit for substantial periods of time in such activities as interviewing and data entry; walk occasionally within the office and to other county buildings such as courthouse and jail; handle light objects such as staplers, phone, and miscellaneous small office equipment; stand in place for brief periods of time for such tasks as Physical Effort-Light/Moderate The qualified incumbent will be required to:
engage in extensive data entry which utilizes repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements; drive and/or sit in a squad car for substantial periods of time; climb stairs and traverse varying types of terrain in the course of home Physical Effort-Moderate/Considerable The qualified incumbent will be required to:
engage in self-defense and other moderate physical training; engage in interaction with and the transporting of resistant Sensory Attention-Minimal The qualified incumbent will be required to:
see, read, and comprehend case records and other written material; see sufficiently to operate a motor vehicle; hear conversations both in person and through use of phone or field radio; speak for periods of time to interview or provide testimony; Sensory Attention-Moderate/Considerable The qualified incumbent will be required to:
focus attention for considerable periods of time in interviewing and preparing indepth reports such as pre-sentence investigations; focus attention and listen for extended periods of time such as in indepth interviewing, following court proceedings, or providing Sensory Attention-Extreme The qualified incumbent will be required to:
focus attention and listen for extended periods or under stressful conditions such as in interviewing a volatile/violent probationer or in providing crisis WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those a probation officer encounters while performing the routine functions of his/her job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essentials functions.
General Conditions The probation officer will be exposed to an indoor office environment for the largest percentage of his/her work In that offender and community contacts are a requirement of this position, the officer will be exposed to periods of time in squad cars and to outdoor conditions which can involve weather extremes.
Hazardous Conditions The probation officer will be expected to supervise individuals who are considered high-risk for volatile and violent The officer may be exposed to verbal and potential physical abuse.
Due to the nature of work demands and the supervised population, the officer will work in a psychologically stressful Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$23.
95 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Case management:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
0 Pekin, IL Pekin, IL Full-time Full-time $23.
95 an hour $23.
95 an hour 17 hours ago 17 hours ago 17 hours ago DEPARTMENT:
Court Services/Probation POSITION TITLE:
Adult Probation Officer AFFILIATION:
Union-FOP Tazewell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer NATURE OF WORK Appointed by the Chief Judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, administered by the Director of Court Services and Probation, and under the direct supervision of the Chief Felony or Chief Misdemeanor Officer, this position performs all duties as described in Chapter 730, of the Illinois Compiled Statues, Act 110, Section 12, including investigations and supervision of probationers.
This position is responsible for ensuring that all orders of the Court are successfully completed and for reporting probationer progress to the Court.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise and monitor a caseload of 150 to 250 Prepare pre-sentence, violation, and other reports and appear in Court as Maintain thorough and accurate records of all case Facilitate probationer rehabilitation through networking with and referral to community Provide probationer surveillance through home, work, and other onsite visits in the Ensure that all criminal justice information is used for criminal justice purposes PERIPHERAL DUTIES Through use of Tracker and other computerized programs complete all probation case forms, client records, and Interview probationer and others to acquire case Identify client needs and risks, incorporating prescribed risk/needs assessment Collect and maintain information regarding compliance including but not limited to completion of jail time, public service, treatment, and payment of assessments.
Collect defendant urine samples and conduct preliminary department-approved drug testing Attend all training and departmental meetings as Perform other duties as directed by Chief Probation Officers that are pursuant to establishing a change in work assignment, introduction of new methods of operation, the need to relocate or transfer work to maintain efficiency, or to carry out department functions in emergency REQUIREMENTS OF WORK Education and Experience Must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college/university with studies in Criminal Justice or other related Must have demonstrated experience and proficiency in use of computers, word processing programs, and in Previous work experience in probation, social service, or related field is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to make sound decisions in non-routine Must have sufficient knowledge of psychological, substance abuse, and other areas of mental and physical problems to identify human needs and make appropriate Must be able to establish successful working Must be able to work productively with frequent Must have excellent organizational and time management Must conform to departmental attendance policies and SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be a resident of the state of Illinois within ninety (90) days of Must be certified eligible as a Non-supervisory Probation Officer by the Supreme Court of Illinois-Division of Probation Services Must be on the employment eligibility list maintained by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Must have a valid Illinois motor vehicle operator's TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Computer, printer, copy machines and miscellaneous office equipment, multi-line/function telephones, field radios, cell phones, specimen cups, drug testing kits, mace, squad car.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The qualified incumbent must be able to sit, stand, and walk for varying periods of time, both in and outside of the office environment.
The qualified incumbent must be physically mobile to the degree that he/she is able to engage in self-defense and other moderate physical training.
The qualified incumbent must have good hand-eye coordination and visual ability sufficient to operate computers, multi-function phone systems, field radios, mace aerosols, and motor vehicles.
The qualified incumbent must have hearing and speaking ability which is sufficient to carry on conversations in person and via telephone or field radio.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Effort-Light/Minimal The qualified incumbent will be required to:
sit for substantial periods of time in such activities as interviewing and data entry; walk occasionally within the office and to other county buildings such as courthouse and jail; handle light objects such as staplers, phone, and miscellaneous small office equipment; stand in place for brief periods of time for such tasks as Physical Effort-Light/Moderate The qualified incumbent will be required to:
engage in extensive data entry which utilizes repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements; drive and/or sit in a squad car for substantial periods of time; climb stairs and traverse varying types of terrain in the course of home Physical Effort-Moderate/Considerable The qualified incumbent will be required to:
engage in self-defense and other moderate physical training; engage in interaction with and the transporting of resistant Sensory Attention-Minimal The qualified incumbent will be required to:
see, read, and comprehend case records and other written material; see sufficiently to operate a motor vehicle; hear conversations both in person and through use of phone or field radio; speak for periods of time to interview or provide testimony; Sensory Attention-Moderate/Considerable The qualified incumbent will be required to:
focus attention for considerable periods of time in interviewing and preparing indepth reports such as pre-sentence investigations; focus attention and listen for extended periods of time such as in indepth interviewing, following court proceedings, or providing Sensory Attention-Extreme The qualified incumbent will be required to:
focus attention and listen for extended periods or under stressful conditions such as in interviewing a volatile/violent probationer or in providing crisis WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those a probation officer encounters while performing the routine functions of his/her job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essentials functions.
General Conditions The probation officer will be exposed to an indoor office environment for the largest percentage of his/her work In that offender and community contacts are a requirement of this position, the officer will be exposed to periods of time in squad cars and to outdoor conditions which can involve weather extremes.
Hazardous Conditions The probation officer will be expected to supervise individuals who are considered high-risk for volatile and violent The officer may be exposed to verbal and potential physical abuse.
Due to the nature of work demands and the supervised population, the officer will work in a psychologically stressful Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$23.
95 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Case management:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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