Probation Officer- Pretrial Investigation

Lake County•Waukegan, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in probation and other community supervision services. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the probationer to solve problems and to make necessary adjustments to reduce law-violating behavior. Supervision of the defendants conduct in the community and adherence to court ordered conditions is also integral to the position. Officers also serve investigatory functions and submit reports to the court regarding defendant social and criminal histories. Work requires the use of independent judgment, initiative, and familiarity with standards, policies, and functions of the 19th Judicial Circuit.

Requirements

Knowledge of, and proficient use of, Core Correctional Practices and other evidence-based practices and tools such as: risk assessments, motivational interviewing, targeted interventions, positive reinforcement, outcome measures and feedback
Good knowledge of modern social service practices and casework philosophy, methods and practices
Good knowledge of the methods, practices, and procedures of investigation
Ability to deal with difficult offenders in the community
Ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations
Possession of a significant level of ethical integrity
Ability to effectively problem solve
Ability to write reports and routine business correspondence
Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, judges, attorneys, clients, and the general public
Work with mathematical concepts.
Good knowledge of PC operations and software (Word processing and spreadsheet) are required
Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably with major course work in criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, psychology, or related field.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must be a resident of Illinois. (May reside in Wisconsin with prior approval)
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must pass an extensive criminal background check.
Must pass a physical examination

Nice To Haves

Certification from the Illinois Office of Statewide Pretrial Services. OSPS website: www.ILOSPS.gov

Responsibilities

Provides meaningful interaction and interventions with the client
Can involve facilitation (group or individual) of evidence-based services to clients
Responds to emergency situations that arise for client crisis intervention and provides appropriate follow-up services
Appears in court to provide oral reports or testimony on assigned defendants and/or probationers (e.g. bond hearings, status hearings, sentencing hearings, trials, etc.)
Keeps complete, timely and accurate records, reports, logs and case files on each probationer
Makes referrals for supportive services and maintains contact with agency for the duration of the service
Completes reports filed with the court, such as Bond Reports, Risk Assessments, IPS and Problem-Solving Court Assessments, Status Reports, Criminal History Reports, Limited Inquiries or as assigned or ordered by the court
Completes comprehensive Probation and Compliance Intakes and/or Pretrial Orientations
Maintains LEADS certifications as required
Conducts urinalysis and breathalyzer testing
Monitors defendant’s compliance with court ordered conditions
Processes requests for Petitions for Revocation per policy on clients
Imposes Administrative Sanctions on clients per policy
Collects DNA samples and submits to the Illinois State Police.
Regular and ongoing contact with victims and/or collateral contacts
May be required to work evenings and weekends as assigned
May be required to be on-call during conventional and non-conventional (evening/weekends) hours as assigned
Tracks all pending and court outcomes on assigned clients