Statewide Associate Probation Officer - Office of the Commissioner of Probation

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•United States, Massachusetts, Off of the Comm of Probation, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Probation Officer assists with the daily operations of a probation department. Duties include completing pre-trial intake investigations and case-specific intakes, documenting court activities, covering the probation office counter, and supervising certain administrative and pre-trial/conditions-of-release cases that do not involve GPS or remote alcohol testing. The officer represents the probation department in court, provides information to judges and attorneys, records dispositions, and prepares conditions-of-release or probation forms and other required forms, except those related to GPS and Remote Breath Alcohol enrollment. This is a statewide posting that may be used for up to one year to fill vacancies at courts throughout Massachusetts. Applicants select the regions where they wish to be considered. A selected candidate is assigned a primary court location and may travel to other courts in the assigned region based on operational needs. The position may be assigned to a courthouse probation department or a specialized unit, including the Administrative Supervision Unit or Warrant Management Unit, and may involve district, juvenile, superior, probate and family, or satellite courts. The position is part of the NAGE bargaining unit and does not require supervision of others. Employment is contingent on passing a criminal record check.

Requirements

Associate degree.
Three years of related work experience in human services, criminal justice, or the Trial Court; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software.
Knowledge of departmental and court policies and procedures, court proceedings and terminology, case management systems, MPS Policies and Standards, Trial Court Standards, probation policies, protocols and forms, and conditions of release and probation.
Organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail.
Ability to establish effective working relationships, prepare clear and accurate reports, maintain appropriate records and confidentiality, communicate effectively orally and in writing, work independently, and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work in an office or similar indoor environment with frequent exposure to hostile or irate individuals and individuals with known violent backgrounds.
Pass a criminal record check.
Upload a current resume to the PageUp profile during the application process.
Apply directly through the Trial Court Employment page; applications through Mass Careers will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepare cases for court, provide coverage at the probation office counter, and record conditions and dispositions in court.
Oversee administrative and pre-trial/conditions-of-release cases that do not involve GPS or remote alcohol testing, take corrective action as needed, and bring non-compliance to a supervisor's attention.
Complete intakes for indigency recommendations and prepare arraignment information for the court.
Write conditions of release or conditions of probation when required.
Provide probationers or defendants with referrals or information needed to comply with case conditions, excluding GPS and Remote Breath Alcohol testing.
Track community service completed by defendants.
Under the direction of the (F)(A)(C)PO, request that a warrant be issued in court for offender non-compliance.
Assist with printing and distributing SOAR and follow local office policy.
Work in an assigned probation department or specialized work unit and travel to courts within the assigned region as required.
Perform other duties as required.