Adult Probation Officer I

Salary: $20.64/hour

Adult Probation Officer I Transfer/ICOTS Probation Officer

Dauphin County Probation Services - Adult Division is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Probation Officer I. This is responsible, professional work supervising/monitoring Offenders, who are convicted by the Court and transferred to other county or state probation departments for supervision.

This position is also responsible for supervising mail report Offenders residing outside of Dauphin County. This position is primarily completed in an office setting, however, may require field work duties.

An employee in this position is required to participate in all required training through the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICOTS). The employee must be familiar with and keep current with modifications to the Interstate Compact rules and Regulations. The employee must abide by ICOTS bylaws and policies for completion of transfer applications.

This position also provides oversight, professional guidance, and ongoing professional collaboration with the department actively supervising the Offender for the department. He/she consults with the supervising Probation Officer and/or the offender to ensure compliance with the rules of supervision, special conditions are being met and court ordered fines/costs are being paid. An employee in this position also provides oversight, professional guidance, and ongoing counseling to persons assigned to his/her authority.

He/she consults with offenders' friends, families, and associates; employers; law enforcement and social service agencies; and other County Probation professionals, pursuant to composition and fulfillment of respective rehabilitation plans. The Officer monitors Offenders; by telephone; computer; and afield; and prepares regular and special reports to his/her Supervisor and/or the Court, as the latter directs.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Training Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, public administration or related field. Or, qualification in accordance with the Exceptional Person Clause.

Experience in related field and/or internship. Act 33/34 Clearances are required and Valid Driver's License.

Other Requirements:

Probation Officers carry a firearm when they perform their duties, and they must pass their firearm certification each year.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS

1.Must be able to complete Phase I (classroom) Safety Training.

2.Must be able to complete Phase II (physical) Control Tactics Training.

3.Must be able to complete and maintain Act 158 Firearms Certification, stress fire, night shoot and continuing education training.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.