New Jersey Courts
Probation Officer/Probation Officer Bilingual (Criminal Division)
New Jersey Courts, Mount Holly, New Jersey, United States
SHOULD ANOTHER POSITION BECOME AVAILABLE WITHIN THE NEXT FIVE MONTHS OF THIS RECRUITMENT, THE APPLICANT POOL FROM THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS.
Overview
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 the 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
SALARY:
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. 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
Performing interviews Soliciting information Writing reports Screening cases Managing court calendars Conducting investigations These duties are to be performed in Spanish or English, as required, depending on the needs of the individuals communicated with during the course of official duties. This does not require interpreting or translating court proceedings. Qualifications
Base Qualifications:
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 the degree no later than the start date. Applicants are required to submit a photocopy of their transcript at the time of application; if selected, an official transcript is required prior to the start date. Advancement Candidates:
open to Judiciary employees who have an aggregate of one year of permanent service in the career service title(s) of Investigator or Investigator-Bilingual (Spanish/English) and possess a bachelor’s degree as described above. Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply; if selected, the applicant must complete the degree no later than the start date. Applicants are required to submit a photocopy of their transcript at the time of application; if selected, an official transcript is required prior to the start date. Lateral Reassignment Candidates:
open to Judiciary employees who are currently in the title of Probation Officer or Probation Officer-Bilingual (Spanish/English) and have one year of permanent service as of the closing date. Education Note
Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See https://naces.org/members/). BICAT Testing
Candidates selected to serve in a bilingual variant title must pass the New Jersey Civil Service Commission Bilingual Communicative Ability Test (BICAT) performance examination or provide proof of having established bilingual proficiency with the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. Veterans Status
Are you a veteran? If so, please indicate this information in your cover letter and/or resume. For information on Veteran's Preference, please visit the NJ Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs website at http://www.state.nj.us/military/veterans/preference. Physical Ability
For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing, prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds. Driver's License
Appointee 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. Authorization to Work
US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Background Check
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. Residency Law
Newly hired employees must establish and maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey within one year. Exemptions may be requested on the basis of hardship or employer critical need. How to Apply
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with the 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 skip required sections will not be considered unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applications that follow the instructions and are complete will be considered. Equal Opportunity
The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring an open door to justice.
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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 the 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
SALARY:
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. 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
Performing interviews Soliciting information Writing reports Screening cases Managing court calendars Conducting investigations These duties are to be performed in Spanish or English, as required, depending on the needs of the individuals communicated with during the course of official duties. This does not require interpreting or translating court proceedings. Qualifications
Base Qualifications:
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 the degree no later than the start date. Applicants are required to submit a photocopy of their transcript at the time of application; if selected, an official transcript is required prior to the start date. Advancement Candidates:
open to Judiciary employees who have an aggregate of one year of permanent service in the career service title(s) of Investigator or Investigator-Bilingual (Spanish/English) and possess a bachelor’s degree as described above. Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply; if selected, the applicant must complete the degree no later than the start date. Applicants are required to submit a photocopy of their transcript at the time of application; if selected, an official transcript is required prior to the start date. Lateral Reassignment Candidates:
open to Judiciary employees who are currently in the title of Probation Officer or Probation Officer-Bilingual (Spanish/English) and have one year of permanent service as of the closing date. Education Note
Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See https://naces.org/members/). BICAT Testing
Candidates selected to serve in a bilingual variant title must pass the New Jersey Civil Service Commission Bilingual Communicative Ability Test (BICAT) performance examination or provide proof of having established bilingual proficiency with the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. Veterans Status
Are you a veteran? If so, please indicate this information in your cover letter and/or resume. For information on Veteran's Preference, please visit the NJ Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs website at http://www.state.nj.us/military/veterans/preference. Physical Ability
For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing, prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds. Driver's License
Appointee 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. Authorization to Work
US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Background Check
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. Residency Law
Newly hired employees must establish and maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey within one year. Exemptions may be requested on the basis of hardship or employer critical need. How to Apply
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with the 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 skip required sections will not be considered unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applications that follow the instructions and are complete will be considered. Equal Opportunity
The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring an open door to justice.
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