Probation Officer

Office of the Chief Judge/ Adult Probation Department-Cook County•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Operating under the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Adult Probation Department administers a wide range of programs covering both standard and specialized probation supervision and pretrial and presentence services. Through its programs, the Adult Probation Department provides the court with pertinent information at many stages of the criminal justice process, enhances public safety, compensates victims of crime and holds offenders accountable while affording them opportunities to make positive changes in their lives. The majority of Adult Probation Department resources are dedicated to probation supervision, while residing in the community. Department probation officers assist individuals in complying with their conditions of supervision through guidance, surveillance and referrals to service providers for treatment, education and employment services.

Requirements

Establish residency in the State of Illinois within 90 days of appointment.
Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college/university, preferably with major coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work or related social sciences.
Ability to master various computer systems utilized by Adult Probation Department.
Ability to pass a background check.
A valid Illinois driver’s license and a good driving record, along with the availability of an insured motor vehicle.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, at any location serviced by the courts and/or Probation Department.
Establish and maintain residency with the State of Illinois within six(6) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Preferably with major coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work or related social sciences.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals in complying with their conditions of supervision through guidance, surveillance and referrals to service providers for treatment, education and employment services.
Collect and process urinalysis drug tests and oral DNA samples.
Service clients in their homes and in the community, in accordance with department policy.
Conduct a criminal background check, as determined by the Illinois State Police.
Perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice.
Establish priorities and a course of action for handling multiple tasks.
Exercise independent judgment within prescribed limits and complete miscellaneous projects and problem solving.
Work independently.
Complete all duties as assigned.