Probation Officer Trainee

Chenango County's Probation Department has an opening for a Probation Officer Trainee. This is a one-year traineeship used toappoint individuals to an entry-level Probation Officer 1 position in a Probation Department responsible for the care of adults andjuveniles subject to probation supervision or intake services which require them to meet certain standards of conduct. A ProbationOfficer 1 Trainee is responsible for participating in a continuous in-service training program regarding the investigative, supervision,counseling and coaching duties and responsibilities of a Probation Officer 1 and, under close and on-going supervision, performssuch duties and exercises such responsibilities in a limited nature. Probation Officer 1 Trainee work is performed under the directsupervision of a probation professional. Upon successful completion of the one-year traineeship the incumbent is appointed to theposition of Probation Officer 1 without further examination. Under direct supervision of a probation professional, gathers, verifies,reviews and analyzes social, medical, mental health, substance abuse, offender, legal and other documentation and interviewingdefendants/respondents, victims, law enforcement personnel and other vase related individuals. A Probation Officer 1 Trainee is aPeace Officer pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 and may be authorized to carry a firearm in the performance oftheir duties. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least thirty (30) credit hours in the social orbehavioral sciences.NOTE: (1.)Social science includes areas of study concerned with humans living in relation to other humans in a socialenvironment and such as anthropology, criminal justice, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology andsociology. (2.) Behavioral science is a subset of social science characterized by observation of the behavior of living organismsand focused on human social behavior such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, counseling, criminal justice, gerontology,human behavior, social work/social welfare and vocational rehabilitation.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Where required, possession of a current driver’s license or the ability to otherwise meet thetransportation requirements of the position.The position has a 37 1/2 hour work week and starts at $25.76 per hour in 2025, $26.53 per hour in 2026 and includes a fullbenefits package.A civil service examination will be required for permanent appointment at a later date. Position status: Competitive.- Health, dental and vision insurance; - Generous leave time benefits & paid holidays; - NYS Retirement Systemmembership; - 457(b) tax deferred retirement savings plan; - Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness programChenango County Civil Service application MUST BE filed for consideration. For applications, please visitwww.chenangocountyny.gov/199/Vacancies or contact the Chenango County Personnel Department at 607-337-1470.EEOE M/F/D/V/GI/SO

Minimum Salary: 25.76 Maximum Salary: 26.53 Salary Unit: Hourly