Title: Statewide Associate Probation Officer - Office of the Commissioner of Probation
Starting Pay: $54,275.64
Departmental Mission Statement: The Massachusetts Probation Service's mission is to increase community safety, reduce recidivism, contribute to the fair and equitable administration of justice, support victims and survivors, and assist individuals and families in achieving long term positive change.
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-probation-service
Notes:
THIS POSTING IS FOR CURRENT TRIAL COURT EMPLOYEES ONLY
This posting is for positions Statewide and will be used for up to one year to select Associate Probation Officers for vacancies at courts throughout the State. During the application process, you will be asked to select the region(s) in which you are interested being considered for. The Trial Court may consider applicants for any region depending on our operational needs, however, be sure to read/review carefully, and select the region(s) for which you prefer. Please note that selected candidates will be assigned to a primary court location but will be expected to travel to courts within the selected region as needed based on operational needs.
Applicants interested in working in the Administrative Supervision Unit (ASU) located in Clinton, must select the ASU in addition to other region(s). The ASU is currently responsible for supervising Operating Under the Influence cases (first and second offense). As the ASU grows, other case types may be added. The ASU is not located in a courthouse, therefore there are no courtroom/counter duties associated with this position.
You must upload a current resume to your profile during the application process in order to be considered for this position.
This position is part of the NAGE bargaining unit.
Position Summary:
The Associate Probation Officer, under the direct supervision of the Chief Probation Officer, First Assistant Chief Probation Officer or Assistant Chief Probation Officer, assists the Probation Department by performing the courtroom duties previously performed by Probation Officers including providing courtroom coverage, preparing and delivering defendant record information, and other duties as the Chief Probation Officer may direct. The Associate Probation Officer further assists the Court by assisting Probation Officers to interview defendants prior to court and completing pre-trial intake investigations.
Supervision Received: Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief Probation Officer or his/her designee and is evaluated for professional soundness and conformity to policy. The CPOs designee may include the (F)ACPO and/or POII.
Duties: Associate Probation Officer Duties:
When directed by the Chief or Assistant Chief Probation Officer, assists Probation Officers in the performance of their courthouse and courtroom duties.
Assists Probation Officers with verification of compliance with certain orders of the court: community service verification, payment of monies, program referrals, mailing of correspondence to victims, contact collaterals (programs, other agencies, DCF, schools, drug testing facilities).
Assists Probation Officers with investigations, prepares and files complaints for contempt cases.
Performs all assigned duties relating to cases scheduled for appearance in court, documents court dispositions and court orders.
Under the direction of a (F)(A)(C)PO requests a warrant to be issued in court for offender non-compliance.
Prepares and submits monthly statistical reports on status of court case-flow. Assists in the gathering of and evaluation of data pertinent to cases before the Court, Indigency Verification, Monthly Report of Probation Activity, and Subsequent Offender Activity Reports (SOAR).
Assists in the printing and distribution of SOAR and follows through with local office policy.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date case records in a neat and legible form.
Maintains electronic documentation in a system approved by probation.
Completes Certificates of completed Community Service hours.
Monitors and supervises for compliance Pre-Trial, Administrative and DUIL Level One cases under the direct supervision of PO II/(F)ACPO/CPO.
Reviews and signs conditions of probation under the direct supervision of Probation Officer II/(F)ACPO/CPO.
Minimum Requirements: REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
These are the minimum requirements necessary to apply for a position of Associate Probation Officer:
Associates degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred; or 3 years relevant experience in Human Services, Criminal Justice or the Trial Court.
Demonstrated interest in and commitment to criminal justice and/or human services as evidenced by prior employment, record of internships, educational practicums, college course work or equivalent activities.
Ability to perform complex courtroom tasks.
Ability to deal with justices, general public, members of the bar, and court personnel.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to travel within a designated work region.
Ability to establish work priorities.
Notes:
Region I includes the following courts: Chicopee District Court, Eastern Hampshire District, Greenfield District, Holyoke District, Northampton District, NO. Berkshire District, Orange District, Palmer District , Pittsfield District , SO. Berkshire District , Springfield District , Westfield District, Berkshire Probate, Franklin Probate, Hampden Probate, Hampshire Probate, Berkshire Superior, Franklin Superior, Hampden Superior, Hampshire Superior, Berkshire Juvenile, Franklin/Hampshire Juvenile, Hampden Juvenile.
Region II includes the following courts: Clinton District, Dudley District, East Brookfield District, Fitchburg District, Framingham/Natick District, Gardner/ Winchedon District, Leominster District, Marlborough District, Milford District, Uxbridge District, Westborough District, Worcester District, Worcester Probate, Worcester Superior , Worcester Juvenile, Administrative Supervision Unit.
Region III includes the following courts: Ayer District, Cambridge District, Concord District, Gloucester District, Haverhill District, Lawrence District, Lowell District, Lynn District, Malden District, Newburyport/Ipswich District, Newton District, Peabody District, Salem District, Somerville District, Waltham District, Woburn District, Essex Probate, Middlesex Probate, Essex Superior , Middlesex Superior, Essex Juvenile, Middlesex Juvenile.
Region IV includes the following courts: Attleboro District, Barnstable District, Brockton District, Edgartown District, Fall River District, Falmouth District, Hingham District, Nantucket District, New Bedford District, Orleans District, Plymouth District, Taunton District, Wareham District, Wrentham District, Barnstable Probate, Bristol Probate, Plymouth Probate, Barnstable Superior, Bristol Superior, Plymouth Superior, Barnstable Juvenile, Bristol Juvenile, Plymouth Juvenile.
Region V includes the following courts: Boston Municipal-Central, Brighton Municipal, Brookline District, Charlestown Municipal, Chelsea District, Dedham District, Dorchester Municipal, East Boston Municipal, Quincy District, Roxbury Municipal, South Boston Municipal, Stoughton District, West Robury Municipal, Norfolk Probate, Suffolk Probate, Norfolk Superior, Suffolk Superior, Norfolk Juvenile, Suffolk Juvenile.