Probation Officer

Job Title:  Probation Officer

Salary: $43,272.00

Contact Person:  Kim Lindstrom, Director Henry County Court Services

Phone:  309-937-3462

Closing Date:  Until Filled

Minimum Requirements:  A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major course work in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, or related social sciences.  

Duties:  To serve the Court by monitoring and supervising a caseload of offenders; perform a variety of field work such as conducting home visits and referring offenders to appropriate community agencies; work closely with the State's Attorney's Office, the Sheriff's Department and jail, all City Police Departments, the Courts, community agencies and treatment programs; complete written reports and notices required by the State statue and to file such reports with the Circuit Clerk as required by statute; appear in Court and testify as needed; maintain thorough and accurate records of all case activities; conduct drug testing; perform duties as assigned per an on-call schedule to handle after-hour calls, electronic monitoring and/or emergencies; and to perform other duties as directed including those mandated by the Illinois Complied Statutes. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  Requires ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; requires knowledge of psychological, substance abuse, and other areas of mental and physical problems to identify human needs and make appropriate referrals; requires excellent organizational and time management skills; should be familiar with the following concepts: motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and evidence-based principles; and requires the ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with staff, offenders, the courts, other agencies, and the general public.  

Special Requirements:  Must be a resident of the state of Illinois within ninety (90) days of appointment; must reside within a 45 mile radius of the County seat (Cambridge, IL); must be on the employment eligibility list maintained by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts; and must have a valid Illinois motor vehicle operator's license and insurance. 

Interested persons must submit a cover letter and resume to the Director of Henry County Court Services, 307 W. Center Street, Suite 202J, Cambridge, IL 61238, as well as, submit a state application for Probation/Court Services Employment per the application instructions on the website:  https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/employment-application/