Probation Officer 1- Lateral

Geneseo, NY
Livingston County Sheriff

Salary: $29.18 – $35.24 Hourly

Closing Date: 4/24/2025

Position Summary:

This is the entry-level professional position in a probation department responsible for the control, supervision and care of adults and juveniles subject to probation supervision or intake services which requires them to meet certain standards of conduct. The incumbent uses sound professional judgment and applies investigative techniques to evaluate the conduct of those subject to court ordered investigation, analyze data and make recommendations regarding court dispositions. He/she also counsels and coaches probationers and others receiving probation services to change patterns of thinking and behavior to help promote and sustain a law-abiding relationship with society and reduce the likelihood of becoming re-involved in criminal or delinquent behavior. Depending upon individual needs and/or court orders, a Probation Officer 1 may arrange for medical, mental health or substance treatment services. Supervision is not a characteristic of this position. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher ranking probation professional. A Probation Officer 1 is a Peace Officer pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 and may be authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of his/her duties. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

  • Gathers, verifies, reviews and analyzes social, medical, mental health, substance abuse, sex offender, legal and other documentation and interviews defendants/respondents, victims, law enforcement personnel and other case-related individuals to conduct pre-plea/pre-sentence/pre-dispositional investigations;
  • Prepares reports and/or testifies in court regarding persons awaiting disposition of the courts in regard to the seriousness of the crime committed, the individual’s circumstances and risk to self and society and the legally permissible dispositional options and makes a recommendation for or against detention, residential placement, or incarceration including, when appropriate, a recommendation regarding the length and conditions of probation which may include community service or other services;
  • Conducts risk and need assessments and evaluates results for pre-trial, investigation, and supervision purposes;
  • Prepares case/supervision plans and interprets conditions of probation to probationers;
  • Meets with probationers, family members, school officials, service providers and others having contact with probationers to help ensure probationers are meeting terms and conditions of probation including school attendance and participation in treatment programs;
  • Performs risk reduction by providing direction and support to help probationers change factors that promote and maintain criminal or delinquent behavior including coaching probationers to select new patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving and to develop new attitudes and skills which help sustain a constructive and law-abiding relationship with the broader community and reduce the likelihood of becoming re-involved in criminal or delinquent behavior;
  • Prepares progress reports on probationers and periodically reviews case histories to determine the degree of adjustment;
  • Prepares violation reports and testifies at violation hearings;
  • Prepares a final report once a case is closed;
  • Meets with or otherwise communicates with his or her supervisor and peers to provide information related to the work performed;
  • Develops and maintains relationships with other social and law enforcement agencies and cooperates with them in matters of mutual interest to assist probationers with life adjustments;
  • Develops specific work goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish the work performed;
  • Attends training and keeps abreast of professional developments and current technology to assist in the monitoring of probationers;
  • May collect financial obligations from and issue receipts to offenders;
  • May perform urine drug/alcohol screenings and collect DNA samples from probationers;
  • May arrange for medical, mental health, substance abuse treatment or other services according to individual probationer’s needs or court orders;
  • May execute arrest warrants, conduct warrantless searches and/or make warrantless arrest;
  • May use a firearm in performing duties and exercising authority pursuant to departmental policy.

Requirements:

  • Currently permanently appointed as a Probation Officer 1.