Probation Officer

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Job Summary

Generally, supervise adult and/or juvenile clients who are either awaiting disposition of misdemeanor and felony matters or who have been sentenced to community-based supervision and reside within the jurisdiction of the 22nd Judicial Circuit. Officers are also responsible for supervising and facilitating Intrastate and Interstate cases. Conduct and file investigations, including Pre-Sentence Investigations, Juvenile Social Histories and any other investigations ordered by the Court.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake and supervision for all probation cases assigned in accordance with operational standards as published by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, Probation Division as well as the policies and procedures of the Department of Probation & Court Services, including the use of evidence-based practices.
• Utilize an approved risk assessment tool and work in conjunction with the offender under the direction of a supervisor to develop case management plans.
• Maintain the official case record and report to the Court information about client progress through regular monitoring, substance testing, and treatment and counseling reports.
• Visit clients, their families, and other related parties, at home, at work, at treatment facilities, in detention/county jail, and other approved locations throughout the community.
• Investigate and report alleged violations of probation and testify to such in Court as needed.
• Direct and refer probationers to appropriate community resources.
• Attend court hearings, testify in court, and prepare written reports for the court.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree from an academically accredited college or university; preferably in criminal justice or social services.
• Previous experience in probation or social work is preferable.

Other Qualifications:

Any sworn staff/probation officer employed by the Department of Court Services and Probation shall be a citizen of the United States and be a resident of the State of Illinois within 90 days, as established by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, of the date of appointment.

BENEFITS:

• 3 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, and 2 vision plans to choose from.
• Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans
• Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for EE and dependents.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days and 14 paid holidays.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening.

McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status or disability.