County Probation Officer

COURT SERVICES - COUNTY PROBATION OFFICER 

(LAKE ALFRED - WORK LOCATION) PG 11 - NON-EXEMPT 

SALARY $20.30HR./$42,224.00 ANNUALLY 

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTION :

Oversee the supervision of court-ordered offenders assigned to the County Probation Division. Ensures individuals comply with all court-mandated conditions or are returned to court for further disposition when non-compliant. Plays a critical role in public safety, rehabilitation, and the fair administration of justice through consistent case monitoring, coordination of services, and legal documentation.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: 

Case Management and Offender Supervision
• Receives referrals, conducts interviews, and completes risk assessments to determine the appropriate supervision level and referral site for special conditions.
• Provides instruction to offenders regarding the terms of their court-ordered probation, including legal consequences for non-compliance.
• Assesses an offender’s capacity to complete community service and assigns worksite placements accordingly.
• Coordinates and monitors substance abuse evaluations, treatment, and urinalysis testing.
• Schedules and tracks compliance for DUI school, driving courses, anger management, behavior modification, parenting classes, human trafficking awareness, boating and hunting safety, gun safety, victim impact panels, and other court-directed programs.
• Maintains progressive, detailed case notes for each individual.
• Monitors and manages deadlines tied to each probation sentence to ensure compliance and timely intervention.
• Performs intake interviews in accordance with established procedures.
Legal Documentation and Court Involvement
• Prepares and submits legal documents such as terminations, modifications, revocations, affidavits of  Violation, arrest warrants, and notices to appear.

Attends and testifies in court regarding offender compliance; makes informed sentencing recommendations based on statute, criminal history, and individual circumstances.
• Completes thorough, accurate pre-sentence investigations as ordered by the Court, including legally appropriate sentencing recommendations.
Coordination and Reporting
• Collaborates with Judges, State Attorneys, Public Defenders, law enforcement, private counsel, Pre-Trial Release, and other criminal justice agencies.
• Collects and compiles data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to support the County’s budget process and meet state and federal reporting requirements.
• Tracks, manages, and distributes funds related to offender monetary obligations, including restitution and cost of supervision.
Other Responsibilities
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Criminal Justice Knowledge
• Understanding of case management practices and supervision strategies for criminal justice offenders.
• Familiarity with jail procedures, court operations, and hearing protocols.
• Knowledge of legal requirements for record confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Analytical and Judgment Skills
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies to individual cases with sound judgment.
• Skilled in collecting and evaluating data to form logical conclusions and appropriate recommendations.
• Proficient in preparing well-supported sentencing recommendations in alignment with statutes and criminal history.
 

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including courtroom testimony and legal documentation.
• Skilled in interviewing offenders and detecting discrepancies or attempts to falsify information.
• Maintains professionalism and composure in high-stress interactions with offenders and families.
• Builds cooperative relationships with courts, law enforcement, and community p