Probation Officer I - Jim Thorpe, United States - Carbon County

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COUNTY
OF CARBON

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - UNION POSITION




BULLETIN:
59




POST DATE:
May 14, 2024

Application and job description may be obtained from:
Karen Sweeney, Assistant Court Administrator

Carbon County Courthouse, Court Administration

4 Broadway, P. O. Box 131, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

Telephone:
, Extension #3200, Fax:





APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE:
May 27, 2024


Applications to be filed with Karen Sweeney in the Court Administration Office, 3rd Floor, Carbon County Courthouse, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.


DEPARTMENT:
Juvenile Court


POSITION:
Probation Officer I


SALARY RANGE:
$20.60 per hour


HOURS WORKED: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday hours per week


This position investigates, counsels and supervises a caseload of juvenile offenders in an attempt to provide programs of supervision, care and rehabilitation which provide balanced attention to the protection of the community, the imposition of accountability for offenses committed and the development of competencies to enable children to become responsible and productive members of the community.


The essential functions of this position are to conduct social case histories and pre-disposition investigations of juvenile offenders, interview offenders, victims, police, family, employers, associates and other individuals with knowledge of the offender; prepare reports on the outcome of investigations, analyze information gathered and recommend appropriate rehabilitative action to the court; provide counseling and other supportive services to help probationers in their personal, social and economic adjustments to the community; maintain contact and schedule meetings with family, friends, employers, clergy and other persons concerned with aiding probationers; conduct investigations to monitor probationers' activities and to prevent or remove harmful activities and influences; complete assessments and develop case plans with juvenile offenders; transport youth to and from detention centers and placement programs; conduct random drug/alcohol testing as required through urinalysis and report results; enforce court orders and make or assist in re-arrests of probationers when necessary; assist in the collection of fines, costs and restitution; appear and testify at court hearings; gather data and prepare reports for the Court in various computer systems; maintain current and accurate case documentation.

This position requires after hours on-call, when scheduled.

Applicant must possess a Bachelor's Degree in social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, law enforcement, or related field. Must complete 40 hours in-service training per year, which includes defensive tactics certification. Applicant must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's license and proof of insurance.

Applicant must submit to (1) a Child Abuse Certification, (2) Pennsylvania Criminal Background Record Check and (3) a Federal Criminal History Record Report, as well as complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Applicant must complete a criminal background investigation, credit check and pre-employment drug test prior to appointment.


Pre-employment testing for this position will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 9:30a.m., in the Law Library, at the Carbon County Courthouse, 4 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pay:
$20.60 per hour


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • On call

Education:


  • Bachelor's (required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (required)

Work Location:
In person
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