Description

PAY & BENEFITS:

Pay begins at $50,019.24 annually for Probation Officer and is dependent upon applicable experience.

In addition to the base salary, this full-time position is eligible for an annual performance bonus and a longevity bonus.

Benefits

Paid Holidays: 13 days

Paid Time Off : 23 days (7.08 hours per pay period)

Longevity Bonus: Based on Years of Service

Merit Pay: Based on performance (Annual Salary increase and Bonus)

Town Paid Benefits Include

Short and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life Insurance (1x Salary or $50k minimum, $10k spouse, & $5k child)
Retirement Contribution & Match
Education Reimbursement
Free Wellness Programs and Free Gym Access

Insurance Premium Costs (includes vision & dental)

HSA: $20 single $110 family

OAP: $25 single $150 family

The purpose of this classification is to perform probation work involving supervising activities of offenders placed on probation by the courts. The probation officer supervises offenders and interacts with courts and judicial officials on a regular basis. Duties and responsibilities include attending court sessions, determining level of supervision necessary for individual probationers, providing limited counseling, and referring clients to probation assistance programs, and conferring with law enforcement and court personnel in matters pertaining to violation of probation by clients, maintaining and submitting data for monthly and quarterly reports and performing other tasks as assigned. Reports to Chief Probation Officer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Meets with probationers in office according to established schedules, or more often as necessary, advising clients of provisions of probation agreements and ensuring adherence to agreements, and providing limited counseling and referring clients to community-based probation assistance programs, as necessary.
Enforces rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; maintains a secure and peaceful environment in the building.
Maintains logs, records, and reports of all contacts with clients and completes Probation Orders, Expiration of Probation Orders, and Probation Violations.
Attends court hearings to provide testimony regarding offenders, make recommendations regarding their status, and acquires additional offenders as assigned by the Judge.
Confers with district attorney's office, judges and/or law enforcement personnel about clients' violations of probation terms or other need to amend probation status, and amends probationers' files accordingly; testifies in court as to probationers' status and adherence to reporting schedules and other terms of probation, as appropriate.
Insures the proper maintenance and update of all offenders' files and audits them to insure compliance with existing regulations and standards.
Obtains urine samples from probationers for drug-use analysis.
Makes recommendations regarding the level of supervision, changes in status, and revocation of offenders in their caseload.
Maintains effective working relationships with local judges, judicial officials, attorneys, local law enforcement agencies, and service providers.
Oversees the tabulation of fees from offenders and insures that the funds are properly deposited and accounted for.
Interacts with family members of offenders to obtain information, explain legal actions, status of offenders, and progress.
Meets all established deadlines and perform all job related duties in a timely manner.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, or other software programs.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees, clients, visitors, and other individuals.
Communicates effectively with supervisor, employees, other departments, law enforcement personnel, court personnel, attorneys, visitors, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or Town Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee Driver's license.

Must Have One Of The Following

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, psychology, social work, human services, or related work from an appropriately accredited institution.
2 years of experience as a Tennessee Probation/Parole Officer; law enforcement, criminal court, legal system, or related field is preferred.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

The Town of Smyrna offers a generous benefit package for its Full-Time employees which can be viewed by clicking the link below.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Please Note: Part-time Positions are not eligible for employee benefits.

01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or related work from an appropriately accredited institution?

02

Do you currently possess a VALID STATE-issued Driver's License?

03

Do you have at least 2 (two) years of experience as a Tennessee Probation/Parole Officer; in law enforcement, criminal court, legal system or related field?

Yes
No
Required Question

City of Smyrna Police Department

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