Probation Officer (Collier County)

The Probation Officers perform professional case management work in supervising adult defendants who commit misdemeanor and criminal traffic offenses. Additionally, Probation Officers may supervise juveniles who are sentenced to probation for a criminal traffic offense. Probation provides an alternative to incarceration, and Probation Officers provide protection for the public by supervising and monitoring defendants placed on probation. Probation supervision includes providing leadership and direction to the probationers. The incumbents exercise independent judgment and initiative within their scope of authority. Work is performed in accordance with Court orders and directives from Judges and is subject to administrative direction. Probation Officers complete PSIs as required.

The core responsibilities of this position are: 1) Supervision of County and Circuit Court Misdemeanant Defendants, 2) Monitor Compliance with Court Orders and Prepare Required Documents, 3) Make Recommendations to the Court, 4) Maintain Probation Files, 5) Prepare Pre-sentencing Investigation reports, 6) Other duties as assigned.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.