Probation Officer Trainee

Suffolk County, NY•Hauppauge, NY

56d•$45,388 - $97,849

About The Position

The Suffolk County Probation Department is currently seeking candidates for the role of Probation Officer Trainee. This is a one-year traineeship used to appoint individuals to an entry-level Probation Officer position. Under direct supervision, an employee in this class assists in the performance of professional probation work related to the Intake, Investigation and Supervision functions in the Probation Department. Trainees receive continuous on-the-job training while performing duties of a limited professional nature. The term of probation is one (1) year, during which time incumbents will be required to satisfactorily complete a supervised in-service training program regarding the investigation, supervision, coaching and counseling duties and responsibilities of a Probation Officer. All work receives close and continuing supervision by superiors through consultations and observations of office and field activities. Upon successful completion of the one (1) year traineeship, the incumbent achieves permanent competitive status as a Probation Officer without further examination. A Probation Officer Trainee is a Peace Officer pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 and may be authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of his/her duties. Does related work as required.

Requirements

Graduation from a college with federally authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor's Degree or higher, including at least thirty (30) credit hours in the social or behavioral sciences.
At the time of appointment and during employment in this title employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
Candidates must be a United States Citizen at the time of appointment.
There will be a qualifying psychological evaluation.
There will be a qualifying medical evaluation.
Candidates will be required to successfully complete the State Requirements of Peace Officer Training and Firearms Training as per New York State Criminal Procedure Law, § 2.30.