Probation Officer I - Dekalb MSC & HITS - Tucker, GA (COM)

Probation Officer

Under supervision, investigates, counsels and provides continuous supervision for adult or juvenile probationers or parolees to assist in their social and personal adjustment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Aids in making plans for helping offenders with life adjustments
• Counsels probationers or parolees via office visits, employment visits, telephone inquiries, community contacts and correspondence
• 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
• May testify in court concerning matters pertaining to clients such as sentencing, trials, pleas and violations of probation or parole conditions
• Monitors and conducts surveillance of probationers/parolees
• Provides offenders with assistance in matters concerning detainees, sentences in other jurisdictions, and writs
• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Note: Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first (6) months of employment.

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. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.