County Probation Officer

Polk County•Bartow, FL

9d•$20

About The Position

Oversee the supervision of court-ordered offenders assigned to the County Probation Division. Ensures individuals comply with all court-mandated conditions or are returned to court for further disposition when non-compliant. Plays a critical role in public safety, rehabilitation, and the fair administration of justice through consistent case monitoring, coordination of services, and legal documentation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in criminology, psychology, sociology or a closely related field within 6 months of appointment.
A minimum of one (1) year investigative, criminal justice, case management or related work experience or have successfully completed a documented internship in a related field.
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license at the time of employment.
A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:
Maintains consistent attendance, punctuality, and high ethical standards as essential conditions of employment.
Must possess reliable daily transportation and a working telephone, as the position is subject to call.
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency.
During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Responsibilities

Case Management and Offender Supervision
Receives referrals, conducts interviews, and completes risk assessments to determine the appropriate supervision level and referral site for special conditions.
Provides instruction to offenders regarding the terms of their court-ordered probation, including legal consequences for non-compliance.
Assesses an offender’s capacity to complete community service and assigns worksite placements accordingly.
Coordinates and monitors substance abuse evaluations, treatment, and urinalysis testing.
Schedules and tracks compliance for DUI school, driving courses, anger management, behavior modification, parenting classes, human trafficking awareness, boating and hunting safety, gun safety, victim impact panels, and other court-directed programs.
Maintains progressive, detailed case notes for each individual.
Monitors and manages deadlines tied to each probation sentence to ensure compliance and timely intervention.
Performs intake interviews in accordance with established procedures.
Legal Documentation and Court Involvement
Prepares and submits legal documents such as terminations, modifications, revocations, affidavits of Violation, arrest warrants, and notices to appear.
Attends and testifies in court regarding offender compliance; makes informed sentencing recommendations based on statute, criminal history, and individual circumstances.
Completes thorough, accurate pre-sentence investigations as ordered by the Court, including legally appropriate sentencing recommendations.
Coordination and Reporting
Collaborates with Judges, State Attorneys, Public Defenders, law enforcement, private counsel, Pre-Trial Release, and other criminal justice agencies.
Collects and compiles data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to support the County’s budget process and meet state and federal reporting requirements.
Tracks, manages, and distributes funds related to offender monetary obligations, including restitution and cost of supervision.
Other Responsibilities
Performs related duties as required.