Probation Officer

The Oswego County Probation Department has an immediate opening for a Probation Officer to be 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. 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. 

Qualifications: Satisfactory completion of a Probation Officer traineeship; OR Possession of a master's degree in social work, social sciences, education, administration, law, criminal justice, or a closely related field; OR Possession of a bachelor's 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. This position requires extensive training, some of which requires out of County travel. 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. Please include an unofficial copy of your college transcript with your application. 

Permanent appointment to this position will require successful completion of the civil service examination.

Pay Rate: $30.57 per hour plus competitive benefits package including: health, life, dental and vision insurance; NYS Retirement; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. An unofficial copy of your college transcript must be included with your application. Please visit our website to complete an online application or submit a paper application to the address below.

Oswego County Human Resources Department

46 East Bridge Street

Oswego, New York 13126

(315) 349-8209    Fax: (315) 349-8254

Email:  humanresources@oswegocounty.com

Web: www.oswegocounty.com/humanresources

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