Job Description

Posting number: 03185

Department: 19th Judicial Circuit Court

Job classification: Adult Probation Officer

Posting type: Open

Categories: Probation

Summary

General Description

Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in probation and other community supervision services. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the probationer to solve problems and to make necessary adjustments to reduce law-violating behavior. Supervision of the defendants’ conduct in the community and adherence to court ordered conditions is also integral to the position. Officers also serve investigatory functions and submit reports to the court regarding defendant social and criminal histories. Work requires the use of independent judgment, initiative, and familiarity with standards, policies, and functions of the 19th Judicial Circuit.

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 (evening/weekends)

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of modern social service practices and casework philosophy, methods, and practices
• Good knowledge of the methods, practices, and procedures of investigation
• Ability to deal with difficult offenders in the community.
• Ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations.
• Possession of a significant level of ethical integrity
• Ability to effectively problem solve.
• Ability to write reports and routine business correspondence.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, judges, attorneys, clients, and the general public.
• Work with mathematical concepts.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use a computer. Good knowledge of PC operations and software (Word processing and spreadsheet) are required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements (Ed and/or Other Requirements)

• 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.
• Certification from the Administrative Office of the Illinois Court. The following is a link to the required form: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/employment-application/

Other Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be a resident of Illinois.(May reside in Wisconsin with prior approval)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass an extensive criminal background check.
• Must pass a physical examination

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

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the 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.