Probation Officer

Office of the Chief Judge/ Adult Probation Department-Cook County • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Operating under the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Adult Probation Department administers a wide range of programs covering both standard and specialized probation supervision and pretrial and presentence services. Through its programs, the Adult Probation Department provides the court with pertinent information at many stages of the criminal justice process, enhances public safety, compensates victims of crime and holds offenders accountable while affording them opportunities to make positive changes in their lives. The majority of Adult Probation Department resources are dedicated to probation supervision, while residing in the community. Department probation officers assist individuals in complying with their conditions of supervision through guidance, surveillance and referrals to service providers for treatment, education and employment services.

Requirements

• Establish residency in the State of Illinois within 90 days of appointment.
• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college/university, preferably with major coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work or related social sciences.
• Ability to master various computer systems utilized by Adult Probation Department.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• A valid Illinois driver’s license and a good driving record, along with the availability of an insured motor vehicle.
• Ability to collect and process urinalysis drug tests and oral DNA samples.
• Ability to service clients in their homes and in the community, in accordance with department policy.
• Ability to conduct a criminal background check, as determined by the Illinois State Police.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, at any location serviced by the courts and/or Probation Department.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice.
• Ability to establish priorities and a course of action for handling multiple tasks.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within prescribed limits and complete miscellaneous projects and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to complete all duties as assigned.
• Possess the ability to complete field work, which may entail ability to get in and out of a car, climb stairs and walk moderate distances.
• Possess the ability to complete and pass control tactics training.
• Possess the ability to remain seated at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen.
• Possess the ability to intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies.
• Possess the ability to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation.
• Possess the ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Possess the ability to travel to various sites to conduct and facilitate training.
• Possess the ability to use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis
• Possess the ability to work in-person 100% of the scheduled work week.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in complying with their conditions of supervision through guidance
• Surveillance
• Referrals to service providers for treatment, education and employment services
• Collect and process urinalysis drug tests and oral DNA samples
• Service clients in their homes and in the community, in accordance with department policy
• Conduct a criminal background check, as determined by the Illinois State Police
• Complete all duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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