Probation Officer

This recruitment is open to NJ Judiciary Employees Only Lateral / Advancement

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.

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $55,943.00 to $95,153.11 for Schedule A, and $55,943.00 to $91,346.99 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 Morris-Sussex Vicinage Family Division is currently seeking a candidate with excellent oral communication, customer service, and reasoning skills. The successful candidate will apply knowledge of legal, government & jurisprudence procedure and protocol and demonstrate an ability to utilize technical competence skills. The selected candidate should be dedicated to the policies and procedures of the organization. Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Family Division Manager) and the direct supervision of the team leader, the successful candidate will use their organizational awareness and reasoning skills.

Please note:

The selected candidate will be required to work one night per week during the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Although this position is based in the Morris County Courthouse in (Morristown, NJ) , travel to the Sussex County Judicial Center in (Newton, NJ) and other Judiciary locations may be required.

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.

• Work within a case processing team to monitor; enforce conditions of court orders
• Identify both client and customer case management needs
• Inform client/customer about available services
• Coordinate services for customer/client
• Approve continuances or adjournments in adherence to state or local division rules or practices
• Monitor case flow
• Consult with judges regarding case status and case issues
• Analyze case histories
• Maintain data so that statistics may be generated as needed
• Confer with team members regarding management of cases
• Prepare cases for hearing; interview complainants
• Record case notes
• Assign cases to appropriate track
• Analyze and screen cases in accordance with existing laws; regulations or professional practices
• Approve continuances or adjournments in adherence to state or local division rules or practices
• Collect samples or specimens to test for alcohol or substance abuse
• Conduct consent conferences for parents, guardians, and extended family members on such issues as child support,
• Custody, or visitation rights
• Coordinate attorney's availability or readiness for hearings, trials and other court events
• Inform litigants on the procedures related to case management
• Obtain evidence or other materials for hearings or trials
• Prepare cases for hearing
• Prepare court orders, prepare trial notices or calendars
• Perform other duties as assigned

Open to Judiciary employees who are currently holding the…