Probation Officer​/Probation Officer Bilingual; Family Division

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.

SALARY: 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 Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

REMOTE WORK: 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.

• The successful candidate will gather relevant facts, conduct interviews, and prepare investigative fact-finding reports or other documents for court use; advise judges on case issues; conduct field work/home investigations; and collect samples or specimens to test for alcohol or substance abuse.
• Verify authenticity or validity of documents; verify clients' or customers' information; verify entered data against source documents; write case notes or draft other case related correspondence; monitor casework flow; interview clients or customers for needed information and document acquired information.
• Participate in team/work unit meetings, conduct consent conferences, provide quality service to all court users and perform other 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.
• Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
• Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.
• Applicants are required to submit a photocopy of their transcript at the time of application. If selected, an official college or university transcript is required prior to start date.
• Education
  
  Note:
  
  Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See  )
• Note:
  
  Key entry-level professional positions will be filled as they become available in the Criminal, Family and Probation Divisions. Selected candidates may be assigned to any of these divisions.
• Veterans Status:
  Are you a veteran? If so, please indicate this information in your cover letter and/or resume. For information on Veteran's Preference, please visit the NJ Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs website at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./preference
• Driver's License:
  Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey…