Probation Officer; Criminal Division

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 salary range for this position is $54,051.21 to $91,935.37 for Schedule A, and $54,051.21 to $88,257.96 for Schedule

B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to October 31, 2015, are considered Schedule

A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after October 31, 2015, are considered Schedule

B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The Bergen Vicinage Criminal Division has an exciting opportunity for a self‑starter with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills to perform the duties of a Probation Officer. Under the direction of the Criminal Division Manager (Court Executive 2b) and other supervisory personnel, the selected candidate will regularly interact with judges, stakeholders, and the public. See below Example of Duties for more detail.

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. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Duties may include:

• Interview clients/customers
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Screen cases for court
• Prepare cases for hearing
• Enter data into automated record‑keeping systems
• Gather relevant facts pertaining to a case
• Advise judges on case issues
• Participate in team/work unit meetings
• Provide information to judges, attorneys, or community organizations
• Conduct investigations and prepare reports
• Manage case flow and review case statuses for appropriate calendar balance
• Make recommendations to the court
• Prepare pre‑sentence and pre‑trial investigations reports
• Perform other related duties

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.

Education

Note:

Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

Note:

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.

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