Probation Officer; Divisions

Overview

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court.

Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

The salary range for this position is $54,051.21 to $91,935.37 for Schedule A, and $54,051.21 to $88,257.96 for Schedule

B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to October 31, 2015, are considered Schedule

A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after October 31, 2015, are considered Schedule

B.

The Mercer Vicinage is seeking highly motivated, detail-oriented candidates with excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and technical skills for Probation Officer positions in the Family, Criminal, and Probation Divisions. They will perform the following duties:

• Interview defendants and victims of crime to prepare pre-sentence and pre-trial investigations reports.
• Investigate defendants by checking criminal history records and contacting other agencies such as probation departments and courts.
• Contact other agencies such as banks, insurance companies, credit card companies and hospitals for restitution information.
• Contact drug treatment facilities regarding probationers’ progress and child support agencies regarding custodial issues.
• Supervise adults or juveniles placed on probation; monitor and enforce court orders and conditions of probation which may include drug or urine testing.
• Monitor and enforce child support orders.
• Identify service needs and required interventions.
• Conduct field work including home and jail visitations.

The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

• Monitoring case flow
• Interviewing clients/customers
• Analyzing case histories
• Monitoring and enforcing conditions of court orders
• Identifying clients’/customers’ case management needs
• Coordinating services for clients/customers
• Reviewing documents submitted to the court for compliance with court rules and approved practices
• Scheduling case management conferences and case proceedings
• Ensuring the timely disposition and entry of all orders and subsequent proceedings
• Conducting investigations and writing reports
• Making recommendations to the court
• Preparing cases for hearings
• Assembling case files, documents, exhibits for hearings, trials, or board meetings
• Establishing working relationships with divisions, vicinages, or other outside organizations
• Advising judges and management on case issues
• Performing related duties as required

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any area, which includes or is supplemented by 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences.

Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If…