Probation Officer Senior (Sex Offender Team Leader): P&P District #8 South Boston #P0809
About The Position
The Probation Officer Senior supervises and monitors probationers referred by courts and the Parole Board in accordance with Department of Corrections standards. The role supports public safety through supervision, follow-up, use of community resources, and commitment or recommitment when necessary. The position supervises a specialized caseload of high-risk inmates and probationers and performs investigations, casework, and administrative services. It applies evidence-based practices, including effective communication skills and techniques, to promote change. The officer works with probationers, district staff, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans. The role also makes home and community contacts according to case needs and supervision plans; prepares presentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports; and testifies and provides sentencing recommendations to courts and attorneys. The position emphasizes coaching and mentoring line probation officers, covering vacancies, training new staff, and reviewing district presentence reports.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of the adult criminal justice system, case management, and counseling techniques.
- Ability to interact professionally with staff, probationers, community resources, and the public.
- Ability to manage time and prioritize work assignments to meet timelines and goals.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience preparing written reports and presenting reports to official outside audiences.
- Experience conducting interviews to gather information.
- Experience working directly with adult supervisees on program management and reentry planning.
- Education or equivalent applicable experience or training in criminal justice, public administration, social science, counseling, or a related field.
- Experience facilitating offender treatment groups.
- Experience working in a probation and parole district office.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor probationers from courts and the Parole Board in accordance with DOC standards.
- Promote public safety through supervision, follow-up, community resources, and commitment or recommitment when necessary.
- Supervise a specialized caseload of high-risk inmates and probationers.
- Perform investigations, casework, and administrative services.
- Apply evidence-based practices and communication techniques to promote change among probationers.
- Collaborate with probationers, district staff, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
- Make home and community contacts based on case needs and supervision plans.
- Prepare presentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports in a timely manner.
- Testify and provide sentencing recommendations to the court and attorneys.
- Coach and mentor line probation officers, cover vacancies, train new staff, and review presentence reports for the district.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
