Criminal

Bucks County Adult Probation and Parole

Job Description For Adult Probation and Parole Officer

General Description:

 Responsible for assigned cases that may include adult pre‑sentence investigations, preparole investigations and supervision of probationers and paroles in accordance with Court requirements and established professional standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre‑sentence and pre‑parole investigations obtaining pertinent information both social and economic from defendants, complainants, police officers, relatives and others who may have a bearing on the case.
• Prepare summaries and reports of investigations and attend and present the information at hearings before the Court.
• Supervise probationers and parolees to assist them in an effective rehabilitation.
• Meet with probationers and parolees in the office, in their homes and/or place of employment to observe and recommend special community services to their rehabilitation.
• Discuss plans and evaluations of cases with supervisor.
• Prepare reports concerning the assignment and maintain records.
• Report unusual conditions or questionable items to supervisor.
• Arrest and transport probationers and parolees who are in violation.
• Perform similar or related duties as required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences.
• Valid driver's license; must have own car.

Candidates with a master's degree in the social sciences or two years' full‑time counseling experience in an approved social agency will be considered for appointment at the full performance probation officer level.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.