Community Supervision Ofc 1

Georgia Department of Revenue•Milledgeville, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Supervision Officer 1 position is located in the Ocmulgee Circuit, covering Baldwin, Greene, Hancock, Jasper, Jones, Morgan, Putnam, and Wilkinson Counties, with the listed location of Milledgeville, Georgia. The Department of Community Supervision monitors, coaches, and provides opportunities for successful outcomes for people under parole and probation supervision. The role works alongside local, state, and federal agencies to promote public safety in a flexible hybrid work environment. The position requires wearing a department-provided uniform, badge, and firearm. The officer must successfully complete POST-required Basic Community Supervision Officer Training (BCSOT), including weapons, Taser, and OC spray qualifications, and must successfully complete the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program. Medical clearance is required. The posting may close when a suitable candidate pool or candidate has been selected.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Meet the prerequisites and complete the Georgia P.O.S.T.-required Basic Community Supervision Officer Training (BCSOT) certification.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a valid driver's license.
Meet the legal requirements for peace officers prescribed by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.
Obtain medical clearance and successfully complete required training, including shooting, carrying a weapon, Taser qualifications, and OC spray qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration, or a closely related field.
Internship, practicum, or volunteer experience in probation, parole, corrections, law enforcement, social services, or a related human services setting.
Knowledge of evidence-based supervision practices and basic case management principles.
Experience preparing written reports, case notes, or legal documentation.
One year of experience working effectively with diverse populations while maintaining professional boundaries in a professional, academic, or volunteer setting.
Experience conducting interviews, intakes, or assessments as part of professional or academic experience.
Organization, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload by creating case plans, conducting community surveillance, enforcing probation and parole conditions, investigating violations, linking individuals to community resources, and making referrals and case recommendations.
Prepare, review, and maintain case files, including background checks, DNA and drug testing, fingerprinting, and photographing for new cases.
Write detailed case notes and reports, complete sentence computations, and process early terminations.
Work closely with counselors and treatment providers, and conduct substance-use and mental-health screenings and assessments.
Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders.
Conduct interviews, prepare testimony, and testify in court and parole revocation hearings.
Conduct arrests and searches in the office and field.
Complete POST-required Basic Community Supervision Officer Training and the Field Training Officer Program.
Perform other related duties as assigned.