PROBATION SUPERVISOR 6513

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This is a first-line supervisory position in the Probation Department. The incumbent supervises the activities of four to seven Probation Officer Trainees, Probation Officers, Probation Officers (Spanish Speaking), or Senior Probation Officers who are responsible for the control, supervision and care of adults and juveniles subject to probation investigation, supervision or intake services which requires them to meet certain standards of conduct. Incumbents may also supervise paraprofessional, clerical and volunteer staff. The work is performed under the supervision of a higher level probation professional with moderate leeway allowed to exercise independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. This position differs from that of a Probation Officer or Senior Probation Officer in that the work is primarily supervisory in nature and the incumbent possesses greater independence of action. A Probation Supervisor is a Peace Officer pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 and may be authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of his/her duties. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Reviews initial case files, plans work activities and assigns cases to subordinate staff;

Reviews and corrects written documents sent to courts including violation reports, court memorandums and pre-sentence/pre-dispositional reports;

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of Probation Officers in the enforcement of Family Court actions, performance of intake work, pre-sentence investigations, program planning and probation supervision;

Consults with and reviews the work of subordinate staff to ensure appropriate services are in place, assesses progress and revises probationer supervision plans as needed;

Explains rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to subordinate staff and monitors their work to ensure compliance;

Confers with superiors, judges, court personnel, attorneys, police, educational and social agency personnel and various other individuals and groups on individual or departmental problems and/or other matters of Probation Department concern;

Oversees the development of efficient record keeping systems and administrative procedures;

May perform public relations activities including speaking engagements for outside groups and agencies.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of probation and social casework including interviewing, investigation, assessment, counseling, case planning, supervision, record keeping and reporting; thorough knowledge of methods of differential supervision of probationers including the application of cognitive behavioral interventions and motivational techniques; thorough knowledge of the laws pertaining to probation work and of the functions and procedures of family and criminal courts; good knowledge of the social sciences including sociology, psychology and demography; good knowledge of special offender populations such as domestic violence offenders, sex offenders, DWI offenders, youthful offenders, juvenile offenders, and Persons in Need of Supervision; working knowledge of employment, training and treatment options available to probationers; working knowledge of the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and policies relating to confidentiality of case record information; skill in the use of firearms where authorized; ability to plan, review, correct and supervise the work of a unit of probation officers; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, relatives and other interested persons; ability to understand and interpret complex written technical information including statutes, regulations and operational procedures; ability to prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive case records and to reach logical conclusions based on pertinent regulations and information; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PROMOTIONAL

One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Senior Probation Officer.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

R 3/17/20

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive