Probation Officer (Criminal Division)

New Jersey Courts•Trenton, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work. The Mercer Vicinage is seeking highly motivated, detail-oriented candidates with excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and technical skills for Probation Officer positions in the Criminal Division. We are looking for self-starters interested in making a difference to perform the following duties: interview defendants and victims of crime to prepare pre-sentence and pre-trial investigations reports; investigate defendants by checking criminal history records and contacting other agencies such as probation departments and courts; contact other agencies such as banks, insurance companies, credit card companies and hospitals for restitution information; contact drug treatment facilities regarding probationers' progress and child support agencies regarding custodial issues; supervise adults or juveniles placed on probation; monitor and enforce court orders and conditions of probation; and/or identify service needs and required interventions; conduct field work including home and jail visitations. The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any area, which includes or is supplemented by 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences.
Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.
Applicants are required to submit a photocopy of their transcript at the time of application.
If selected, an official college or university transcript is required prior to start date.
Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.
US citizenship is not required.
Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.
All persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
Applicants must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable.
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Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable.
Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.

Nice To Haves

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Are you a veteran? If so, please indicate this information in your cover letter and/or resume.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Monitoring case flow
Interviewing clients/customers
Analyzing case histories
Monitoring and enforcing conditions of court orders
Identifying clients'/customers' case management needs
Coordinating services for clients/customers
Reviewing documents submitted to the court for compliance with court rules and approved practices
Scheduling case management conferences and case proceedings
Ensuring the timely disposition and entry of all orders and subsequent proceedings
Conducting investigations and writing reports
Making recommendations to the court
Preparing cases for hearings
Assembling case files, documents, exhibits for hearings, trials, or board meetings
Establishing working relationships with divisions, vicinages, or other outside organizations
Advising judges and management on case issues
Performing related duties as required
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position