Probation Officer 2 - Sumter CSO & HITS - Americus Ga. ( COM)
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, investigates, counsels and provides continuous supervision for adult
or juvenile probationers to assist in their social and personal adjustment. Manages an assigned
caseload.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
• Counsels probationers or parolees via office visits, employment visits, telephone
inquiries, community contacts and correspondence
• Develops liaisons and networks in order to make plans for helping offenders with life
adjustments
• Informs offenders or inmates of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits,
restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations
• Investigates activities of probationers or parolees to ascertain their level of readjustment
to society
• Investigates background histories of probationers or parolees, review court files, police
reports and other pertinent reports to gather information
• Monitors and conducts surveillance of probationers/parolees
• Provides offenders with assistance in matters concerning detainees, sentences in other
jurisdictions, and writs
• Testifies in court concerning matters pertaining to clients such as sentencing, trials, pleas
and violations of probation or parole conditions
• Writes reports detailing clients' progress and other reports/paperwork as necessary
accurately completing them within established time frame.
• Performs arrests of parolees who have violated the terms of their release, in accordance
with statutory requirements
Entry Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, Georgia P.O.S.T.
certification, and two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Probation Officer 1
(PSP010) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits
We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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