Probation Officer

Training is completed

• JOB SUMMARY :

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  Performs various professional casework tasks

  involving juveniles and adults under Court supervision; does

  related work as required.

• DISTINGUISHING

FEATURES OF THE CLASS :

This position

involves the planning and implementation of the probation / parole

supervision plan for adult and juveniles on court supervision. The

selected candidate will work directly with the offenders supervised

by the department, having a caseload of adult or juvenile offenders

in the Bradford County area. Court reports, such as presentence

investigation reports are prepared as assigned. Guidance and

oversight is provided by the Chief Probation Officer, Assistant

Chief Probation Officer and P.O. Supervisor.

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• JOB FUNCTIONS :
• Supervises criminal

offenders sentenced through the Bradford County Court of Common

Pleas.

• Assist in the implementation of

evidence-based practices to reduce the likelihood of

recidivism.

• Makes visits to homes as well
• as office contacts;
• Makes arrests and

transports criminal offenders.

• Monitors

behavior and rehabilitation of adults and / or juveniles involved in

• the criminal justice system;
• Makes Court

appearances for testimony in adult and juvenile matters;

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• Appears in the Courtroom during sentencing and

arraignments and assists the Judge and District Attorney with any

• problems that arise;
• Attends Court for

Probation, Parole Revocation hearings to present his / her case and

assist the District Attorney’s Office with prosecution;

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• Keeps records and makes electronic case note
• entries;
• Promotes community organizations
• and services in the interest of probationers;

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• Prepares and dictates reports as required.

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• Performs other duties as assigned.

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• PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must have the ability to record, convey, and present information,

• explain procedures, and follow instructions;

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• Must be able to sit for long periods of time with frequent

periods of standing, walking, and occasional twisting, reaching,

pulling, and pushing required for obtaining files, doing

• inspections or other job duties;
• Dexterity

requirements range from simple to complex movements of

fingers / hands, legs / feet, or torso to carry out job duties;

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• Sedentary work with occasional lifting, 15-20
• pounds;
• Must complete a psychological

evaluation administered by the department and subsequent training

certifications in order to carry department issued firearm, OC

spray, baton, and handcuffs.

• Ability to

cope with physical and mental stress of the position;

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• Must be able to handle hostile environments and

situations and implement the Use of Force continuum when

necessary.

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and

ABILITIES :

Good knowledge of modern social

• service practices and casework philosophy, methods and practices;

good knowledge of applicable laws; good knowledge of resource

agencies and law enforcement agencies; good knowledge of individual

and group behavior; ability to deal with children and adults under

trying circumstances; ability and desire to work successfully with

people and to make independent decisions; ability to plan and

organize work; ability to understand and interpret laws and

regulations; ability to deal firmly and effectively with the

public; tact; pleasing personality; integrity.

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• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE and TRAINING :

Some

experience as a professional probation officer and / or graduation

from a college or university of recognized standing with major work

in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work or a

related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and

training which provides the required knowledges, skills and

abilities.

Job Type : Full-time

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Pay : From $18.00 per hour

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Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Employee

assistance program

• Employee discount

Health insurance

• Life insurance
• Military

leave

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

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• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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  Education :

  Bachelor's (Required)

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  License / Certification :

• Driver's License

(Required)

Ability to Commute :

Towanda, PA 18848 (Required)

Ability to

Relocate :

• Towanda, PA 18848 : Relocate before starting

work (Required)

Work Location : In

person