County Probation Officer

COURT SERVICES - COUNTY PROBATION OFFICER - SEVERAL OPENINGS AVAIALBLE

(BARTOW AND LAKE ALFRED, FL - WORK LOCATIONS)

PG 11 - NON-EXEMPT

SALARY $20.30HR./$42,224.00 ANNUALLY

Employee Benefits

* Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks

* Medical, Dental, Vision

* Life Insurance

* FRS Retirement

* 10 Paid Holidays

* Paid Time Off

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Education Incentives

* Deferred Compensation Plan

* Wellness Incentives

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Free Employee Gym

* Free Employee Health Clinic

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTION :

Oversee the supervision of court-ordered offenders assigned to the County Probation Division. Ensures individuals comply with all court-mandated conditions or are returned to court for further disposition when non-compliant. Plays a critical role in public safety, rehabilitation, and the fair administration of justice through consistent case monitoring, coordination of services, and legal documentation.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

Case Management and Offender Supervision

* Receives referrals, conducts interviews, and completes risk assessments to determine the appropriate supervision level and referral site for special conditions.

* Provides instruction to offenders regarding the terms of their court-ordered probation, including legal consequences for non-compliance.

* Assesses an offender's capacity to complete community service and assigns worksite placements accordingly.

* Coordinates and monitors substance abuse evaluations, treatment, and urinalysis testing.

* Schedules and tracks compliance for DUI school, driving courses, anger management, behavior modification, parenting classes, human trafficking awareness, boating and hunting safety, gun safety, victim impact panels, and other court-directed programs.

* Maintains progressive, detailed case notes for each individual.

* Monitors and manages deadlines tied to each probation sentence to ensure compliance and timely intervention.

* Performs intake interviews in accordance with established procedures.

Legal Documentation and Court Involvement

* Prepares and submits legal documents such as terminations, modifications, revocations, affidavits of Violation, arrest warrants, and notices to appear.

Attends and testifies in court regarding offender compliance; makes informed sentencing recommendations based on statute, criminal history, and individual circumstances.

* Completes thorough, accurate pre-sentence investigations as ordered by the Court, including legally appropriate sentencing recommendations.

Coordination and Reporting

* Collaborates with Judges, State Attorneys, Public Defenders, law enforcement, private counsel, Pre-Trial Release, and other criminal justice agencies.

* Collects and compiles data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to support the County's budget process and meet state and federal reporting requirements.

* Tracks, manages, and distributes funds related to offender monetary obligations, including restitution and cost of supervision.

Other Responsibilities

* Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND

SKILLS:

Criminal Justice Knowledge

* Understanding of case management practices and supervision strategies for criminal justice offenders.

* Familiarity with jail procedures, court operations, and hearing protocols.

* Knowledge of legal requirements for record confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Analytical and Judgment Skills

* Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies to individual cases with sound judgment.

* Skilled in collecting and evaluating data to form logical conclusions and appropriate recommendations.

* Proficient in preparing well-supported sentencing recommendations in alignment with statutes and criminal history.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

* Effective written and verbal communication skills, including courtroom testimony and legal documentation.

* Skilled in interviewing offenders and detecting discrepancies or attempts to falsify information.

* Maintains professionalism and composure in high-stress interactions with offenders and families.

* Builds cooperative relationships with courts, law enforcement, and community partners.

Technical Proficiency

* Comfortable using computers, justice databases, and software for data entry, tracking, and case documentation.

* Capable of managing multiple deadlines and maintaining accurate case records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree in criminology, psychology, sociology or a closely related field within 6 months of appointment.

A minimum of one (1) year investigative, criminal justice, case management or related work experience or have successfully completed a documented internship in a related field.

Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license at the time of employment.

A comparable amount of related…