PRINCIPAL PROBATION OFFICER 6514
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under general direction, an
employee in this class is responsible for supervising Probation Supervisors and
other professional staff responsible for the control, supervision and care of
adults and juveniles subject to court-ordered probation investigation,
supervision or intake services that require them to meet certain standards of
conduct. An incumbent in this position may also provide oversight for
administrative and support staff, and administer special projects. This
position differs from that of Probation Supervisor in that the work involves
second-level supervision, directing the work of more than one unit of professional employees and greater independence of
action. Work is performed under a Deputy Director or Director of
Probation. A Principal Probation Officer
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. Supervision
is received through conferences and reports. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assigns
work to Probation Supervisors and supervises professional probation work in more
than one unit including planning, directing and coordinating the work,
reviewing cases for compliance, and conferring with Probation Supervisors regarding
the delivery of probation services;
Instructs
professional probation personnel regarding rules, techniques and procedures
applicable to cases and projects to ensure proper interviewing, report
preparation, case record keeping and probation supervision;
Meets
and confers with judges, court personnel, attorneys, and police regarding
probation matters;
Meets
and coordinates probation services with other departments and service providers
and represents the Probation Department on boards, such as an
alternatives-to-incarceration advisory board;
May
provide information regarding the department’s annual budget;
Prepares records and reports
related to the work performed and provides information related to the
department’s annual report to the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Office
of Probation and Correctional Alternatives.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices
of second-level supervision; thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations
pertaining to probation work and the functions and procedures of family and
criminal courts; thorough knowledge of the methods of probationer supervision
including the application of cognitive behavioral interventions and
motivational techniques to high risk individuals, such as those with an
extensive legal history; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of effective
probation casework including interviewing, assessment, investigation,
counseling, case planning and management, supervision, record keeping and
reporting; thorough knowledge of special offender populations; thorough
knowledge of the powers of a Peace Officer; good knowledge of tools used to
monitor compliance with conditions of probation, such as drug and alcohol
screening, DNA collection and electronic monitoring devices; good knowledge of community resources; good
knowledge of the social sciences including sociology, psychology and demography;
working knowledge of the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and policies relating to confidentiality
of case record information; ability to understand and interpret complex written
technical information including statutes, regulations and operational
procedures; ability to analyze and organize data and prepare records and
reports; ability to plan, review, correct and supervise the work of others;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability
to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent
competitive status as a Probation Supervisor.
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
R 3/17/20
Competitive