Probation Officers/Assistants

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B – VICINAGE ASSISTANT CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex Vicinage. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B is responsible for assisting in the direction and supervision of the daily operations of the Probation Division. Evaluate the performance of staff. Mentor/coach staff; provide direction and feedback. Confer with members of a case management team for program or case management. Recommend improvement in operating procedures or administrative practices. Recommend procedures to ensure compliance with court orders. Interview job or team applicants. Recommend changes to organizational structure or work processes. Recommend or initiate disciplinary action or recognition of employees. Supervise employees. Recommend personnel actions (such as hiring, firing, promoting, disciplining or demoting). Reconcile work of staff or team members. Correct work of staff or team members. Determine staff or team members’ training needs. Instruct staff or team members on work related matters. Conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members. Performs related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Knowledge of case processing is helpful. Supervisory experience is helpful. Salary: $65,691.06 - $97,989.16. (2008)

PROBATION SERVICES CLERK: Probation - Kingman Duties: Under close to general supervision, this position performs generalized legal clerical and/or secretarial tasks of routine difficulty associated with the operation, functions and duties of Mohave County Probation. Incumbents perform assigned routine/standardized or recurring job duties and as experience is gained, incumbents work more independently on an expanded variety of assigned duties. Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma or GED AND one (1) year of relevant clerical, customer service, secretarial or closely related experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Salary: $11.40 per hour (2008)

PROBATION SURVEILLANCE OFFICER: Probation-Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City. Duties: The Mohave County Probation Department seeks to establish a hiring register for the position of Probation Surveillance Officer I. This position is responsible for assisting officers in monitoring and enforcing the conditions of probation for adult/juvenile offenders and overseeing various community work service projects. Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or G.E.D., two years law enforcement experience in surveillance, investigation or related field, ability to work a varied schedule and minimum age of 21 years. Salary: $16.04 per hour (2008)

YOUTH CARE WORKER RECRUIT: Mohave County Probation Department, Juvenile Detention, Kingman, AZ. Duties: Performs entry-level work involved in the processing, supervision, welfare, treatment and care of clients participating in the substance abuse treatment program. Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or equivalent and prior detention officer experience in a juvenile detention center or related detention facility, or residential treatment center experience. Successful applicants must also undergo and successfully complete a criminal history/background investigation (felony and misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending upon the number, severity and recency), credit check, psychological evaluation and polygraph. Salary: $14.55/hr. (2008)

DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER I/II: Mohave County Probation Department, Varying Post & Job Site Assignments. Summary: The Mohave County Probation Department has career opportunities available for individuals interested in providing probation services to adult and juvenile offenders. Duties: Deputy Probation Officers are responsible for the supervision and investigation of adult or juvenile offenders. This involves reviewing and investigating cases, interviewing offender and families, preparing court reports and recommendations, and supervising adult or juvenile probationers. Qualifications: Successful applicants must be 21 years of age and must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferably in the behavioral or social sciences, a valid Arizona driver’s license and be of good moral character. Successful applicants must also undergo and successfully complete a criminal history/background investigation (felony and misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending upon the number, severity and recency), credit check, psychological evaluation, and polygraph examination. Salary: $18.56 - $19.49 per hour. (2008)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Sussex County Courthouse, Probation Division, Newton, New Jersey Summary: The Morris/Sussex Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated self-starter to supervise a team of Adult Probation Officers in the Sussex County Probation Division. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2B (Vicinage Chief Probation Officer) or other supervisory personnel, the selected candidate will manage, coordinate, and oversee the diversified work activities of a team of adult supervision officers. The selected candidate will instruct, supervise, and evaluate team members on work related matters; regulate the flow of work in accordance with Outcome Based Supervision Policies and direct work between this unit and those other units within Probation Services and other Divisions within the Judiciary. The successful candidate should possess strong communication and inter personal skills, as well as be customer service oriented. Alternate work week hours will apply tot his position. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college of university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in case management, supervision, monitoring and intervention with offenders, enforcement of court orders, calendar management, or program administration including: development, coordination, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $52,667.68-$91,442.69. (2008)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Burlington Vicinage, Probation Division. Summary: The Burlington Vicinage seeks a motivated, organized and self-directed individual to serve as a Court Services Supervisor 2 in the Probation Division. Under the general direction of the Court Executive 1B (Vicinage Assistant Chief Probation Officer), the selected candidate will monitor, assign, evaluate, review, lead and oversee the work activities and staff resources of a team or work unit consisting of professional, paraprofessional and/or support staff employees. Duties: This position is responsible for assigning workloads and specific duties to staff or team members; directing and coordinating work between units or teams; communicating human resources policies, rules or regulations to team members; scheduling team members’ work hours or vacation time; conducting formal work performance evaluations with staff, evaluating unit or team performance; overseeing special projects; mediating staff conflicts; reviewing and correcting work of staff and checking written reports for accuracy and completeness. He/She leads a case management team and develops and formulates procedures and/or practice to ensure efficient operations. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in case management; enforcement of court orders, calendar management or program administration including development, analysis, implementation, administration, or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $52,667.68-$91,442.69 (2008)

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COURT EXECUTIVE 1B: Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris and Sussex Vicinage – Probation Division. Summary: The Judiciary of New Jersey, Morris/Sussex Vicinage, is seeking an articulate, highly motivated, dynamic professional with strong communication, customer service and writing skills to lead in a challenging environment. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2B, Vicinage Chief Probation Officer, the selected individual will assist in directing and supervising the everyday operations of the child support and juvenile supervision sections of the Probation Division. He or she will represent the division’s interests on various state and local committees; will coordinate activities between or among agencies or other government units; prepare and analyze statistical reports; provide information to judges, attorneys or community organizations; review and analyze statistical reports; provide information to judges, attorneys or community organizations; review court activities for compliance with laws, court rules, or administrative directives; recommend improvement in operating procedures or administrative practices; initiate activities to improve the delivery of services; recommend disciplinary and/or employee recognition actions; determine goals and objectives, assess training needs and requirements to enhance skills of staff; interview job applicants and conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff. Candidate may perform other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating programs or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $65,691.06 - $97,989.16. (2008)

PROBATION OFFICER (BILINGUAL): Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris and Sussex Vicinage. Summary: Probation Officers work under the direction of the Division Manager or Vicinage Chief Probation Officer and appropriate supervisor. Duties: Probation Officers supervise adults or juveniles who have been placed on probation; prepare reports and case notes; recommend cases to court for adjudication; prepare cases for hearing; monitor and enforce conditions of probation and/or court orders; conduct home/field visits; analyze cases in accordance with existing laws, regulations or professional practices; identify clients’ or customers’ case management needs; review case status with judges or division managers; consult with judges, attorneys or law clerks for litigants with regard to special problems or pending cases; analyze case histories; prioritize cases; monitor case flow or outcomes; advise judges on case issues; and confer with members of a case management team for program case management. Qualifications: Open to employees of the New Jersey Judiciary who are currently serving in a title listed below, have an aggregate of one year of permanent service as of the closing date, and who meet the education requirement listed below: Investigator or Investigator Bilingual. Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences. Testing: Candidates selected to serve in a bilingual variant title must pass the New Jersey Department of Personnel (NJDOP) Bilingual Communicative Ability Testing (BICAT) performance examination or provide proof of having established bilingual proficiency with NJDOP. Salary: $38,614.15-$62,358.52. (2007)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer Vicinage. Summary: The Mercer Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated self-starter to supervise a team in the Adult Unit of its Probation Division. The selected candidate will manage and coordinate the diversified work activities of a team composed of professional, paraprofessional, and clerical support personnel. Duties: The successful candidate will monitor, assign, evaluate, lead, and oversee the work activities and allocation of resources of a team; develop procedures to ensure efficient operations; regulate the flow of work in accordance with Outcome Based Supervision standards; provide direction for achieving goals; assure that quality standards are met; recommend and/or implement personnel actions (hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, disciplining, rewarding); determine staff training needs; and mediate conflict among team members. Alternate workweek hours apply to this position. Performs related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in: case management; and/or supervision, monitoring and intervention with offenders, and program administration including: development, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $51,458.51-$89,343.13. (2007)

PROBATION SURVEILLANCE OFFICER: Probation-Mohave County. Duties: The Mohave County Probation Department seeks to establish a hiring register for the position of Probation Surveillance Officer I. This position is responsible for assisting officers in monitoring and enforcing the conditions of probation for adult/juvenile offenders and overseeing various community work service projects. Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or G.E.D., two years law enforcement experience in surveillance, investigation or related field, ability to work a varied schedule and minimum age of 21 years. Salary: $16.04 per hour (2007)

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ASSISTANT CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Superior Court of Arizona, Mohave County. Duties: Position is an unclassified at-will position serving at the pleasure of the Presiding Judge under administrative supervision of the Chief Probation Officer. Under administrative direction, assists in the day-to-day oversight, management, administration and supervision of all functions associated with the overall operations of adult and juvenile probation and related services. Participates in a variety of probation-related personnel management, fiscal management, records management, office management, space and equipment management, public education, research and advisory services and intergovernmental relates related to probation operations and services. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree with a preference in the behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university (as required by Arizona Revised Statutes A.R.S. 8-203, A.R.S.12 - 251 and Part 6, Chapter 1, Section 6-106 of the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration) AND seven (7) years experience in the fields of corrections or probation, or working with offenders or delinquents in some equivalent capacity with at least two (2) years of progressively increasing responsibility in an administrative or supervisory capacity OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge and skills have been achieved. A Master’s Degree is preferred. Salary: $2,479.20-$2,603.20 Bi-weekly (DOQ) (2007)

PROBATION OFFICER (BILINGUAL – SPANISH AND ENGLISH): Probation Division, Somerset County Courthouse, Somerville, New Jersey. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2b (Vicinage Chief Probation Officer) and other supervisory personnel, this individual will be responsible for supervising a mixed caseload of adult and juvenile probationers in both the Somerset County Probation Division and the Hunterdon County Probation Division. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to: enforcing conditions of probation and/or court orders for each offender; classifying each case in accordance with the orders of supervision; preparing and writing reports and case notes; conducting home/field visits; administering and monitoring urine testing; making visits to the detention facilities or jail; using the personal computer and mainframe applications and performing other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twenty-four credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences. Salary: $37,764.45 (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2 (CONFIDENTIAL): Sussex County Judicial Center, Probation Division, Newton, New Jersey. Summary: The Morris/Sussex Vicinage currently has an opening for an energetic, dependable, detail-oriented individual to work as an Administrative Specialist 2 in the Probation Division. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2B (Vicinage Chief Probation Officer) or other supervisory personnel, the selected individual will be responsible for providing support to the Sussex Probation Division. Specific duties include preparing confidential reports; serving as division timekeeper; serving as division contact regarding purchases, expenditures, and budgeting needs; providing technical advice to staff, peers, or management; drafting correspondence reports, or proposals; scheduling meetings, appointments, and interviews; and recommending improvements in operating procedures, work processes, or administrative practices. The selected candidate will perform other related tasks as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of paraprofessional experience in program evaluation, administrative operations, or human resources. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $36,746.12 - $60,202.39 (2007)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 1: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Intensives Supervision Program, AOC. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking organized individuals with administrative experience to join the Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: The selected individuals must be able to handle a variety of technical and client support functions in a fast-paced office environment in addition to preparing ISP assessments and assisting ISP field supervision officers in developing community sponsors, network teams, group and individual community service sites, and employment opportunities for applicants and participants in the ISP program. Other duties may include assisting field officers in verifying curfews, treatment and community service attendance; coordinating volunteer services of ISP graduates; and performing other related duties. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of case management experience in the field of probation or community development. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $40-420 - $66,222. (2007)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 3: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program, AOC. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking detail-oriented individuals with take-charge skills who enjoy working with people to join the state’s Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: Under the general supervision of the Regional Supervisor of ISP or other supervisory personnel, the selected individuals will supervise high-risk offenders, and assist program participants in attaining specific goals that ensure the successful completion of the Intensive Supervision Program. The selected candidates will assist in identifying vocational, economic and psychological needs while monitoring participants for compliance with program conditions providing necessary programs and assistance. Duties will also include completing assessment reports, performing supervisory assignments, and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Four years of increasingly responsible experience in casework involving supervising offenders, gathering and analyzing case-related information; determining client needs; providing access to social services, therapeutic interventions or rehabilitative assistance; and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. Salary: $57,733 - $88,596. (2007)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Probation Division, Camden Vicinage, Camden, New Jersey. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 1B, (Vicinage Assistant Chief Probation Officer) or other high level official, supervises, monitors, coordinates, and oversees the activities of a designated probation team(s). Instructs, evaluates and organizes program activities for the team(s). Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one (1) year of which shall have included experience in Case Management, Calendar Management, or Program Administration including development, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $50,326.07 - $87,377.14 (2007)

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ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program, AOC, New Jersey. Duties: Duties will include compiling and verifying data for research projects; analyzing data using statistical software; creating charts for graphical representation of data; drafting correspondence and reports; providing technical assistance and training to ISP staff; creating and maintaining inventory control systems; writing documentation for system processes, researching equipment needs; contacting vendors for product quotes and preparing purchase requests; participating in work unit meetings; performing related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of paraprofessional experience in the area of Program Evaluation: program development, coordination, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. Knowledge of research methodology, SAS (or other statistical software), PC hardware/software, Blackberry, Treo Smartphone is helpful. Salary: $36,746 - $60,202. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Child Support Enforcement Services Unit, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an administrative professional to join the Probation Services Division, Child support Enforcement Unit. Duties: Under the direction of an Administrative Supervisor, or other supervisory personnel, the individual will assist in developing or updating enforcement procedures as required by Federal and State regulations or statutes. Additional duties include providing assistance and training to vicinage staff on child support policies and procedures and on various automated systems used for enforcement or location purposes. Staff and provide support for various child support subcommittees. Prepare specialized reports for program evaluation and performance monitoring as needed and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in program evaluation: program development, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word would be helpful. Salary: $55,264 - $86,127. (2007)

PROBATION OFFICER (BILINGUAL): Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex Vicinage. Duties: Under supervision, interviews clients, customers or complainants; answers questions posed by public, clients, customers, complainants, subordinates or supervisors; verifies addresses, employment or community contacts of prospective probationers; monitors clients or customers’ payment patterns of court ordered payments; investigates clients’ or customers’ personal or criminal histories; schedules meetings, appointments or interviews; verifies entered data against source documents; gathers relevant facts pertaining to case; monitors location of clients or customers; compiles records or other written materials; completes standard form letters; determines status of criminal, customer or service complaints in accordance with established procedures or regulations; prepares investigative fact-finding reports; advises judges on case issues; prepares cases for hearing; recommends treatment programs for clients or customers; recommends therapeutic or rehabilitative placements; conducts home visits; recommends social services agencies or community organizations to clients or customers; refers clients to treatment programs based on compliance with terms o probation; drafts correspondence, reports; provides guidance to clients or customers with personal problems or specific needs (e.g., social, emotional, financial, vocational, rehabilitative); participates in team/work unit meetings; provides guidance to the families or guardians of clients or customers, including recommendation of treatment programs and counseling alternatives; recommends procedures to ensure compliance with court orders; provides testimony as an officer of the courts; collects samples or specimens to test for alcohol or substance abuse. Performs related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences. To be permanently appointed, the selected individual must have filed for and taken the NJ Dept of Personnel administered state-wide examination and be reachable on the resulting eligible list for Middlesex Vicinage. Salary: $37,764.45 - $60,986.33. (2007)

PROBATION OFFICER – BILINGUAL (SPANISH & ENGLISH): Superior Court of New Jersey. Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. Probation Division. Summary: Under the direction of the Court Executive 1b (Vicinage Assistant Probation Officer) and other supervisory personnel, this individual will be responsible for supervising a caseload of juvenile offenders with a variety of personal and behavioral problems in the Supervision Unit. Duties: Specific duties will include enforcing all court orders for each offender; classifying each case in accordance with the orders of supervision; administering both urine and oral swab testing; making institutional visits to detention facilities or jails; developing and implementing appropriate plans that will address the needs of each probationer; maintaining an appropriate contact standard which includes personal, field, report night and agency contacts; and performing other related duties as assigned. NOTE: Field night and report night hours are required. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by twenty-four credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences. Candidate selected must provide official transcript prior to start date. This position is in the career (classified) service. Since an open-competitive certification for this location is currently not available, applicants selected from this recruitment will be appointed provisionally. To be permanently appointed, the selected individual must file for the New Jersey Department of Personnel (NJDOP) Open Competitive Exam, be reachable on the resulting list for the Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage and pass a NJDOP Bilingual Communicative Ability Test (BICAT) performance examination or provide proof of having established bilingual proficiency with the NJDOP. Salary: $37,764.45. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Union Vicinage, Probation Division. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Probation Division Manager) or Court Executive 1b (Assistant Probation Division Manager), the individual will provide technical advise to staff, peers or management; review court rules or administrative directives; answer questions posed by public, clients, customers, complainants or supervisors; train employee in areas such as judiciary policies or procedures; participate in team or work unit meetings; check written reports; compile records or other written materials; inform managers about employees’, clients’ or customers’ work progress or related matters. Perform related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. One year of paraprofessional experience in the area of program evaluation: program development, coordination, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $36,746.12 - $60,202.39. (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B: Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage. Summary: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Division Manager), the Monmouth Vicinage is seeking two highly motivated, dynamic professionals to perform and lead in a challenging environment. The selected individuals will ensure the effective and efficient management of cases by managing staff functions and resources within the Family and Probation (Child Support Enforcement, Juvenile or Adult Supervision) Divisions. Duties: The Court Executive 1b will assist in directing and supervising the daily operations of the division. Including but not limited to: case management; monitor case work flow; collect or maintain case statistics to generate status reports; recommend procedures to ensure compliance with court orders, laws, court rules and administrative directives; inform clients or customers about available services or agency support programs; provide information to the public (clients, customers and organizations), complainants, judges, attorneys, subordinates or supervisors; serve on committees or task forces; establish working relationships and/or coordinate activities with unions, social service agencies or outside organizations; recommend improvement in operating procedures or administrative practices; arrange training for staff or team members; evaluate staff performance; conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members; develop performance standards; recommend personnel action; inform managers about unresolved staff or team conflicts; respect and treat all personnel, clients and the public with dignity. Performs other related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case-related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Experience working with diverse populations is helpful. Salary: $64,245.54 - $95,832.92. (2007)

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PROBATION OFFICER – BILINGUAL IN SPANISH & ENGLISH: New Jersey Judiciary. Duties: Self-starters interested in making a difference are needed to perform the following duties in the New Jersey trial courts: recommend and analyze court cases for presentation to judges and attorneys; prepare court reports and case notes for hearings; supervise adults or juveniles placed on probation; monitor and enforce court orders and conditions of probation; monitor and enforce child support court orders; and/or identify service needs and required interventions. Key entry-level positions will be filled from the New Jersey Department of Personnel eligible list as they become available in the Criminal, Family and Probation Divisions of the 21 county trial courts. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the behavioral or social sciences OR a bachelor’s degree in any area including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences is required. Salary: $37,764.45 - $38,614. (2007)

OFFICE SUPERVISOR: Probation, Kingman, AZ. Duties: Under general supervision, oversees, manages, supervises, undertakes and performs a variety of tasks associated with the administrative, business and clerically-oriented processes of the Mohave County Probation Department. Serves as working supervisor providing backup and support to subordinates; oversees human resource related duties involving recruitment, staffing, training, performance management, disciplinary and corrective actions for the Probation Department; implements operational policies and procedures; determines compliance and quality control; maintains records, logs, and reports; undertakes special projects. Qualifications: Requires Associate’s Degree in judicial, business, or public administration or related field and 3+ years of relevant progressively responsible office management, staff management, staff training, human resource, or closely related field that includes at least one (1) year of management or supervisory experience. Experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the college education. Salary: $1,761.60/bi-weekly. (2007)

OPERATIONAL REVIEW SPECIALIST V: Supreme Court of Arizona, AOC, Adult Probation Services. Duties: Under the general direction of the Program Services Manager, the Operational Review Specialist is responsible for planning, managing and conducting the operational review process for the fifteen adult probation departments statewide, which includes examining the adult programs and activities for efficiency, effectiveness, adherence to and compliance with the Arizona Constitution, statutes, court rules Arizona Code of Judicial Administrations (ACJA) administrative orders, funding agreements, contracts, policies and procedures, protocols and analysis and validation of data collection and performance measures. The Operational Review Specialist is instrumental in evaluating departments’ use of Evidence Based Practices principles and providing recommendations to further departments’ efforts towards full implementation. Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field and have at least one year experience in either accounting or auditing and five years experience in community corrections or a related field; a Master’s Degree is preferred. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of Arizona ’s criminal justice system and adult probation programs and be highly organized and detail oriented. This position travels in-state approximately 50% of the time. Salary: $45,951 - $55,141. (2007)

JUVENILE INTENSIVE SUPERVISION PROGRAM INTERN: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Duties: Under the general direction and supervision of a Court Executive (Regional Supervisor) or other supervisory personnel, the intern provides assistance to the Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program Officers with admission investigations; verifies compliance with treatment conditions; drafts investigation reports; interacts with community volunteers; and performs related work as required. Qualifications: Senior or graduate student at an accredited college with a major course study in Criminal Justice or other Behavioral or Social Science area. NOTE: Interns are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, not to exceed 944 hours in a fiscal year. Salary: $8.35 - $11.48. (2007)

INTENSIVE SUPERVISION PROGRAM INTERN: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Duties: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking student interns to join our Intensive Supervision Program to provide assistance in the ongoing evaluation of the program and assist in the compilation of information for various research reports through the coding of participant criminal history data; maintaining the flagged arrest notification data; and assisting with recidivism studies. Qualifications: Senior or graduate student at an accredited college with a major course study in Criminal Justice or other Behavioral or Social Science area. Interns are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, not to exceed 944 hours in a fiscal year. Salary: $8.35 - $14.64. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our Probation Services Division in the Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: The selected candidate will assist in designing, planning and implementing quantitative research and evaluation projects to determine program effectiveness; assist in compiling and analyzing relevant data utilizing various statistical techniques and software; prepare technical and analytical reports; and perform other duties as required. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Three years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: program development, program analysis, program administration, or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. NOTE: Knowledge of research methodology, SAS (or other statistical software), FoxPro (or other database software) is helpful. Salary: $41,684 - $67,609. (2007)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean Vicinage. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Probation Division Manager) and/or Court Executive 1B (Assistant Probation Manager), manages and coordinates the diversified work activities of a team, composed of professional, paraprofessional and clerical support personnel, provides direct service to the Judge. Instructs and evaluates staff or team members on work-related matters; regulate flow of work in accordance with operating schedules; and direct work between units or teams. Supervise clerical, administrative, and other support activities. The selected candidate will also assign workload or specific duties to staff or team members, determine staff or team training needs; mentor and coach staff; provide direction and feedback; recommend procedures or practice to ensure efficient court/unit operations; review and correct work of staff or team members; lead a case management team; assure established standards are met; recommend and/or implement personnel actions. Does related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in case management, enforcement of court orders or calendar management. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $50,326.07 - $87,377.14. (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B (ASSISTANT PROBATION DIVISION MANAGER): Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean Vicinage, Probation Division. Summary: The Ocean vicinage is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong leadership, supervisory, personnel management and administrative skills to join the Probation Division Management Team. Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Vicinage Chief Probation Officer), the selected candidate will be responsible for the administration, direction, coordination and evaluation of all activities for a major section (Child Support Enforcement or Supervision – to be determined) of the Probation Division. Duties: Specific duties include assisting in developing and administering policies, statutes, court rules and directives; preparing and administering the budget; recommending assignment of personnel; determining goals and objectives; administering grievances procedures and disciplinary actions; overseeing the collection and disbursement of all court ordered monies; arranging training for personnel; supervising and evaluating staff. Does related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. (NOTE: A college or university transcript is required). Three years of increasingly responsible professional administrative experience, one year of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating programs or case-related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $64,245 - $95,832.92. (2007)

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COURT EXECUTIVE 1B – VICINAGE ASSISTANT CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Superior Court of New Jersey, Counties of Atlantic and Cape May, Probation Division, Atlantic City, NJ. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2A (Vicinage Chief Probation Officer), this individual is responsible for the administration, direction and coordination of all activities for a major section of the Probation Division. Specific duties include assisting in developing and administering policies, statutes, court rules and directives; preparing and administering the budget; recommending assignment of personnel; determining goals and objectives; administering grievance procedures and disciplinary actions; overseeing the collection and disbursement of all court ordered monies; arranging training for personnel; supervising and evaluating staff. Does related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $62,985.82 - $93,953.84. (2006)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage. Summary: The Hudson Vicinage has an exciting opportunity for a detail oriented professional to work as a Court Services Supervisor 2 in the Probation Division. Under the general direction of the Vicinage Assistant Chief Probation Officer, the selected candidate will monitor, assign, evaluate, review, lead and oversee the work activities and staff resources of a team or work unit consisting of professional, paraprofessional and/or support staff employees. This position is responsible for assigning workloads and specific duties to staff or team members; directing and coordinating work between units or teams; communicating human resources policies, rules or regulations to team members; scheduling team members’ work hours or vacation time; conducting formal work performance evaluations with staff, evaluating unit or team performance; overseeing special projects; mediating staff conflicts; reviewing and correcting work of staff and checking written reports for accuracy and completeness. He/She leads a case management team and develops and formulates procedures and/or practice to ensure efficient operations. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in case management; enforcement of court orders, calendar management or program administration including development, analysis, implementation, administration, or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $49,339.28 - $85,663.86. (2006)

DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER I: Mohave County Probation Department, AZ. Summary: The Mohave County Probation Department has career opportunities available for individuals interested in providing probation services to adult and juvenile offenders. Duties: Deputy Probation Officer Is are responsible for the supervision and investigation of adult or juvenile offenders. This involves reviewing and investigating cases, interviewing offender and families, preparing court reports and recommendations, and supervising adult or juvenile probationers. Qualifications: Successful applicants must be 21 years of age and must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in the behavioral or social sciences, a valid driver’s license and be of good moral character. Successful applicants must also undergo and successfully complete a criminal history/background investigation (felony and misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending upon the number, severity and recentness), credit check, psychological evaluation, and polygraph examination. Salary: $14.54 per hour. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2 (CONFIDENTIAL): Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris and Sussex Vicinage. Summary: The Morris Vicinage currently has an opening for an energetic, dependable, detail-oriented individual to work as an Administrative Specialist 2 in the Probation Division. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2B (Vicinage Chief Probation Officer), the selected individual will be responsible for providing Vicinage-wide administrative support to the division. Specific duties include preparing confidential reports; monitoring and maintaining the division budget; serving as division timekeeper; serving as division contact regarding purchases, expenditures, and budgeting needs; providing technical advice to staff, peers, or management; drafting correspondence reports, or proposals; scheduling meetings, appointments, and interviews; and recommending improvements in operating procedures, work processes, or administrative practices. The selected candidate will perform other related tasks as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of paraprofessional experience in program evaluation, administrative operations, or human resources. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience eon a year-for-year basis. Salary: $35,319.23 - $57,864.66. (2006)

BILINGUAL PROBATION OFFICER: Superior Court of New Jersey, Counties of Atlantic and Cape May. Duties: The New Jersey Judiciary has an opportunity for a motivated professional with strong communication and writing skills to conduct investigations both pre-dispositional and post-dispositional in nature; exercise supervision over defendants, adjudicated and convicted offenders, or others who require supervision or assistance by court order; enforce orders for child support and alimony payments; conduct custody investigations; does related work as required and/or mandated by court decision or rule. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by twenty-four credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences. Candidates selected to serve in a bilingual variant title must pass the New Jersey Department of Personnel (NJDOP) Bilingual Communicative Ability Test performance examination or provide proof of having established bilingual proficiency with the NJDOP. The above examples of work are to be performed by utilizing Spanish or English, as required, depending on the needs of the individual persons communicated with during the course of official duties. Such examples do not require an individual to interpret or translate any court proceeding or in any other context. Salary: $36,298.01 - $58,618.16. (2006)

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PROBATION OFFICER, BILINGUAL (SPANISH/ENGLISH): Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer Vicinage – Probation Division. Summary: The Mercer Vicinage has openings for several interested candidates who are proficient in both Spanish and English. Duties: The selected candidates will perform case management, pre-disposition and intake functions; interview clients/customers; screen cases for court; prepare cases for hearing; enter data into automated record-keeping systems; gather relevant facts pertaining to a case; conduct home/field visits; advise judges on case issues; arrange psychological testing of clients or customers; participate in team/work unit meetings; coordinate activities between or among agencies; provide information to judges, attorneys, or community organizations; prepare reports; provide access to social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders; make recommendations for alternative treatment, and education and employment stipulations; and monitor and enforce conditions of probation and/or court order; make recommendations to the court. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in the behavioral or social sciences. A bachelor’s degree in any area, which includes or is supplemented by twenty-four credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences, may be substituted for the required education. Salary: $36,298.01. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2: Probation Services Division, Child Support Enforcement Services Unit, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an administrative professional to join the Probation Services Division, Child Support Enforcement Unit’s Central Operations. Duties: Under the direction of an Administrative Supervisor, the individual will function as the primary contact for day-to-day issues involving the research and resolution of exceptions of child support payments processed by a private vendor; function as lead person for coordinating work assignments with support staff; review case data prior to initiating electronic funds transfer of child support payments; prepare annual escheat of child support monies; provide customer service and detailed, hands-on training and technical assistance to vicinage and central office staff. Duties include research using a variety of databases, including the Automated Child Support Enforcement System (ACSES), the Family Assistance Case Tracking System (FACTS), and the Department of Labor’s Wage and Unemployment System (LOOPS); preparing mailings; maintaining records using a computerized database to update and track items referred from the vendor, preparing status reports and creating and maintaining physical files. The selected candidate will make independent decisions regarding the disbursement of child support monies, prepare voucher requests for supervisory approval, and contribute to improving the unit’s operation procedures and administrative practices. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of paraprofessional experience in the area of program evaluation: program development, coordination, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. Experience utilizing the Automated Child Support Enforcement System (ACSES), the Family Assistance Case Tracking System (FACTS), and the Department of Labor’s Wage and Unemployment System (LOOPS) database as well as knowledge of Excel would be helpful. Salary: $35,319 - $57,864. (2006)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 1: Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage. Summary: The Probation Division of Essex Vicinage is seeking a dynamic professional, who is innovative, organized and energetic. Duties: The selected candidate will advise management on personnel issues; assign workload or specific duties to staff or team members; conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members; develop work unit or team goals; implement operating procedures or systems; mediate conflicts among staff or team members; plan (prioritize) work of unit or team; prepare technical, statistical, financial, review or evaluation reports; recommend personnel actions (such as hiring, firing, promoting, disciplining or demoting); regulate flow of work in accordance with operating schedules and review and correct work of staff or team members. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one of which shall have included experience in Case Management and Program Administration including: development, analysis, implementation, analysis or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $43,625.43 - $70,917.29. (2006)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 1: AOC, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking organized individuals with administrative experience to join the Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: The selected individuals must e able to handle a variety of technical and client support functions in a fast-paced office environment in addition to preparing ISP assessments and assisting ISP field supervision officers in developing community sponsors, network teams, group and individual community service sites, and employment opportunities for applicants and participants in the ISP program. Other duties may include assisting field officers in verifying curfews, treatment and community service attendance; coordinating volunteer services of ISP graduates; and performing other related duties. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of case management experience in the field of probation or community development. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $39,628 - $64,924. (2006)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 3: AOC, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking detail-oriented individuals with take-charge skills who enjoy working with people to join the state’s Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: Under the General supervision of the Regional Supervisor of ISP or other supervisory personnel, the selected individuals will supervise high-risk offenders, and assist program participants in attaining specific goals that ensure the successful completion of the Intensive Supervision Program. The selected candidates will assist in identifying vocational, economic and psychological needs while monitoring participants for compliance with program conditions providing necessary programs and assistance. Duties will also include completing assessment reports, performing supervisory assignments, and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Four years of increasingly responsible experience in casework involving supervising offenders, gathering and analyzing case-related information; determining client needs; providing access to social services, therapeutic interventions or rehabilitative assistance; and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. Experience supervising high-risk offenders is helpful. Salary: $56,601 - $86,859. (2006)

PROBATION OFFICER: Probation Department, Naples, FL. Summary: The probation officers perform professional work in supervising adult defendants who commit misdemeanor and criminal traffic offenses. Additionally, probation officers may supervise juveniles who are sentenced to probation for a criminal traffic offense. Probation officers provide protection for the public by supervising and monitoring defendants placed on probation. Probation supervision includes providing leadership and direction to the probationers. The incumbents exercise independent judgment and initiative within their scope of authority. Work is performed in accordance with Court orders and directives from Judges and is subject to administrative direction. Probation officers complete PSIs as required. Duties: Supervision of County and Circuit Court Misdemeanant Defendants. Monitor Compliance with Court Orders and Prepare Required Documents. Make Recommendations to the Court. Maintain Probation Files. Prepare Pre-sentencing Investigation Reports. Qualifications: Graduation from a accredited four year college or university with major course work in sociology, psychology, criminology, or a related field. Two years of professional experience in a criminal justice system. Knowledge of: Interview techniques; Methods, practices, principles, procedures, and techniques used in interviewing and investigating as it pertains to the operation of the department; Social casework principles and methods; Basic structure of the Florida State Courts System and the criminal justice system; Local, state, and federal guidelines, rules, regulations, and statutes as they pertain to probation and sentencing parameters; Recent developments, literature, and resources in the probation field; Effects of drugs and alcohol; Bilingual in English and Spanish; Social environment of the county and of particular trends and patterns of society; Resources and various programs available and applicable to the specific needs of persons on supervised probation. A valid Florida Driver’s License, with an acceptable driving record, is required. Salary: $34,348.60. (2006)

PROBATION OFFICER: Boston, Massachusetts. Summary: The probation officer, under the direct supervision of the chief probation officer, first assistant chief probation officer, or assistant chief probation officer, investigates thoroughly offender personal history, background and environment; reports findings to the court and is prepared to make appropriate recommendations on dispositions; periodically interviews probationers to determine the effectiveness of probation supervision and areas in which casework counseling are needed; refers probationers to social resources in the community for assistance in rehabilitation; enforces court orders; recommends revoking of probation and/or modification of court orders when necessary. Duties: Performs all assigned duties relating to cases scheduled for appearance in court. Assists as needed in courtroom procedure during court sessions. Plans office activities, conferences, and field visits in connection with investigation and supervision functions. Maintains accurate and up-to-date case records in a neat and legible prescribed form. Prepares and submits monthly statistical and performance reports on the status of individual caseload. Gathers and evaluates data pertinent to individual cases in connection with both investigation and supervision. Such data may include information about the offender’s home, school, church, neighborhood, and relevant social agencies. Following court policy has responsibility for monitoring payment orders of the court, e.g., restitution, fines, support orders, etc. Maintains own workbook listing information and contact with probationers. Performs all assigned duties relating to cases scheduled for appearance in court. Assists as needed in courtroom procedure during court sessions. Plans office activities, conferences, and field visits in connection with investigation and supervision functions. Maintains accurate and up-to-date case records in a neat and legible prescribed form. Prepares and submits monthly statistical and performance reports on the status of individual caseload. Gathers and evaluates data pertinent to individual cases in connection with both investigation and supervision. Such data may include information about the offender’s home, school, church, neighborhood, and relevant social agencies. Following court policy has responsibility for monitoring payment orders of the court, e.g., restitution, fines, support orders, etc. Maintains own workbook listing information and contact with probationers. Enforces all orders handed down by the court. Carefully documents facts and testifies in court with respect to the probationer’s activities, behavior and quality of adjustment while under supervision. Following established legal procedures, brings alleged violations of the probationer to the attention of the court and/or brings a probationer before the court as required. Determines when circumstances warrant modification of court orders and initiates the necessary action to procure a decision by the court on such modification. Conducts investigations, prepares appropriate reports focused on the “why” of the individual’s behavior, and is prepared to make recommendations based on these investigations. As directed represents the chief probation officer and other court officials in many phases of meeting the public. As directed performs various public relations activities, such as addressing community groups, participating in conferences, panels, etc., of other agencies. As assigned, performs such other duties as may be directed by the judge or chief probation officer in accordance with the standards of the Probation Service and any specialized needs of the court. Is subject to assignment by the Commissioner with approval from the Chief Justice for Administration and Management among various Departments and Divisions of the Trial Court. Qualifications: A minimum of one (1) year experience in human or allied services. A graduate degree in the behavioral sciences, education, administration, management, law or criminal justice may be substituted for the above experience, if the candidate also possesses a bachelor’s degree in accordance with the education requirement. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Salary: $42,238 - $59,520. (2006)

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PROBATION OFFICER – BILINGUAL (ENGLISH & SPANISH): Superior Court of New Jersey, Union County. Summary: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2b (Division Manager or Vicinage Chief Probation Officer) and other supervisory personnel, is responsible for supervising a caseload of offenders with a variety of personal and behavioral problems. Duties: Specific duties will include enforcing all court orders for each offender; classifying each case in accordance with the orders of supervision; developing and implementing appropriate plans that will address the need of each probationer; maintaining an appropriate contact standard which includes personal, field and agency contacts; using the personal computer and mainframe application; having the ability to effectively convey to the court and agencies the progress and needs of probationers and performing other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences. Candidates must provide official transcript prior to starting date. Since an open-competitive certification for this location is currently not available, applicants selected from this recruitment will be appointed provisionally at this time. To e permanently appointed, the selected individual must have filed for the New Jersey Department of Personnel (NJDOP) Open Competitive Exam, be reachable on the resulting list for the Union Vicinage and pass an NJDOP Bilingual Communicative Ability Test (BICAT) performance examination or provide proof of having established bilingual proficiency with the NJDOP. Salary: $35,974.24. (2005)

PROBATION OFFICER – BILINGUAL (ENGLISH & SPANISH): Superior Court of New Jersey, Union County Courthouse. Summary: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2b (Criminal Division Manager) and other supervisory personnel, is responsible for preparing and managing individual cases for disposition and sentencing. Duties: This will include preparing reports; prioritizing cases; analyzing case histories; examining and analyzing case files and documents; interviewing defendants; drafting appropriate correspondence; contacting other courts and outside agencies; identifying and analyzing defendants’ social, economic, emotional and behavioral problems and making appropriate recommendations for improvement, treatment and/or rehabilitation; using the personal computer and criminal justice databases and performing other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences. Candidates must provide official transcript prior to starting date. Since an open-competitive certification for this location is currently not available, applicants selected from this recruitment will be appointed provisionally at this time. To e permanently appointed, the selected individual must have filed for the New Jersey Department of Personnel (NJDOP) Open Competitive Exam, be reachable on the resulting list for the Union Vicinage and pass an NJDOP Bilingual Communicative Ability Test (BICAT) performance examination or provide proof of having established bilingual proficiency with the NJDOP. Salary: $35,974.24. (2005)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B: Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage. Summary: The Judiciary of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage, is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic professional to perform and lead in a challenging environment. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Vicinage Chief Probation Officer), the selected individual will assist in directing and supervising the everyday operations of a major section of the Probation Division; will coordinate activities between or among agencies or other government or enforcement units; provide information to judges, attorneys or community organizations; review court activities for compliance with laws, court rules, or administrative directives; recommend improvement in operating procedures or administrative practices; supervise employees; evaluate the performance of staff; recommend personnel actions; conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members; performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $61,750.80 - $92,111.61. (2005)

JUVENILE PROBATION DEPUTY CHIEF: Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County. Duties: The principal responsibilities of the Deputy Chief include: Interprets County and Probation Department policy and directives to the management staff of the various divisions and institutions to ensure the department’s goals and objectives are consistent with the County’s mission and strategic plan; reviews operations and secures compliance with policy, Court Administrative Orders and State mandates; consults with and advises management staff on problems concerning personnel, procedures and services; evaluates continuing operations for effectiveness in accordance with evidence-based practices and, if indicated, initiates corrective action through discussion with the management staff involved; evaluates budgetary needs and participates in budget conferences with the Chief Probation Officer including preparing and administering the annual budgets according to the guidelines of Budgeting For Results; assists the Chief Probation Officer in all roles including creating a vision that is realized through the development and implementation of the department’s strategic plan; studies and reports on anticipated needs, services and staff safety issues for evidence-based practices in field operations and best practices in detention and implements as needed; evaluates the overall effectiveness of training programs and plans for future staff development needs; enlists the support of community groups and professional organizations to obtain strategic direction and collaborative partnerships for the overall administration of the department; works effectively with Judges and other Court personnel in a collaborative manner to resolve Court-wide issues; acts for the Chief PO during absences. Qualifications: The ideal candidate must possess the minimum of a Master’s Degree in the Behavioral or Social Sciences, Corrections, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field and six years of increasingly responsible correctional experience; OR any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates potential ability to perform the duties of the position. PREFERRED: Experience with Juvenile Detention Facilities and national American Correctional Association (ACA) guidelines. Salary: $60,507 - $90,771. (2005)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Camden Vicinage. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 1B, (Vicinage Assistant Chief Probation Officer) or other high level official, supervises, monitors, coordinates, and oversees the activities of a designated probation team(s). Instructs, evaluates, and organizes program activities for the team(s). Does related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in Case Management, Calendar Management, or Program Administration including: development, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $48,371.84 - $83,984.18. (2005)

PROBATION SURVEILLANCE OFFICER: Mohave County, Arizona. Summary: The Mohave County Probation Office seeks qualified applicants for the position of Probation Surveillance Officer I in Bullhead City. This position is responsible for assisting officers in monitoring and enforcing the conditions of probation for adult/juvenile offenders, and overseeing various community work service projects. Qualifications: Requires high school diploma or G.E.D, two years law enforcement experience in surveillance, investigation or related field, ability to work a varied schedule and minimum age of 21 years. Salary: $13.19 per hour. (2005)

DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER: Provo, Utah. Duties: Supervises juveniles work projects; documents and submits work hours. Transports juveniles to and from work sites. Provides a safe and positive work environment, and promotes a positive work ethic. Trains juveniles to perform work tasks safely. Provides rewards or sanctions for behavior. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment. Qualifications: Graduation for high school plus two years of practical experience working with the public or with juveniles or any equivalent combination of education and experience. College education in social and behavioral sciences, psychology, sociology, social work or related field preferred. First aid certification desirable. Ability to follow written or verbal instructions. Must have the ability to deal with stressful or emotional situations and make critical decisions under pressure. Salary: $10.60-$11.82/hour. (2005)

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