Probation Officer 1 - General Sessions Court

Position Description

This is a Non-Civil Service position located in the General Sessions Court. The Probation Officer 1 supervises a caseload of adult misdemeanant offenders under the jurisdiction of the General Sessions Court.

Typical Duties

• Monitor probationer’s participation in the drug testing program which include holding probationers accountable for call-in and testing requirements.
• Comply with all procedures and policies as outlined in the General Sessions Court Probation Manual and the General Sessions Court Personnel Manual.
• Prepare probation violations for non-compliance.
• Attend court as scheduled or otherwise requested by the Director, Supervisor, or Judge
• Perform Intake and Case Management in compliance with the most current General Sessions Court Probation Department policy manual.
• Monitor probationer's compliance with court-ordered conditions.
• Report to the court any non-compliance, completion of programs, and/or recommended conditions.
• Make referrals, monitor attendance, and receive verification of the completion of court-ordered programs.
• Create and maintain accurate/up-to-date information in the department’s database.
• Assist probationers with employment, financial, and/or vocational training.
• Respond to all calls and emails in a timely manner.
• Thoroughly review cases to ensure that jurisdiction is not lost.
• Prepare reports as required by the Director, Supervisor, or the court.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

LICENSES REQUIRED
Valid Driver License

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess excellent writing, reading, and communication skills
• Competence utilizing databases and computer software programs including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs.

CORE BENEFITS
Medical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium
Dental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage
Basic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium
Pension: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees
Paid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)

Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years
Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free
Other*: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro
Paid leave: (Full-time employees)

• Holidays: 12 holidays per year (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)
• Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year
• Vacation: 10 vacation days a year; increasing after 5 years of service (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office)
• Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave

• See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr