Probation Officer II - Community Corrections - Corrections Department

Escambia County Solid Waste

  • Escambia County, FL
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Minimum Qualification Requirements: Training and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Human Behavioral Science, or a related field and at least one year of experience as a probation officer, residential drug counselor, juvenile probation officer, or court liaison, or related field; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationEscambia County, FL

    Description

    CLOSING DATE: November 6, 2026

    This class is experienced in the work and performs a higher level and a broad spectrum of investigation, counseling, supervisory, and case management duties for enforcing adherence to court ordered conditions and program criteria for criminal offenders in probationary status.

    This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    Enforces adherence to court ordered conditions for pre-trial diversion program by investigating and making recommendations to the Judge regarding revocations, modifications, and extensions of pre-trial diversion programs, scheduling appointments and compiling materials for meetings, conducting intake interviews and screen sessions, and reviewing and documenting information regarding defendant's enrollment into pre-trial diversion

    Maintains a variety of records and accurate documentation of case files by preparing and submitting a variety of weekly and monthly statistical, financial, activity data, legal documents, correspondence, and other written materials

    Monitors and investigates defendant's compliance with court-ordered conditions by authorizing and executing termination of the program agreement, submitting documentation for processing through the judicial system, attending court sessions and violation of probation hearings, and providing testimony in court

    Supervises and administers counseling, treatment, and program conditions of defendants assigned to applicable program

    Documents restitution payments and pretrial diversion fees by establishing payment plans to accommodate court ordered restitution payments and pre-trial diversion fees

    Authorizes and initiates urinalysis, counseling, or other special conditions or treatment and identifies other problems and authorizes the administration of a variety of examinations and the use of diagnostic tools

    Counsels defendants and their families by advising them on matters regarding pertinent personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, health, and program conditions

    Performs varied supervisory, security, and treatment duties for defendants by supervising daily living, social, educational, and treatment activities and preparing daily passes for clients requiring personal items

    Participates in developing, coordinating, and implementing program policies and work standards to maintain compliance with applicable statutes governing program goals and objectives

    Performs other duties as assigned

    Positions assigned to Community Corrections may be responsible for:

    transporting inmates to and from the County jail

    searching inmates returning to jail from work

    documenting restitution payments and pretrial diversion fees

    establishing payment plans to accommodate court ordered restitution payments and pre-trial diversion fees

    identifying and developing community resources and support programs

    TYPICAL QUALFICIATIONS

    Minimum Qualification Requirements:

    Training and Experience:

    Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Human Behavioral Science, or a related field and at least one year of experience as a probation officer, residential drug counselor, juvenile probation officer, or court liaison, or related field; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

    Licenses and Certifications:

    Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

    drug administration principles and practices

    criminal law procedures

    court sentencing guidelines

    rehabilitation programs

    community resources

    victims rights

    counseling techniques

    behavior modification techniques

    applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes

    case management principles and practices

    courtroom procedures

    using a computer and related software applications

    managing a caseload

    interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations

    enforcing court orders and procedures

    providing counseling to offenders

    conducting investigations

    verifying information obtained from clients

    writing reports

    preparing and maintaining records and case files

    developing and monitoring rehabilitation and treatment programs

    implementing behavioral techniques for anti-social behavior modification

    observing, interpreting, assessing, and recording behavioral events

    communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

    safeguard confidential and sensitive information

    evaluate situations and exercise sound judgment

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

    All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

    All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

    Emergency Management Responsibilities:

    During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

    Physical Requirements:

    Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity as well as repetitive motions.

    Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

    Benefits/Compensation Package:

    • Medical / Dental / Vision plans
    • Prescription coverage
    • Employee health clinic
    • Employee fitness centers
    • Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
    • Deferred Compensation Plan
    • Flexible Spending Account(s)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Group Life Insurance

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