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Title:

Probation Officer Assistant

Department:

Probation Division

Major Objectives:

To perform specialized, responsible, professional probation work, assisting the supervision of a caseload of misdemeanor and traffic offenders on probationary status.

Responsibilities:

Assisting the Probation Officer in the following: managing a caseload of adult offenders in their compliance with court-ordered obligations, including payment of fees, fines and restitution, and participation in community work, treatment, or screening programs; maintaining liaison with treatment agencies and community referral sources for appropriate affidavits, summonses and warrants as needed for sentencing and violation of probation proceedings; maintaining liaison with State Attorney, Public Defender, law enforcement officers, private counsel, victims, and other parties involved; preparing and maintaining required documentation for case files in accordance with established procedures; monitoring client compliance with probation obligations; representing Division at Criminal and Traffic arraignments, docket sounding and plea depositions.

Qualifications:

College students with experience and/or interests in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, social work or related field.

Training/Preparation:

Volunteer work performed in an office setting with same or similar duties as listed above. On-the-job training is provided.

Commitment:

All semesters available. Must be willing to commit 20 hours per week for the duration of the internship period. Must be dependable, prompt, and professionally dressed, and enjoy working with people from varied socio-economic backgrounds. No field work required.