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Probation Officer; Low risk caseload
Job in
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 17622, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
Lancaster County
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Mental Health, Government Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Starting Compensation:
$58,792.50/Annually
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
- This position involves the administration of criminal justice, supervising individuals on probation or parole.
- The emphasis is on the specialization of monitoring the compliance of a large group of low-risk offenders.
- Work is accomplished thought the assignment of a caseload of individuals for which the employee is responsible.
- This position reports directly to a Supervisor in Adult Probation and Parole Services.
- 25% Monitoring of client compliance with rules, regulations and treatment and counseling expectations. This shall be accomplished through interviews with client's family members, friends, associates, co-workers, treatment providers and other knowledgeable individuals.
- 35% Maintains contacts with clients through the use of individual appointments, monthly mail-in reports and telephone contacts. Researches and verifies any information reported to determine if a higher level of intervention and supervision is required. Reviews current records of criminal history, drug and alcohol patterns, environmental effects and any other elements that may raise a risk of non-compliance.
- 15% Complete required documentation both within and for related agencies.
- 20% Assist in locating and handling offenders in instances of parole violations and/or subsequent offenses. Prepare summaries of case records and history, including recommendations for continued and/or changes to treatment. Schedule actions and work required by terms of status, including court dates, hearing, and evaluations. Attend court appearances to provide requested information and secure documents.
- 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. Employees will learn arrest skills and become involved in offender detentions.
- Performs related work as required.
- Education requirement is completion of a bachelor's degree program with course work in psychology, social work, criminal justice or closely related field; one year 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.
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 methods and techniques used in counseling adult offenders.
- Basic knowledge of the principles and policies of the criminal justice system, including statutes, rules, and regulations.
- Knowledge of PA Vehicle Code, specifically as it relates to matters concerning the criminal offense of DUI.
- Ability to learn the specific operations, practices, and procedures of probation and parole supervision, as it applies to treatment, counseling, and rehabilitation.
- 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.
- Ability to maintain accurate and complete caseload records for use by others.
- Ability to plan, organize, and manage time with efficiency and effectiveness.
- 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 background investigation as required by Act 57 of 2020, 44 Pa. C.S. § 7301 et seq., and…
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