Probation Officer Job Description Sample Template

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We are currently seeking an experienced, reliable, and committed probation officer to join our corrections department. In this role, you will have an opportunity to positively impact the lives of adult offenders. You will foster positive relationships with individual offenders, make home visits and assess the community of probationers, connect them with needed resources, and ensure that they are in compliance with all the requirements of their probation.

• Conduct office and/or home visits with offenders
• Ensure each individual is in compliance with their probation requirements
• Provide a positive influence and help probationers make good decisions
• Refer probationers to all necessary services e.g. substance abuse treatment, therapy
• Facilitate support groups as needed
• Document all visits, calls, and assessments including keeping casefile up to date
• Administer court-ordered and/or random drug screenings as directed
• Document and report all violations of probation requirements to supervisor
• Aid in the writing of violation warrants
• Work with officers to serve warrants and conduct arrests for probation violators
• Maintain compliance with all legal and departmental requirements and guidelines

• Associate's degree in criminal justice, social work, or related field—BS/BA preferred
• Valid state probation officer certification
• Certifications in conflict and anger management and substance abuse treatment
• Valid driver's license
• At least 21 years of age
• Ability to meet departmental requirements for certification in use of a firearm
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Significant experience working with adult offenders in the criminal justice system
• Minimum 2 years' experience in probation, parole, corrections, or related field
• Previous experience in counseling or social work is a plus
• Strong computer skills, including database use and Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Availability on weekends and evening on occasion is required
• Bilingual is a plus