Probation Officer

COWETA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • Newnan, GA

4h • $29

About The Position

Performs protective service work supervising offenders and ensuring compliance with court ordered probation, preparing and submitting reports, maintaining confidential records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Assistant Chief Probation Officer and Chief Probation Officer.

Requirements

• General knowledge of the principles, objectives, and techniques of the criminal justice and community corrections system
• General knowledge of the techniques and means of interviewing and investigating
• General knowledge of casework methods and control practices
• Ability to conduct interviews and investigations and analyze attitudes and behavior problems objectively
• Ability to interpret code sections and other legislation
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court personnel, mental health providers, County offices, community service agencies, probationers and the general public.
• Bachelor's degree with coursework in criminal justice, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of Georgia State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Law Enforcement Training or Basic Probation or Parole certification.
• No previous history of any POST disciplinary action(s).
• Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State and Federal records.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Georgia with a favorable driving history (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Supervises offenders to ensure compliance with all court ordered obligations including community service, restitution payment, drug and alcohol screens, anger management classes, substance abuse education, shoplifting prevention program, continuing education classes, behavioral health needs, etc.
• Visit probationers at home, work or elsewhere to ensure compliance with court orders.
• Arrest and transport probation violators in a safe and legal manner.
• Maintains confidential records; prepares reports as required by the State to include status reports, violation reports, requests for early release, show cause, capias and letters of completion of supervision.
• Acts as court liaison/representative for court mandates services; attends and testifies in court; completes intake paperwork on new referrals.
• Participates in various required meetings and agency functions as needed.
• Maintains current working knowledge required for the position at the department, Federal, State and local level.
• Responds to inquiries from court personnel, judges, elected officials, County employees and the general public via telephone and other methods of communication.
• Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level