Probation Officer or Probation Officer Bilingual in Spanish & English
Location: New Jersey (multiple locations)
Job Number: PONC11.23
Salary: $50,457.38 to $85,822.65
Closing Date: November 26, 2023
When submitting your resume, you must indicate in order of preference up to four (4)
vicinages from the 15 listed below in which you would like to be considered for
employment:
• Atlantic/Cape May • Camden • Mercer • Ocean • Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem • Bergen
vicinages from the 15 listed below in which you would like to be considered for
employment:
• Atlantic/Cape May • Camden • Mercer • Ocean • Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem • Bergen
• Essex • Middlesex • Passaic • Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren • Burlington • Hudson
• Monmouth • Union • Morris/Sussex
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.
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.
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, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
See description above.
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 may submit a copy of their transcript. However, an official college or university transcript is required at interview.
