Lead Misdemeanor Probation Specialist

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Title:  Lead Misdemeanor Probation Specialist

Department:  Public Services

Location:  Dade City, Florida

Hourly range:  $26.37 - $36.92

Job Type:  Full Time

Closing Date:  Thu. 04/10/25 11:59 PM Eastern Time

General Description: Interviewing and supervisory work with offenders assigned to the County Probation Section. Liaison between Probation Coordinator and staff. Responsible for the implementation and update of department/County policies and procedures as directed by Probation Coordinator.

Essential Job Descriptions:  Monitors and mentors team  ensuring the compliance of day-to-day policies and procedures and provides direction/assistance when necessary. Reviews documents prior to submission to Judges, assigns work coverage, provides input on evaluations and addresses customer inquiries and concerns. Ensures that the probationer is maintaining all the conditions of probation and meeting all financial obligations as ordered by the court. Verifies compliance/non-compliance and reports back to the Courts. Knowledge of the criminal justice system, court processes  and legal procedure. Attends and testifies during legal proceedings and provides recommendations and observations of probationers to the Court regarding probation conditions and alleged violations.  Instructs probationers regarding the court-ordered requirements and conditions of probation and provides referrals to appropriate agencies.  Monitors probationers activities pertaining to conduct and prepares violations of probation when appropriate.  Knowledge of skillful interviewing techniques. Performs intake interviews of probationers to verify information and establish goals.  Conducts monthly follow up interviews to document progress or lack thereof. Participates in the interview process of potential team members.  Ability to maintain a thoroughly documented case load of 180-300 cases while multi-tasking between interviews, preparing documents and answering phone calls.  Possess strong interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively interact and communicate with a diverse population and wide range of people.  Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of penal rules and regulations and jail procedures.
• Knowledge of court procedures and court appearance scheduling as it relates to first appearance, preliminary hearings, arraignments, and trials.
• Knowledge of the laws and procedures relating to maintenance of confidential court records.
• Knowledge of skillful interviewing techniques.
• Ability to become familiar with criminal justice agencies and applicable community resources.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with court and law enforcement personnel and officials, other employees, and the general public.
• Ability to provide direction and to discipline staff when necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

PHYSICAL SKILLS:  Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a regionally accredited  college or university with an Associate degree in criminology/paralegal or a related field. Two (2) years investigative, criminal justice/paralegal, or related experience, including supervisory experience. Computer entry experience preferred.

For In-house applicants:  This position qualifies for DAP.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:  Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:  Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:  All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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