Adult Probation/Parole Officer

COUNTY OF BUCKS • Doylestown, PA • 1h ago

COUNTY OF BUCKS

JOB TITLE: Adult Probation Officer JOB CODE: 0518 DEPARTMENT: Adult Probation & Parole UNION: 07 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt GRADE: 518

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for assigned cases that may include adult pre-sentence investigations, pre-parole investigations and supervision of probationers and parolees in accordance with Court requirements and established professional standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts pre-sentence and pre-parole investigations obtaining pertinent information both social and economic from defendants, complainants, police officers, relatives and others who may have a bearing on the case.

Prepares summaries and reports of investigations for their supervisor's review.

Attends and presents the information at hearings before the Court.

Administers a validated risk and needs assessment tool at initial contact and every 6 months throughout supervision.

Employs the Risk-Needs-Responsivity Model to match level of services to identified risk and need of offender.

Supervises probationers and parolees, in the community, to assist them in an effective rehabilitation, utilizing evidence based supervision practices to address the criminogenic needs of offenders

Refers offenders to available community based resources to address identified criminogenic needs.

Meets with probationers and parolees in their homes, place of employment and/or in the office.

Meets with their supervisor weekly for case and policy reviews.

Prepares reports concerning the assignment and maintains records.

Reports unusual conditions or questionable items to supervisor.

Arrests and transports probationers and parolees who are in violation.

Must complete and maintain annual certification in the departmentally approved defensive tactics and verbal de-escalation systems.

Required to participate in and certify in Physical Conflict Control Training, which involves training in arrest/transportation techniques and self-defense; which involves physical dexterity including the ability to subdue non-compliant and or potentially hostile offenders.

Performs similar or related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's Degree in behavioral sciences.

Candidates with a Master's Degree in the social sciences or two years' full-time counseling experience in an approved social agency will be considered for appointment at the full performance Probation Officer level.

Must possess minimum computer skills.

Possess good telephone and communications skills.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have own car.

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