Senior Probation Officer

General Description

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.

Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in probation and other community correctional services. The Senior Adult Probation must be capable of performing all the general responsibilities of an Adult Probation Officer. In addition, based on advanced experience and skills, the Senior Probation officer will be expected to assume extra duties that may include, but is not limited to assisting with training and mentoring of new officers, facilitating COG, MRT groups, etc., providing back-up duties to other officers, staff or supervisors in their absence and any other additional duties as assigned.

Hours of Work

• Varies by unit.

• May be required to work evenings and weekends as assigned.

• May be required to be on-call during conventional and non-conventional hours (evening/weekends)

Essential Functions

• All duties as delineated in the Adult Probation Officer Job Description apply.

• Provides guidance and assists in training.

• Works with management to help improve policies, procedures, and standards.

• Forms productive and constructive relationships with clients, judiciary, staff, management, and ancillary agencies.

• Serves as a trainer/mentor.

• Completes field, home and office visits per departmental policy and standards

• Participates in stakeholder and probation committees as needed.

May be responsible for:

• Facilitating COG program.

• Facilitating MRT program.

• Serving as EPICS Coach

• Managing the Youthful Intoxicated Driver's Visitation Program.

• Assisting in the PSA Quality Assurance program.

• Managing Warrant Referral program.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, programs, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Identifies and recommends realistic methods and/or procedures to enhance overall division effectiveness and efficiency.

• Effectively demonstrates an ability to complete a variety of assignments.

• Demonstrates unique and creative problem solving on a repeated basis.

• Demonstrates a variety of skills that contribute to effective service delivery.

• Is competent to work effectively with most all cases and assignments.

• Possesses a working knowledge of the justice system, relevant laws, court rules, administrative orders, Administrative Office policies and procedures, and the operation of the assigned unit.

• Competently handles more challenging caseloads on a past and continuing basis.

• Manages multiple priorities with minimal assistance.

• Recognizes and diagnoses problems and demonstrates competent problem-solving and decision-making skills on a continuing basis.

• Demonstrates a continuing awareness of system issues and needs and brings them to the attention of management.

• Demonstrates competent written and verbal communications.

• Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferably with major course work in criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, psychology, or related field.

• Minimum of 3 years working in probation, criminal justice, or social service field preferred.

• Certification from the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.

Supplemental Information

Other Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.

• Must be a resident of Illinois.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Must pass a background check.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• May involve long periods sitting and driving in a car.

Supplemental Information:

Any offer of employment is contingent uponthe successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.Only employees who have completed the probationary period are eligible for a transfer or promotion.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.