Adult Probation Officer - Empact
Adult Probation Officer - Empact
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General Description
The Seminole County Sheriffs Office is now accepting applications for the position of ADULT PROBATION OFFICER ASSIGNED TO EMPACT.
The position of Adult Probation Officer assigned to EMPACT is responsible for professional work in monitoring court-ordered probationers which may include high-risk offenders and/or offenders eligible for release from jail awaiting court disposition.
REQUIRED DOCUMENT
Each applicant must complete aNOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver.Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the pre-screen application. A link for the form has been provided in red above.
Applications must be submitted before the closing date of June 25 2025.
Typical Duties
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: The duties listed below are in addition to the duties assigned under the associated job description. The omission of specific work statements does not necessarily exclude them from being performed by the position and is for illustrative purposes only.
REFERENCE ADULT PROBATION OFFICER VIA JOB DESCRIPTIONS
- EMPACT coverage 24/7 365 days per year
- Install monitor and oversee all administrative aspects of the PTR/GPS program
- Analyze Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) electronic monitoring reports
- Use basic hand tools to install uninstall and maintain offender tracking equipment
- Travel within Florida to homes hospitals jails etc. to resolve/retrieve GPS issues
- Maintain inventory of all GPS related hardware at 6 different facilities
- May be assigned operational projects at the discretion of the Supervisors
- May be tasked with training responsibilities of new hires as well as presentations within the community or agency
- Performs all other duties as assigned or required
Minimum Qualifications
- The position will be assigned to the John E. Polk Correction Facility and the hours will be Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Bachelors degree preferably in Psychology Sociology Criminal Justice or a closely related field
- One (1) year experience in comparable training experience and education
- Direct experience with probation investigations and/or supervision/case management preferred
- Must become NCIC/FCIC (National Crime Information Center/Florida Crime Information Center) certified via an FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) background screening and FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement) qualification and examination within six (6) months of employment
- Work an on call status to include nights weekends and holidays on a rotation schedule
- Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriffs Office one (1) year probationary period
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License
REFERENCE ADULT PROBATION OFFICERVIA JOB DESCRIPTIONS Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other
Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employees duties for this position to include scheduled work hours and required training activities calls for mandatory overtime needs and calls for service during times of an emergency.
Ability to learn the basic principles of Probation Division functions services and programs; to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Present clear and concise written and oral reports in English using proper sentence structure punctuation grammar and spelling.
Have the ability to multi-task work on multiple cases and projects at the same time and ability to maintain accurate well-written case files.
Resolve conflict and crisis intervention; be sensitive to change and responsive to the evolving goals priorities and needs.
Have knowledge of the criminal justice system including terminology processes and procedures; court procedures and legal terms; understanding of Florida Statutes as they pertain to probation; case management methods and techniques; basic electronic data input and computer technology including Microsoft Office products.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operate alcohol and urinalysis-type test kits.
Use basic hand tools to install uninstall and maintain offender-tracking equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working environment heavily emphasizes field investigation work which includes driving an agency vehicle.
Work is conducted during normal business hours and working on-call nights weekends holidays and during State of Emergencies.
Work in a correctional facility.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS
Mobility- Frequent sitting and standing for extended periods; some stooping bending climbing stairs and running; constant use of a computer.
Lifting- Able to lift 25 pounds
Visual- Constant overall vision color perception eye-hand coordination frequent reading/close-up work.
Dexterity- Frequent repetitive motion and reaching.
Hearing/Talking- Constant requirement to hear normal speech; constant hearing on telephone and radio; ability to hear faint sounds; constant talking on telephone/radio.
Emotional/Psychological- Potential contact with hostile individuals; direct inmate contact exposure to emergency situations; may be exposed to trauma grief and death; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration.
Special Requirements- Ability to behave respectably and with the utmost integrity even when off duty. Work may include weekends nights holidays and overtime or call-outs. May be required to respond to any critical incident man-made or natural.
Environmental- Exposure to varied weather conditions.
REFERENCE ADULT PROBATION OFFICERVIA JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Unclassified Position
Please direct any questions to:Seminole County Sheriffs Office
Human Resources Division
100EslingerWay
Sanford FL 32773
External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation which includes but not limited to past employment/education verification driver license review credit history prior drug use history arrest/conviction record and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.
The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicants background and position for which youve applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.
Candidates must also comply with the Agencys current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy ofGeneral Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here. An applicants tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agencys review process even if otherwise meeting the Agencys policy.
Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriffs Office after one year from date of notification.The Seminole County Sheriffs Office is committed to a diverse work force is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
