COUNTY OF ADAMS Hiring for Probation Officer at Quincy, IL Full Time

POSTING DATE: January 4, 2022 DEPARTMENT: Court Services – Probation

POSITION: Probation Officer HOURLY RATE: $24.16 per hour ($43,971.20 per year)

HOURS: 35 hours per week – Monday through Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – occasional evenings

The Adams County Probation Department strives to fulfill our vision of Protecting Our Community by Changing Lives. Our department of 21 Probation Officers and 3 support staff serve the citizens of Adams County and the Judiciary by being Agents of Change and providing evidence-based services and support to the clients assigned to our department.

The Probation Officer position serves a caseload of 35 to 70 clients and is supported by a supervisor and Chief Probation Officer. The objective of this position is to provide reports to the Judiciary as well as provide oversight and services to clients as assigned.

We are looking for someone who can establish working relationships with a wide array of people and work under stressful circumstances. A good candidate would have good problem solving, organizational, oral, written and computer skills, while also possessing the qualities of integrity, professionalism, dependability, confidentiality, flexibility, and a willingness to learn new skills. They would exhibit the ability and drive to thrive in a team environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Be a resident of the State of Illinois within 90 days of the date of appointment. Availability to work a variable schedule. Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit cover letter, resume’ and application, as noted below, by January 14, 2022 to:

Anthony Foster-Director of Court Services

Adams County Probation Department

521 Vermont

Quincy, IL 62301

APPLICATION: Please fill out and submit the Adams County Employment Application, Probation/Court Services/Juvenile Detention Supplemental Application, Background Check Authorization, and Drug Test Consent Form located at:

https://www.co.adams.il.us/how-do-i/list-detail-pages/employment-opportunities

IN ADDITION, please complete and submit a “Probation/Court Services Employment/Promotion Application” from the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts – Probation Division. Directions and application are available at the following link:

https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/employment-application/

Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the selection process.

The County of Adams is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.16 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

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Work Location: One location