CORRECTIONAL PROBATION SENIOR OFFICER

CORRECTIONAL PROBATION SENIOR OFFICER - 70028897Agency: Department of CorrectionsFacility: 20-1 Naples South Probation and ParoleRequisition No: 876866ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent in this position is responsible for supervising, surveilling and maintaining a specialized caseload consisting of youthful offenders, drug offender probation, community contrôlees, pre‑trial intervention offenders, offender releases or any combination of the above. As workload demands require, this position may also supervise other types or classifications of offenders.The incumbent may also perform duties relating to the intake officer, court liaison officer, trainer and electronic monitoring device installer.This position may also direct and supervise a correctional probation officer at a probation and restitution center and may involve monitoring a residential treatment facility and being the on‑site departmental representative supervising the program participants.Examples of work:Encourages and fosters offender compliance with the supervision order through guidance, goal setting, monitoring of offender behavior and supervision in the community.Conducts field and office supervision visits via personal contact, collateral/community contacts, surveillance contacts, telephone contacts and electronic methods to ensure compliance with conditions of supervision and to provide assistance to offenders as appropriate.Demonstrates sensitivity to public and victim needs, concerns and complaints and takes appropriate, prompt action as required.Assesses and/or assists in assessing and identifying offender needs, treatment options, and supervision objectives and refers offenders as appropriate.Utilizes information management system to develop offender payment plans for all monetary obligations ordered by the sentencing or releasing authority and enforces offender compliance with the payment plan.Maintains case records, in both electronic and hard copy, documenting the status of offender background, legal history, treatment and progress of the offender under supervision.Conducts pre‑sentence, pre‑trial, post‑sentence, interstate compact, sentencing guidelines and other required investigations on offenders.Reports non‑compliance with order of supervision to sentencing or releasing authority and prepares violation and other required reports.Maintains liaison with the judiciary, prosecutors, public defenders, law enforcement, treatment providers, non‑profit service agencies, governmental agencies and other criminal justice representatives.Conducts individual and group counseling of an informal and formal nature for offenders as needed.Monitors and tests offenders for the use of controlled substances and alcohol as directed by the sentencing or releasing authority.Conducts searches and makes arrests of offenders under supervision.Installs and maintains electronic/radio equipment, including global positioning satellite systems, utilized to monitor offenders.Handles administrative duties and assists supervisors in supervisor's absence as assigned.Serves on teams or committees and task forces to study issues, solve problems, refine existing practices, develop new programs or procedures or implement new policies.Essential/Entry Level KSA'sAbility to work independently and/or under stressful conditions.Ability to communicate effectively.Full Performance Level KSA'sKnowledge of techniques for advising, interviewing, and counseling.Ability to review and analyze data.Ability to assist offenders in solving problems.Ability to conduct investigations.Ability to apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.Licensure, Certification, or Registration RequirementsCertified in accordance with Florida Statutes 943.13.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.All employees in the correctional probation officer classes must possess a valid driver's license as a condition of employment in accordance with 33‑208.402, Florida Administrative Code and Section 322.03(3) Florida Statutes.Additional InformationCandidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center. Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.Veterans' Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.Location: NAPLES, FL, 31112, 34112, 34109, 34113, 34108, 34120, 34117, 34119, 34103, 34104, 34114, 34144, 33962, 34100.Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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