JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Probation Officer (Environmental Court)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  April 1998

 

ORG/POS #:  1052/1188

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To design and monitor corrective action plans and programs for Environmental Court probationers.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Probation Officer - Senior (Environmental Division).

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Interviews defendants, their families, and friends and conducts background investigations to determine the types of sentences and to create corrective action plans.

 

2.         Recommends fines, probation, community service and/or rehabilitation to the Judge at the defendant's sentencing hearing; contacts local schools, shelters, or places of employment, and other resources to assist probationers with their rehabilitation, community service, and corrective action plans.

 

3.         Meets with probationers to suggest ways to bring property up to code; counsels probationers regarding financial and other personal matters and monitors progress.

 

4.         Completes necessary probation revocation paperwork for individuals who violate the terms of their probation; testifies in court as required.

 

5.         Prepares and maintains confidential files, records, and legal documents; expunges records of defendants who successfully complete their probation.

 

6.         Delivers speeches to schools and community organizations concerning the Environmental Court system; provides information to the general public regarding court programs and services.

 

7.         Responds to citizen complaints regarding Environmental Court probation procedures.

 

8.         Provides case load information and purchasing requests to the Judge to assist in the preparation of the probation annual budget.

 

9.         Serves as bailiff upon request of the Judge.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Operates a computer terminal to check local, state, and federal criminal records of defendants.

 

2.         Serves on special state and local councils regarding the probation system.

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3.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

JOB SPECIFICATION

PROBATION OFFICER (ENVIRONMENTAL COURT)

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of average difficulty in designing and monitoring corrective action plans and programs for Environmental Court probationers.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  March 1995

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Interviews defendants, their families, and friends and conducts background nvestigations to determine the types of sentences and to create corrective action plans.

 

Recommends fines, probation, community service and/or rehabilitation to the Judge at the defendant's sentencing hearing; contacts local schools, shelters, or places of employment, and other resources to assist probationers with their rehabilitation, community service, and corrective action plans.

 

Meets with probationers to suggest ways to bring property up to code; counsels probationers regarding financial and other personal matters and monitors progress.

 

Completes necessary probation revocation paperwork for individuals who violate he terms of their probation; testifies in court as required.

 

Prepares and maintains confidential files, records, and legal documents; expunges records of defendants who successfully complete their probation.

 

Delivers speeches to schools and community organizations concerning the Environmental Court system; provides information to the general public regarding court programs and services.

 

Responds to citizen complaints regarding Environmental Court probation procedures.

 

Provides case load information and purchasing requests to the Judge to assist in he preparation of the probation annual budget.

 

Serves as bailiff upon request of the Judge.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Good knowledge of the guidelines governing the Criminal Justice probation system.

 

Good knowledge of courtroom procedures and practices.

 

Good knowledge of counseling methods and techniques.

 

Good knowledge of probation revocation procedures.

 

Skill in the operation of a computer terminal.

 

Ability to interview defendants and conduct extensive background investigations.

 

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Ability to develop corrective action plans for assigned probationers.

 

Ability to effectively counsel assigned probationers.

 

Ability to testify in court regarding probation principles and practices.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

Ability to maintain confidential files and records.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

 

Completion of a college degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field; at least one (1) year of experience in probation, counseling, or a related area; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Must possess or be able to obtain within one year of employment, certification as Specialized Police Personnel.

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                               YES                               NO

Lifting (lbs.)		ü
Carrying (lbs.)		ü
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)		ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                               YES                               NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions		ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts		ü
Work in High, Precarious Places		ü
Fumes or Dust		ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals		ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)		ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)		ü