Probation Officer/ Probation Officer Bilingual (Criminal Division) | New Jersey Courts
Probation Officer/ Probation Officer Bilingual (Criminal Division)
Salary: $54,051.21 - $91,935.37 Annually
Location : Jersey City, NJ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-12061
Central Office/Vicinage: Hudson Vicinage
Division: Criminal
Closing Date: 10/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.
SALARY: The salary range for this position is $54,051.21 to $91,935.37 for Schedule A, and $54,051.21 to $88,257.96 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to October 31, 2015, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after October 31, 2015, are considered Schedule B.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth
REMOTE WORK: 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, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
Example of Duties
The Hudson Vicinage is seeking self-starters interested in making a difference to perform the following duties in the Criminal Division:
Interview defendants and victims of crime to prepare pre-sentence and pre-trial investigation 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; perform calendar management duties, such as management of a calendar, reviewing reports and scheduling cases. Candidate will utilize automated Criminal Division systems to support a Judge’s caseload. The candidates will provide in court support to Judges, including preparation of court orders, monitor case flow or outcomes; develop and recommend procedures to ensure compliance with court orders to avoid backlog; communication with internal and external stakeholders and court users regarding special problems; issues of case management, data entry and adherence to applicable guidelines and standard operating procedures. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal, customer service, reasoning, problem-solving and technical competence skills.
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any area, which includes or is supplemented by 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences.
Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.
Applicants are required to submit a photocopy of their transcript at the time of application. If selected, an official college or university transcript is required prior to start date.
