County of Jefferson – Employee Job Descript
(01.2026)
Department: Adult Probation
Position Title: Probation Officer
4231-084
Pay Classification: $22.75/hour
Minimum of 35 hours per week
County Pension
Insurance Benefits
12 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Time Off (Personal, Sick, & Vacation)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Union – Court Appointed
Reports To: Chief Probation Officer
Probation Supervisor
Objective:
To counsel and/or supervise a caseload of offenders and probationers, attempting to
successfully reintegrate them into the community. To assist the courts with probation
situations and to enforce the court’s policies and procedures. Duties vary according to
the specific assignments of the individual Probation Officer.
Qualifications:
A. Education/Training:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice, Law
Enforcement, or another related field required.
3. Must have a valid driver’s license.
4. Must complete 40 hours of in-service training per year, which may include
Pressure Control Tactics certification and firearms certification.
B. Work Experience:
1. 3-4 years of human services related experience required in probation/parole,
corrections, police, or other related field, or any acceptable combination of
equivalent training and/or education