Probation Officer (Criminal Division

Probation Officer

The Mercer Vicinage is seeking highly motivated, detail-oriented candidates with excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and technical skills for Probation Officer positions in the Criminal Division. We are looking for self-starters interested in making a difference to perform the following duties: interview defendants and victims of crime to prepare pre-sentence and pre-trial investigations reports; investigate defendants by checking criminal history records and contacting other agencies such as probation departments and courts;

contact other agencies such as banks, insurance companies, credit card companies and hospitals for restitution information; contact drug treatment facilities regarding probationers' progress and child support agencies regarding custodial issues; supervise adults or juveniles placed on probation; monitor and enforce court orders and conditions of probation; and/or identify service needs and required interventions; conduct field work including home and jail visitations.

REMOTE WORK: 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.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Monitoring case flow
• Interviewing clients/customers
• Analyzing case histories
• Monitoring and enforcing conditions of court orders
• Identifying clients'/customers' case management needs
• Coordinating services for clients/customers
• Reviewing documents submitted to the court for compliance with court rules and approved practices
• Scheduling case management conferences and case proceedings
• Ensuring the timely disposition and entry of all orders and subsequent proceedings
• Conducting investigations and writing reports
• Making recommendations to the court
• Preparing cases for hearings
• Assembling case files, documents, exhibits for hearings, trials, or board meetings
• Establishing working relationships with divisions, vicinages, or other outside organizations
• Advising judges and management on case issues
• Performing related duties as required
• Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position

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. Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.

All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position.

Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.

New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as:

• State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coverage
• Public Employee's Retirement System pension program
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of…