Probation Officer

Job Title

The Morris-Sussex Vicinage Family Division is currently seeking a candidate with excellent oral communication, customer service, and reasoning skills.

Job Description

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment's closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies. When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public's trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work. The selected candidate will be required to work one night per week during the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Although this position is based in the Morris County Courthouse in (Morristown, NJ), travel to the Sussex County Judicial Center in (Newton, NJ) and other Judiciary locations may be required. The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Example of Duties

• Work within a case processing team to monitor; enforce conditions of court orders
• Identify both client and customer case management needs
• Inform client/customer about available services
• Coordinate services for customer/client
• Approve continuances or adjournments in adherence to state or local division rules or practices
• Monitor case flow
• Consult with judges regarding case status and case issues
• Analyze case histories
• Maintain data so that statistics may be generated as needed
• Confer with team members regarding management of cases
• Prepare cases for hearing; interview complainants
• Record case notes
• Assign cases to appropriate track
• Analyze and screen cases in accordance with existing laws; regulations or professional practices
• Approve continuances or adjournments in adherence to state or local division rules or practices
• Collect samples or specimens to test for alcohol or substance abuse
• Conduct consent conferences for parents, guardians, and extended family members on such issues as child support, Custody, or visitation rights
• Coordinate attorney's availability or readiness for hearings, trials and other court events
• Inform litigants on the procedures related to case management
• Obtain evidence or other materials for hearings or trials
• Prepare cases for hearing
• Prepare court orders, prepare trial notices or calendars
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Advancements / Lateral Reassignment Open to Judiciary employees who are currently holding the permanent title of Probation Officer or Probation Officer Bilingual or employees who have an aggregate of one year of permanent service in the title of Investigator or Investigator Bilingual who possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any area, which includes or is supplemented by 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences. Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date. Applicants are required to submit a photocopy of their transcript at the time of application. If selected, an official college or university transcript is required prior to start date. Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. Key entry-level professional positions will be filled as they become available in the Criminal, Family and Probation Divisions. Selected candidates may be assigned to any of these divisions. Veterans Status: Are you a veteran? If so, please indicate this information in your cover letter and/or resume. For information on Veteran's Preference, please visit the NJ Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs website.

Supplemental Information

For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching to perform the essential duties of the position. For some positions, the selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds, in order to perform essential duties of the position. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

Benefits

New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as:

• State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coverage
• Public Employee's Retirement System pension program
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of service
• Generous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidays
• Voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT)
• Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning.
• Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSave
• NJBest 529 College Savings Plan
• Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans