| Location | Athens, GA |
| Salary | $59,287–$80,212 Per Year |
Probation Officer
Salary
$59,287.00 - $80,212.00 Annually
Location
Probation Services - 110 Bray Street, Athens, GA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-5310-2
Department
Superior Court
Opening Date
08/07/2026
Closing Date
8/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose & Job Related Requirements
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REPORTS TO: Chief Probation Officer
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit - Serves at the discretion of the Chief Judge.
PAY GRADE: PR1 - Public Safety Plan
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to supervise persons serving misdemeanor probation sentences or participants in a pre-trial intervention program. Work includes, but is not limited to, monitoring all aspects of a probationers compliance with reporting, payment of fines and fees, completion of community service work, and completion of required courses, treatment programs and other conditions of probation.
Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday; 8am-6pm, 10 hour shifts.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Associates Degree or two years of advanced education (90 quarter hours/60 semester hours from an accredited institution) or four years of experience as a certified peace officer.
Be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire as specified by the State of Georgia Misdemeanor Probation Oversight requirements.
Requires the ability to be accepted into POST Academy within one year of date of hire and satisfactorily complete requirements for Sworn Certification.
Must possess a valid drivers license.
Law Enforcement POST certification, additional post-secondary education, military experience and/or probation experience preferred.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises persons serving misdemeanor probation and/or participating in a pretrial intervention program.
Monitors and documents probationers compliance with sentence requirements (including reporting, fine and fee payment, performance of community service, and completion of courses, evaluations, counseling and treatment programs.
Performs initial intake assessment of the probationers and their needs upon entering the program.
Reports non-compliance of probationer to the sentencing court.
Prepares court documents relevant to the probationer's case, e.g. petitions, modifications and warrants.
Attends probation court hearings and testifies as necessary.
Communicates and coordinates with relevant interested parties regarding the supervision of probationers, e.g. employers, law enforcement, or counselors.
May function in an on-call capacity to support law enforcement needs.
Assigns and monitors community service requirements with each offender.
Participates in continuing education to maintain professional competence and certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the judicial system, probation case management, and rehabilitation practices. .
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.
Knowledge of available community resources and social service resources applicable to probation case management.
Knowledge and skills in operating personal computers, standard office equipment and software applications, e.g., word processors, database software, spreadsheet applications.
Supplemental Information
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a two-way radio, motor vehicle, firearm, handcuffs and telephones. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work. May be required to physically restrain hostile persons of much greater size. May be required to physically defend oneself from violent physical attack by persons with intent on inflicting serious bodily injury or death.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, invoices, orders, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare jury trial, jail call and daily court calendars, jail information records, payrolls, and criminal cases pending reports, using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation and to make independent judgments in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including law enforcement and police communications terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add and subtract totals multiply and divide utilize and determine percentages.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with office equipment (e.g., rulers, yardsticks, etc.).
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using computers, fax machines, scanners, and other office equipment. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using office and law enforcement equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as computers, fax machines, and other office and law enforcement equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye-hand-foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio, etc.
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.
Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well-established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
As an Employer of Choice, we offer:
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Employer Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County
Address 375 Satula Avenue
Human Resources Department
Athens, Georgia, 30601
Phone 706-613-3090
Website http://www.accgov.com