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NY1511730 Probation Officer of Probation Officer Trainee needed for the Madison County Probation Department in Wampsville, NY.

2024 Hire Rate-Probation Officer: $29.13/hr (37.5 hrs/wk) 2024 Hire Rate-Probation Officer Trainee: $27.72/hr (37.5 hrs/wk)

Probation Officer: This is the entry-level professional position in a probation department responsible for the control, supervision and care of adults and juveniles subject to probation supervision or intake services which requires them to meet certain standards of conduct. The incumbent uses sound professional judgment and applies investigative techniques to evaluate the conduct of those subject to court ordered investigation, analyze data and make recommendations regarding court dispositions. He/she also counsels and coaches probationers and others receiving probation services to change patterns of thinking and behavior to help promote and sustain a law-abiding relationship with society and reduce the likelihood of becoming re-involved in criminal or delinquent behavior. Depending upon individual needs and/or court orders, a Probation Officer may arrange for medical, mental health or substance treatment services. Supervision is not a characteristic of this position. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher ranking probation professional. A Probation Officer is a Peace Officer pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law, Section 2.10 and may be authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of his/her duties. Does related work as required.

Probation Officer MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A.Satisfactory completion of a Probation Officer traineeship or B.Possession of a Graduate degree in social work, social sciences, education, administration, law, criminal justice or a related field; or C.Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher with at least thirty (30) credit hours in the social or behavioral sciences and two (2) years of experience in counseling, law enforcement, juvenile or criminal justice, education or casework in a probation, law enforcement, juvenile or criminal justice, corrections, community corrections, parole, social services, mental health, social work or other public or private human services agency.

Note: Course work at the graduate degree level in social work, social sciences, education, administration, law, criminal justice or a related field may be substituted for work experience for a maximum of one (1) year of experience.

Probation Officer Trainee- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher with at least thirty (30) credit hours in the social or behavioral sciences. (Please submit an unofficial college transcript.)

Special Requirement: Candidates must possess a valid NYS drivers license at the time of application and maintenance of said license for the duration of appointment.

Note: Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.

To Apply: Go to: https://madison-portal.mycivilservice.com/