Benefits Include:
· Paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave time
· New York State Pension
· Generous Health Plan
· Dental Coverage
· Medical & Dependent pre-tax contributions
· Deferred Comp 457 retirement plan
· Paid cancer screening leave
· Retiree Health Insurance
· Training programs
· Promotion and advancement opportunities
PROBATION OFFICER TRAINEE - This is a one-year traineeship used to appoint individuals to an entry-level Probation Officer 1 position in the Probation Department responsible for the care of adults and juveniles subject to probation supervision or intake services which require them to meet certain standards of conduct. A Probation Officer 1 Trainee is responsible for participating in a continuous in-service training program regarding the investigative, supervision, counseling and coaching duties and responsibilities of a Probation Officer 1 and, under close and on-going supervision, performs such duties and exercises such responsibilities in a limited nature. When a Probation Officer 1 Trainee participates in a traineeship for a Probation Officer 1 (Other Language) or a Probation Officer 1 (Community Liaison) position, he/she is required to satisfy the additional requirements for these positions and be capable to learn the specialized work they perform. Probation Officer 1 Trainee work is performed under the direct supervision of a probation professional. Upon successful completion of the one-year traineeship the incumbent is appointed to the position of Probation Officer 1 or specified parenthetical without further examination. A Probation Officer 1 Trainee 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. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least thirty (30) credit hours in the social or behavioral sciences.
Note: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At time of appointment and continuing throughout employment, a candidate/incumbent must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License, a reliable vehicle, and a driving record acceptable to the County’s insurance carrier.
A civil service examination will be required for permanent appointment.
Position status: Competitive.
The position starts at $24.77 per hour in 2024 and includes a full benefits package.
TO APPLY: Chenango County Civil Service application MUST BE filed for consideration. For applications, please visit www.co.chenango.ny.us/personnel or contact the Chenango County Personnel Department at 607-337-1470.
EEOE M/F/D/V/GI/SO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.77 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person