Probation Officer

Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as a Probation Officer and become a vital part of the justice system’s rehabilitation process. In this role, you will assess, supervise, and support individuals on probation to promote positive behavioral change and reduce recidivism. Your proactive approach will help offenders reintegrate into society responsibly while ensuring community safety. This position offers an engaging opportunity to make a meaningful impact through active intervention, case management, and collaboration with various community agencies.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The formal education equivalent of a standard two-year college course of study (90 quarter hours/60 semester hours) or have four years law enforcement experience, at the time of appointment; any private probation officer who was employed as of July 1, 1996 and who had at least six months of experience as a private probation officer, or any person employed as a probation officer by a county, municipality, or consolidated government as of March 1, 2006, shall be exempt from such college requirements. Documentation of education, law enforcement experience, and POST certification is required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises misdemeanor probationers ensuring their compliance with court mandates by reviewing court conditions, meeting with probationer face to face or via telephone.
• Collects court fines and fees.
• Reviews multiple reports as required and/or necessary to ensure probationers are being compliant per company policy and/or local office policy.
• Prepares and/or collects data for revocation hearing for the appropriate jail or court.
• May be required to attend and participate in violation of probation hearings concerning cases supervised.
• Updates case management system with probationer compliance information, progress and related information.
• Prepares cases to be modified by reviewing file and completing appropriate forms.
• Prepares Violation of Probation Report/ warrants on a weekly basis and submits to the courts after prior review/approval by Team Leader or designated office representative.
• Submits cases to be closed in a timely manner according to court mandates and company policy.
• Conducts drug/alcohol tests as needed or assigned.
• May attend court/jail to assist with the intake process.
• May act as liaison between the courts and consults with local judges to discuss a particular case or individual client.
• May assist in the on-the-job training of new probation officers by serving as a mentor.
• Conducts case audits of caseload to ensure compliance with company rules and standards as needed.
• Travel may be required.
• May be required to install house arrest/alcohol monitoring equipment on probationers.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.

This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to foster community safety through compassionate supervision and impactful support. Join us in empowering individuals toward positive change while strengthening our communities!

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Evans, GA 30809 (Required)

Work Location: In person