Adult Probation Officer Misdemeanor Probation - Chattanooga, United States - Hamilton County, TN

Hamilton County, TN

Verified Company

Chattanooga, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Description:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of responsible duties associated with the compilation of information, conducting of thorough interviews, development of comprehensive reports, presentation of recommendations and monitoring for compliance, individuals sentenced to probation, community corrections or pretrial services as an alternative to or in conjunction with incarceration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is
not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Management, Behavioral or Social Sciences or a closely related field.

A valid driver's license is required.

OR

An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Management, Behavioral or Social Sciences or a closely related field and two (2) years of direct work experience in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Management, Behavioral or Social Sciences or a closely related field.

A valid driver's license is required.

OR

The equivalent of a high school diploma and four (4) years of direct work experience in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Management, Behavioral or Social Sciences or a closely related field.

A valid driver's license is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred - Applicants who are proficient in both English and Spanish are preferred, but not required, for this position. A test will be required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Within three (3) months of date of hire, incumbents must be eligible to receive and must retain all certifications and training mandated by Tennessee statutes, rules, administrative orders and Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.

Incumbents must be able to obtain a driver's license with "F" endorsement or the equivalent from state of residence within three (3) months from date of hire.

SAFETY SENSITIVE:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical requirements are the same for all programs.

Work involves the potential for physical harm in dealing with defendants and potential exposure to infectious diseases.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work
in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends.

Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.