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Probation Officer/Probation Officer Bilingual
New Jersey Judiciary | |
United States, New Jersey, Trenton | |
May 26, 2022 | |
Probation Officer or Probation Officer Bilingual (Spanish & English)
The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking self-starters interested in making a difference to perform the following duties in the New Jersey Trial Courts: interview defendants and victims of crime to prepare pre-sentence and pre-trial investigations reports; investigate defendants by checking criminal history records and contacting other agencies such as probation departments and courts; contact other agencies such as banks, insurance companies, credit card companies and hospitals for restitution information; contact drug treatment facilities regarding probationers' progress and child support agencies regarding custodial issues; supervise adults or juveniles placed on probation and assist them with positive behavioral change; monitor and enforce child support orders; and/or identify service needs and required interventions; conduct field work including home and jail visitations.
Atlantic/Cape May * Bergen * Burlington * Camden * Essex * Hudson * Mercer * Passaic * Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren
Note: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, you will be required to have high speed home internet access. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired Judiciary employees to establish and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.”
Effective February 1, 2022, the New Jersey Judiciary will require all state court judges and staff to provide to Human Resources either (1) proof of initial vaccination and booster against COVID-19 once eligible to receive the booster; or (2) results of weekly tests for COVID-19. This information is maintained in a secure Judiciary application that is accessible only by a limited group of Human Resources staff.
Salary range is $48,498.06 - $79,190.45 For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in any area, which includes or is supplemented by twenty-four (24) credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences.
Note: Key entry-level professional positions will be filled as they become available in the Criminal, Family and Probation Divisions. Selected candidates may be assigned to any of these divisions. For multi-county vicinages (Atlantic/Cape May, Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren) selected candidates may be assigned to any of the counties.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act,” all persons newly hired by the Judiciary must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.
Veteran Status: Are you a veteran? If so, please indicate this information on your employment application under the Veteran Status supplemental question. For information Veteran’s Preference, please visit the NJ Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs website at: http://www.state.nj.us/military/ogr/.
US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
To Apply:
Applicants can apply online by June 6, 2022 at:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/njjudiciary
For additional information please visit www.njcourts.gov and reference Probation Officer or Probation Officer Bilingual. The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice. |