Probation Enforcement Officer

About the job Probation Enforcement Officer

The Lyon County Department of Community Corrections is now hiring for a full time Probation Enforcement Officer. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits including paid time off and health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Salary starts at $25.00/hr.

The Probation Enforcement Officer will enforce the terms and conditions of probation. This position investigates and arrests probation absconders, conducts criminal investigations, and performs drug tests, surveillance, and high-risk home visits. This position often operates during non-traditional working hours and weekends. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have strong verbal and written communication skills. The Probation Enforcement Officer must have and maintain a valid Kansas Class C drivers license and be certified by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.

Applicants with a bachelors degree in a related field will be preferred, but four years of law enforcement experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelors degree.

Successful candidate(s) will be required to pass pre-employment tests including a background check, physical exams, and drug screen prior to hire.

Candidates may apply online at  Please contact Lyon County Human Resources at  with any questions.

Lyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to our job openings. Veterans Preference applies to all Lyon County positions. Please contact the Human Resources for a Veterans Preference Request Form if applicable.

Disclaimer: The above information on this announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employee assigned to this job.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB SUMMARY: This is a non-exempt position*. This position is supervised by the Lyon County Sheriff, in consultation with the Director of Community Corrections, and involves the enforcement of terms and conditions of probation during nontraditional working hours and weekends.

The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities set forth herein may be revised from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs and the changing requirements for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide enforcement activity that protects the citizens of the Fifth Judicial District. This activity supports the probation staff and provides them with information to proactively supervise their caseloads.

This position investigates and arrests probation absconders, conducts criminal investigations, performs drug tests, surveillance, and high-risk home visits.

Prepare statistical/ case reports in a timely fashion.

Will be available to participate in weekly Drug Court staffing.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Attend required selected seminars or training sessions.

Provide services for Chase and Lyon County.

Prepare and deliver public relations presentations.

Augment the courthouse security staff as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires current Class C driver's license.

Experience:

Incumbent must be certified by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.

Education:

Preferably a graduate from an accredited college or university with major course work in behavioral science, counseling, criminal justice, psychology, social work or sociology. Four years law enforcement experience required in lieu of a bachelors degree.

Knowledge:
Must have the ability to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions. Required to read, write, and speak English fluently with the ability to speak a foreign language helpful. Must have knowledge of interviewing techniques. Must have knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to Community Corrections and the State of Kansas.

Skills:

Must be able to operate a vehicle, as well as office and communications equipment associated with this position.

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