Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to supervise persons serving misdemeanor probation sentences or participants in a pre‑trial intervention program.
Work includes, but is not limited to, monitoring all aspects of a probationer's compliance with reporting, payment of fines and fees, completion of community service work, and completion of required courses, treatment programs and other conditions of probation.
Education and Experience
Associate’s Degree or two years of advanced education (90 quarter hours/60 semester hours) from an accredited institution, or
Four years of experience as a certified peace officer.
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire, possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to accept and complete POST Academy within one year of hire.
Law Enforcement POST certification, additional post‑secondary education, military experience and/or probation experience preferred.
Work Schedule Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, 8 am–6 pm, 10‑hour shifts. May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others and abide by ACC’s safe driving policy when vehicle operation is required.
Duties
Supervise persons serving misdemeanor probation and/or participating in a pre‑trial intervention program.
Monitor and document probationers’ compliance with sentence requirements (reporting, fines, community service, courses, evaluations, counseling and treatment programs).
Perform initial intake assessment of probationers and their needs upon entering the program.
Report non‑compliance of probationers to the sentencing court.
Prepare court documents relevant to the probationer’s case (petitions, modifications, warrants).
Attend probation court hearings and testify as necessary.
Communicate and coordinate with relevant interested parties regarding the supervision of probationers (employers, law enforcement, counselors).
May function in an on‑call capacity to support law enforcement needs.
Assign and monitor community service requirements with each offender.
Participate in continuing education to maintain professional competence and certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the judicial system, probation case management, and rehabilitation practices.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.
Knowledge of available community resources and social service resources applicable to probation case management.
Knowledge and skills in operating personal computers, standard office equipment and software applications (word processors, database software, spreadsheet applications).
Physical Requirements Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a two‑way radio, motor vehicle, firearm, handcuffs and telephones.
Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.
Requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Medium work physical demand. May be required to physically restrain hostile persons of much greater size or to physically defend oneself from violent physical attack by persons with intent on inflicting serious bodily injury or death.
Additional Requirements Post certification, additional post‑secondary education, military experience and/or probation experience preferred.
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Work includes, but is not limited to, monitoring all aspects of a probationer's compliance with reporting, payment of fines and fees, completion of community service work, and completion of required courses, treatment programs and other conditions of probation.
Education and Experience
Associate’s Degree or two years of advanced education (90 quarter hours/60 semester hours) from an accredited institution, or
Four years of experience as a certified peace officer.
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire, possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to accept and complete POST Academy within one year of hire.
Law Enforcement POST certification, additional post‑secondary education, military experience and/or probation experience preferred.
Work Schedule Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, 8 am–6 pm, 10‑hour shifts. May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others and abide by ACC’s safe driving policy when vehicle operation is required.
Duties
Supervise persons serving misdemeanor probation and/or participating in a pre‑trial intervention program.
Monitor and document probationers’ compliance with sentence requirements (reporting, fines, community service, courses, evaluations, counseling and treatment programs).
Perform initial intake assessment of probationers and their needs upon entering the program.
Report non‑compliance of probationers to the sentencing court.
Prepare court documents relevant to the probationer’s case (petitions, modifications, warrants).
Attend probation court hearings and testify as necessary.
Communicate and coordinate with relevant interested parties regarding the supervision of probationers (employers, law enforcement, counselors).
May function in an on‑call capacity to support law enforcement needs.
Assign and monitor community service requirements with each offender.
Participate in continuing education to maintain professional competence and certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the judicial system, probation case management, and rehabilitation practices.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.
Knowledge of available community resources and social service resources applicable to probation case management.
Knowledge and skills in operating personal computers, standard office equipment and software applications (word processors, database software, spreadsheet applications).
Physical Requirements Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a two‑way radio, motor vehicle, firearm, handcuffs and telephones.
Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.
Requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Medium work physical demand. May be required to physically restrain hostile persons of much greater size or to physically defend oneself from violent physical attack by persons with intent on inflicting serious bodily injury or death.
Additional Requirements Post certification, additional post‑secondary education, military experience and/or probation experience preferred.
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