Juvenile Probation Officer jobs in Agenda, KS

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: PROBATION ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ORIGIN DATE: OCT 2005
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, SHERIFF REVISION DATE: OCT 2022
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DEPT. NO: 12-00
CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT JOB ZONE:

I. JOB SUMMARY: This is a non-exempt position*. This position is supervised by the Lyon County
Sheriff, in consultation with the Director of Community Corrections, and involves the
enforcement of terms and conditions of probation during nontraditional working hours and
weekends.

The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities set forth herein may be revised
from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs and the
changing requirements for this position.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A. Provide enforcement activity that protects the citizens of the Fifth Judicial District. This

activity supports the probation staff and provides them with information to proactively
supervise their caseloads.

B. This position investigates and arrests probation absconders, conducts criminal
investigations, performs drug tests, surveillance, and high-risk home visits.

C. Prepare statistical/ case reports in a timely fashion.
D. Will be available to participate in weekly Drug Court staffing.

III. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS :
A. Attend required selected seminars or training sessions.
B. Provide services for Chase and Lyon County.
C. Prepare and deliver public relations presentations.
D. Augment the courthouse security staff as needed.

IV. QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Requires current Class C driver's license.
B. Experience: Incumbent must be certified by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.
C. Education: Preferably a graduate from an accredited college or university with major course work

in behavioral science, counseling, criminal justice, psychology, social work or sociology. Four years
law enforcement experience required in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

D. Knowledge: Must have the ability to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
Required to read, write, and speak English fluently with the ability to speak a foreign language

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helpful. Must have knowledge of interviewing techniques. Must have knowledge of laws and
regulations pertaining to Community Corrections and the State of Kansas.

E. Skills: Must be able to operate a vehicle, as well as office and communications equipment
associated with this position.

F. Problem Solving: Problem solving is a frequent factor in this position. While in the field the
incumbent will be required to make quick decisions and take immediate action within established
procedures, policies, and laws.

G. Decision Making: It is a frequent factor in dealing with the wide variance of responsibilities and
risk factors related to this position.

H. Supervisory: Frequently, this position does not have assistance or guidance from another
individual. This position will receive feedback from the Judges, Sheriff, Director, probation staff
and County Attorney’s office. The position incumbent will be expected to act independently when
outside advice or controls are not readily available.

I. Interpersonal: Continuous contact with outside agencies, clients, probation staff and the public.
J. Working Conditions: Will be subject to home visits in less than desirable environments and

subject to potentially dangerous situations in field/office visits. May be required to work overtime
and subject to emergency calls. Work will sometimes involve occasional temperature extremes in
the heat/cold.

K. Complexity: This position interacts with all kinds of people, often during times of crisis. By nature,
clients assigned to the program could be a potential risk. Contact is made with clients in their
homes and in the office. Sometimes the client is under the influence of drugs or alcohol when the
contact is made.

L. Physical Requirements: Frequently required to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds, extending
from floor to 60 inches in height. May be required to run, crawl, climb, crouch and kneel.
Requires enough visual acuity to read and write and operate office equipment. Requires
enough hearing level to be able to deal with the public and communicate with others directly or
by telephone. Due to the occasional situations involving a verbally or physically aggressive
offender, the incumbent must be able to physically defend him or herself and/or subdue a
violent offender.

Employees hired after August 2018: Lyon County/City of Emporia (Company) understands that a job
analysis is being completed in compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). One of the
outcomes of the job analysis is the determination of one or more job specific tests that will either
qualify or disqualify the post-offer or post-employment (fit for duty) candidate for the position.

For the Classification Series of LYON COUNTY/CITY OF EMPORIA: OFFICE PERSONNEL: The Company
representative hereby acknowledges the following as valid physical requirements:

a. Employee lifts/carries 50 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times
per day).

b. Employee lifts/carries 25 pounds frequently (34%-66% of the time or 100-500 times per
day).

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c. Employee lifts/carries 10 pounds constantly (67%-100% of the time or over 500 times
per day).

d. Employee’s position requires pushing a maximum force of 5 pounds.
e. Employee’s position requires pulling a maximum force of 5 pounds.

SAFE LIFTING CRITERIA:

f. Floor to knuckle: 45 lbs.
g. 12” to knuckle: 45lbs.
h. Knuckle to shoulder: 22.5 lbs.
i. Shoulder to overhead: 22.5 lbs.
j. Carry: 45 lbs.
k. Push: N/A
l. Pull: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LIFT/CARRY:
Stand: O 10 lbs. or less: C
Walk: O 11-20 lbs.: F
Sit: O 21-50 lbs.: F
Handling: N 51-100: N
Reach Outward: O Over 100 lbs.: N
Reach above shoulder: O Push/Pull:
Climb: O 12 lbs. or less: C
Crawl: O 13-25 lbs.: F
Squat or kneel: O 26-40 lbs.: O
Bend: O 41-100 lbs.: N

N (not applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs/day).
F (frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hrs/day).
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs. per day.)

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). *The federal overtime provisions are contained in the
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unless exempt, employees covered by the Act must receive overtime
pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular
rates of pay.

Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening prior to
employment.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.