Statewide Associate Probation Officer - Office of the Commissioner of Probation

Massachusetts Trial Court • Boston, MA

12d • $58,838 - $85,930 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Probation Officer assists with daily probation department operations, including pre-trial intake investigations and case-specific intakes, documenting court activity, providing counter coverage, and supervising specified administrative and pre-trial cases that do not involve GPS or remote alcohol testing. The officer represents the probation department in court, provides information to judges and attorneys, records dispositions, and prepares conditions of release or probation and other required forms, except GPS and Remote Breath Alcohol enrollment and related forms.

The position is hired by region and may be assigned to a primary court location, with travel to other courts and specialized work units within the region as operational needs require. Assignments may include district, juvenile, superior, probate and family, or satellite courts. The role works under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer or designee and does not supervise others. Work takes place in an office or similar indoor environment and involves frequent exposure to hostile or irate individuals and people with known violent backgrounds. The role requires light physical work, including occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds of force.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• Three years of related work experience in human services, criminal justice, or the Trial Court; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of departmental and court policies and procedures, court proceedings and terminology, case management systems, MPS Policies and Standards, Trial Court Standards, probation policies, protocols and forms, and conditions of release and probation.
• Skill in organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships; prepare clear and accurate reports; maintain appropriate records and confidentiality; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and work independently while following oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases for court, provide coverage at the probation office counter, and record conditions and dispositions in court.
• Oversee administrative and pre-trial/conditions-of-release caseloads that do not involve GPS or remote alcohol testing; take corrective action as needed and bring non-compliance to a supervisor’s attention.
• Complete intakes for indigency recommendations and prepare arraignment information for the court.
• Write conditions of release or conditions of probation when required.
• Provide probationers or defendants with referrals or information needed to comply with case conditions, except for GPS and Remote Breath Alcohol testing.
• Track community service completed by defendants.
• Under the direction of the (F)(A)(C)PO, request that a warrant be issued in court for offender non-compliance.
• Assist with printing and distributing SOAR and follow local office policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree