Probation Officer

Union County is now hiring a Probation Officer to support Probate and Juvenile Court operations.  Under administrative direction of Court Administrator/Chief Probation Officer, the Probation Officer assists in program facilitation and implementation of activities and programs of county probation department; provides case management and supervision over assigned youth and/ or adults; oversees compliance and implements appropriate sanctions and rewards when necessary; serves as a point of contact for each assigned youth and/or adult; attends court hearings to observe and testify when required; investigates background of current or previous offenders and writes related reports and violations when applicable; schedules frequent visits/meetings as defined in the case contact standards; conducts individualized drug and/or alcohol screenings; acts as a liaison between the Court, Community Resources, Children Services Personnel, Treatment Providers, Schools, Law Enforcement, etc. Selected individual must also be capable of passing a comprehensive pre-employment background investigation.