The purpose of this job is to supervise persons serving misdemeanor probation sentences or participants in a pre-trial intervention program. Work includes, but is not limited to, monitoring all aspects of a probationer’s compliance with reporting, payment of fines and fees, completion of community service work, and completion of required courses, treatment programs and other conditions of probation. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualified applicants must possess and be able to pass the following steps to be considered for employment:
A High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) Valid Driver’s License
21 years of age or older United State Citizenship
No Felony Convictions Entry Level Department Test
P.O.S.T. Entrance Examination
Qualified applicants must also have:
1. Completed a two-year college course of study in criminal justice technology (90 quarter hours/60 semester hours), or completed a minimum of two years of criminal justice or political science at a four-year college, or four years of certified law enforcement, investigation or probation supervision experience
2. Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
3. The ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officers Standards and Training Act; and the Georgia Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center requirements for Practitioner Certification within one year from date of hire.
4. A valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Georgia driver’s license within one year.
This position requires a twelve-month probationary period. This position is a safety sensitive position. Accordingly, it will be included in the random drug testing as referred to in the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance. This position is an at-will position, and serves at the discretion of the Elected Official. See position description for further details.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional evening, night and/or weekend hours.
TO APPLY: Satula Governmental Building, 375 Satula Avenue, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The application and questionnaire may also be downloaded via the links in the upper right-hand corner of this page. Please submit original documents with appropriate signatures and notarization. Forms for present Athens-Clarke County employees to request transfer, promotion, or demotion are available in the Human ResourcesOffice. Athens-Clarke County Government does not discriminate on the basis of disabled status. The telecommunication for the deaf (TDD) number is (706) 613-3115. Applicants must be able to pass a medical exam, psychological evaluation and drug test prior to final offer of employment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
