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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a full-time Probation Officer to join its Morris-Sussex vicinage case-processing team based in Morristown, NJ. This role monitors and enforces court conditions, prepares reports, assists non-English speaking defendants, coordinates services, and provides courtroom support. The position offers a hybrid schedule (may qualify for up to 2 remote days) and clear growth opportunities.

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Salary & Employment Type

• Employment type: Full time, Permanent
• Salary range: $55,943.00 — $95,153.11 per year (Schedule A). Starting salary for new hires is typically at the minimum. Internal promotion criteria apply per organizational policy.
• NOTE (location-specific): Residency requirement and other jurisdictional rules described below apply to hires in New Jersey.

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Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Presentence Reports and Pretrial Intervention Reports (including assignments for non-English speaking defendants)
• Assist non-English speaking customers in person and by phone when required
• Monitor and enforce court-ordered conditions and case plans
• Identify client and customer case management needs and refer to available services
• Coordinate and consult with treatment teams; monitor case flow and treatment plans
• Consult with judges regarding case status and case issues; assist with judge calendars
• Analyze case histories, screen cases per laws/regulations/professional practice
• Maintain accurate case data and write case notes to support statistics and hearings
• Prepare cases for hearings and provide courtroom support as needed
• Confer with team members regarding case assignments and management
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

External applicants:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any area that includes, or is supplemented by, 24 credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences.

Internal applicants:

• Open to employees holding the permanent title of Probation Officer or Probation Officer Bilingual, or employees with an aggregate of one year of permanent service in the title of Investigator or Investigator Bilingual who meet the education requirement above.

Additional:

• Applicants approaching graduation may apply, but degree must be completed by start date if selected. Official transcripts required prior to start; a photocopy at time of application is required. Degrees earned outside the US must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service (see NACES).

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Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and stress tolerance suitable to work in a public-safety environment
• Problem solving and technical competence for case tracking and data entry
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and to exercise sound judgment when actions may affect an individual’s liberty
• Bilingual skills are a plus (assignments include support for non-English speaking customers)

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Work Arrangement & Location

• Primary worksite: Morris County Courthouse, Morristown, NJ. Travel to the Sussex County Judicial Center (Newton, NJ) and other Confidential Client locations is required.
• Hybrid schedule available (may qualify for up to 2 remote days); remote participation requires multi-factor authentication and high-speed home internet.
• Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. An alternate work week schedule may be required.

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Supplemental & Compliance Information

• Physical ability: Some roles may require climbing, prolonged standing, bending, and occasional lifting (frequently 30–50 lbs; occasionally up to 75 lbs).
• Driver’s license: Required only if driving is necessary to perform duties; license must be valid in New Jersey.
• Authorization to work: US citizenship is not required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US per DHS/USCIS regulations.
• Background check: Newly hired employees will be subject to a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting.
• New Jersey Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, newly hired employees must establish and maintain principal residence in New Jersey within one year of hire unless an exemption is approved.
• Veterans: Applicants who are veterans should indicate veteran status in application materials if claiming preference.

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How We Hire (Recruiter disclosure)

Careertakes acts as the third-party recruiting platform supporting this process. We source and screen candidates using recruiter best practices; however, all final hiring decisions are made by Confidential Client. Careertakes may provide additional matched opportunities to applicants through our platform.

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Legal & Non-Discrimination

Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to equal employment opportunity. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the hiring process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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