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Pretrial Services Adult Probation Officer

Position Announcement
Full Time Pretrial Services Adult Probation Officer
Starting Salary: $40,985.68
Position Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8 am – 4:30 pm, including rotating weekend hours
 
Position Summary
The Pretrial Services Probation Officer screens, evaluates and make recommendations to the courts for persons in custody. In addition, the officer supervises and monitors compliance based upon terms ordered by the courts. The Pretrial Services Probation Officer must maintain a high degree of confidentiality while being flexible and able to work non-traditional hours during the 37.5 hour work week as this position will entail a rotating schedule which includes early morning, evening and weekend hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Possess a working knowledge of the Pretrial Services Act, Chapter 725 ILCS 185/(1-34), Illinois Bail Statutes, Chapter 725 ILCS 5/110/(1-18), the Illinois Pretrial Services Procedural and Operational Standards Manual, and the Standards on Pretrial Release approved by the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA)
  • Conduct Pretrial Assessments and Court Ordered Bond Reports
  • Accurately determine risk levels through completion of objective assessment scale
  • Recommendations to the court to be based upon all information received via the assessment and or bond report
  • Proficient with EJS (case management system) and able to be LEADS certified
  • Screen police reports of cases involving victims to assess risk to public/victim safety before or after conducting assessment and or bond interview
  • Proficient in communicating effectively with a diverse group of individuals utilizing motivational interviewing techniques
  • Interact effectively with other units and divisions within court services regularly to ensure coordinated delivery of services
  • Supervise and monitor client’s standard terms and special conditions of Pretrial Supervision
  • Conduct initial intake interviews and complete all necessary paperwork
  • Attend all court hearings of assigned pretrial supervision cases
  • Provide the court with updated reports as to compliance of supervised defendants
  • Promptly inform the State’s Attorney’s office of noncompliance to conditions of Pretrial Supervision, and make appropriate recommendations
  • Maintain daily operation of pretrial program responsibilities in the absence of the Pretrial Coordinator 
  • Participate and provide input in case staffing with Pretrial Coordinator and Deputy Director
  • Participate in general staff meetings and training 
  • Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as future consideration so indicates
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Skilled in managing one’s time and work independently
  • Ability to effectively communicate 
  • Ability to maintain high level of concentration while working with a high level of accuracy under short deadlines
  • Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
  • Ability to establish goals and objectives
  • Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while preparing documents
  • Knowledge of Court processes
  • Knowledge of Pretrial Services Act
  • Knowledge of Pretrial processes
  • Ability to work non-traditional hours - weekends, early morning and evening hours as needed
Required Qualifications
  • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
  • Must be registered with the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts approved hire list
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with major course work in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a related field
  • Previous Customer Services experience or work in a related field
Work Environment
This position is primarily sedentary within an office environment located in the McLean County Law and Justice Center. The Pretrial Services Probation Officer shares a large office space among co-workers. 
Benefits Package
McLean County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Medical Member Rewards Program
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dependent Spending Account (DSA)
  • Supplemental Insurance: Life, Critical Illness and Accident
  • County provided Life Insurance
  • Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF Pension)
  • Paid time off: vacation days, personal days, sick days, holidays
  • Identity Protection
  • Charitable Giving
  • Discounted Four Seasons Health Club Membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
 About McLean County Government
As part the largest component of the community correctional system, Court Services works to enhance the lives and safety of each and every member of the McLean County. Our mission is to protect public interest and safety by diligently enforcing court ordered conditions of probation/detention through meaningful supervision strategies and utilizing appropriate supportive resources. Under the guidance of the 11th judicial circuit, the McLean County Court Services Department provides a broad range of services to the community, which include but are not limited to adult and juvenile probation, pretrial services, community service supervision, drug court, recovery court, veteran’s treatment court and specialized units.
McLean County is the largest county by land area in the state of Illinois with a population of over 172,000. McLean County Government is a fast-moving and dynamic workplace established to locally administer Illinois State laws and serve the community in a variety of ways throughout our multitude of departments. With a $97 million operating budget, over 800 employees, and an Aa1 Bond Rating, McLean County Government is positioned to maintain and expand its reputation for excellence in local government.
To learn more about all the services McLean County Government provides the community, please visit https://mcleancountyil.gov/. A full list of Departments with a description of their function can be located at https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/8/Departments.
 How to Apply
Click “Apply Now” at the top of this post. Please include resume and cover letter at time of application.
*If applying through a third party job board, please fill out an application via McLean County Government’s Job Board located at https://il-mcleancounty.civicplushrms.com/careers/Jobs.aspx
Confidentiality of your application is maintained upon request.
 
McLean County Government is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.