Job description
POSTING DATE: March 7, 2022 DEPARTMENT: Court Services – Probation
POSITION: Probation Assistant HOURLY RATE: $15.76 per hour ($28,683.20 per year)
HOURS: 35 hours per week – Monday through Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Adams County Probation Department strives to fulfill our vision of Protecting Our Community by Changing Lives. Our department of 21 Probation Officers and 3 support staff serve the citizens of Adams County and the Judiciary by being Agents of Change and providing evidence-based services and support to the clients assigned to our department.
The Probation Assistant position is responsible for operating the department’s drug testing equipment, managing drug testing supplies, supervising the collection of urine samples, and other duties as assigned This position is supported by a supervisor and Chief Probation Officer. The objective of this position is to support the Adams County Probation Department and Probation Officers as needed and provide support to the drug testing program.
We are looking for someone who can establish working relationships with a wide array of people and work under stressful circumstances. A good candidate would have good problem solving, organizational, oral, written and computer skills, while also possessing the qualities of integrity, professionalism, dependability, confidentiality, flexibility, and a willingness to learn new skills. They would exhibit the ability and drive to thrive in a team environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Highschool graduate or equivalent (some secondary education preferred). Be a resident of the State of Illinois within 90 days of the date of appointment. Availability to work a variable schedule. Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit cover letter, resume’ and application, as noted below:
Anthony Foster-Director of Court Services
Adams County Probation Department
521 Vermont
Quincy, IL 62301
APPLICATION: Please fill out and submit the Adams County Employment Application, Probation/Court Services/Juvenile Detention Supplemental Application, Background Check Authorization, and Drug Test Consent Form located at:
https://www.co.adams.il.us/how-do-i/list-detail-pages/employment-opportunities
Only interviewed applicants will be notified of the selection process.
The County of Adams is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.76 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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