Probation Officer Supervisor

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JOB SUMMARY

This is a full-time probation and parole supervisory position within Adult Probation & Parole Services. This position provides direct supervision and training to Probation Officers with caseloads assigned to the Special Supervision Division's Sex Offender unit. The primary agency objective is to provide legal accountability and individual direction to offenders through enforcement, intervention, and guidance as required by each client placed on a variety of types of court mandated supervision.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports directly to the Special Supervision Division Director within Adult Probation and Parole Services.

Up to ten probation officers report to this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

75% Provide ongoing direction and guidance to staff. Establish the needs and priorities of caseload distribution for unit probation officers.

Monitor and ensure compliance with established caseload standards. Provide unit coverage in absence/vacancy of staff. Provide guidance, sanctions, and supervisory review for complex and non-compliant cases.

Participate in the development and implementation of casework policies and procedures.

10% Work in cooperation and coordination as a member of the Adult Probation and Parole Services Collective Leadership Team.

5% Approve employee requests for vacation, personal, and compensatory leave. Review and evaluate job performance of staff.

5 % Participate in the selection and training of new unit staff.

5% Regularly attend mandatory and additional training in the areas of safety, self-defense, related human service areas, and for full/up-to-date proficiency in the use of computers, as required by job duties. Employee will learn arrest skills and become involved in offender detentions.

OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES

Participate in a contributory/advisory role with inter-county, community, and state-level organizations/committees.

As requested, assist APPS administration with departmental development functions.

Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education requirement is completion of a bachelor's degree program with course work in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or closely related field; two years of experience as a Probation Officer or in a related field such as criminal justice or counseling; or any combination of the minimum acceptable education and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of characteristics of individual and group behavior, particularly that of individuals involved with criminal activities and/or anti-social behavior.

Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual offenses and victimization. Use of this knowledge is crucial to the effective supervision/treatment of the sexual offender and is critical for the proper protection of the community.

Knowledge of methods and techniques used in counseling adult sexual offenders, including understanding of the containment model for community supervision.

Basic knowledge of the principles and policies of the criminal justice system, including statutes, rules, and regulations.

Ability to work with others surrounding any issue(s) of sexuality. Must include a comfort with one's own sexuality and the capacity to interact with offenders who have committed sexual offenses and who commonly use sexually explicit "street language."

Ability to learn the specific operations, practices, and procedures of probation and parole supervision, as it applies to treatment, counseling, and rehabilitation of individuals convicted of sexual offenses.

Ability to communicate effectively with offenders, their associates, members of the Judiciary, co-workers, representatives of other agencies, and the public.

Ability to identify and locate available community resources dealing with issues affecting offenders.

Ability to plan, document, and carry out all steps necessary to implement treatment intervention strategies.

Thorough knowledge of supervisory methods and case management.

Possess leadership skills and the ability to delegate, embrace teamwork, and work independently.

Ability to effectively supervise unit staff members, providing any input and correction as needed for effective and efficient operations.

Ability to maintain accurate and complete caseload records for use by others.

Ability to plan, organize, and manage time with efficiency and effectiveness.

Ability and desire to work with people and the capacity to do so with tolerance and understanding.

Proficiency in the use of, or willingness to learn, computers and software applications, as required by job duties.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

The candidate must pass a criminal background check, a pre-employment drug screen and a driver history check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B. Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided.

Ability to sit, sometimes for long periods of time.

Ability to escort offenders from the waiting area to office.

Ability to operate a computer or laptop.

Ability to lift and move files weighing up to 10 pounds.

Ability to effect an arrest of an offender.

Ability to defend oneself from personal attack.

Ability to provide own transportation to and from offender's homes, meetings, and other job-related appointments in a timely manner and ability to access those locations with reasonable accommodations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status.

The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.