Probation Officer

Town of Smyrna•Smyrna, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform probation work involving supervising activities of offenders placed on probation by the courts. The probation officer supervises offenders and interacts with courts and judicial officials on a regular basis. Duties and responsibilities include attending court sessions, determining level of supervision necessary for individual probationers, providing limited counseling, and referring clients to probation assistance programs, and conferring with law enforcement and court personnel in matters pertaining to violation of probation by clients, maintaining and submitting data for monthly and quarterly reports and performing other tasks as assigned. Reports to Chief Probation Officer.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee Driver's license.
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, psychology, social work, human services, or related work from an appropriately accredited institution.
2 years of experience as a Tennessee Probation/Parole Officer; law enforcement, criminal court, legal system, or related field is preferred.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Nice To Haves

law enforcement, criminal court, legal system, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Meets with probationers in office according to established schedules, or more often as necessary, advising clients of provisions of probation agreements and ensuring adherence to agreements, and providing limited counseling and referring clients to community-based probation assistance programs, as necessary.
Enforces rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; maintains a secure and peaceful environment in the building.
Maintains logs, records, and reports of all contacts with clients and completes Probation Orders, Expiration of Probation Orders, and Probation Violations.
Attends court hearings to provide testimony regarding offenders, make recommendations regarding their status, and acquires additional offenders as assigned by the Judge.
Confers with district attorney's office, judges and/or law enforcement personnel about clients' violations of probation terms or other need to amend probation status, and amends probationers' files accordingly; testifies in court as to probationers' status and adherence to reporting schedules and other terms of probation, as appropriate.
Insures the proper maintenance and update of all offenders' files and audits them to insure compliance with existing regulations and standards.
Obtains urine samples from probationers for drug-use analysis.
Makes recommendations regarding the level of supervision, changes in status, and revocation of offenders in their caseload.
Maintains effective working relationships with local judges, judicial officials, attorneys, local law enforcement agencies, and service providers.
Oversees the tabulation of fees from offenders and insures that the funds are properly deposited and accounted for.
Interacts with family members of offenders to obtain information, explain legal actions, status of offenders, and progress.
Meets all established deadlines and perform all job related duties in a timely manner.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, or other software programs.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees, clients, visitors, and other individuals.
Communicates effectively with supervisor, employees, other departments, law enforcement personnel, court personnel, attorneys, visitors, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or Town Manager.