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Probation Officer (Community Liaison)
Description of Duties
This is a specialized entry-level professional position in a probation department in which the incumbent performs the duties and exercises the responsibilities of a Probation Officer (see Probation Officer classification specification) with additional responsibility for identifying and relating to specific problems experienced by a particular community group(s). The incumbent provides insight that could enhance and increase a probation department’s awareness, experience, knowledge and sensitivity when needed to operate and evaluate the delivery of probation services to a diverse and pluralistic population. Supervision is not a characteristic of this position. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-ranking probation professional. A Probation Officer (Community Liaison) 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
- Satisfactory completion of Probation Officer (Community Liaison) traineeship; or
- Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, with a graduate degree in social work, social sciences, education, administration, law, criminal justice, or a related field; or
- Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, with a Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least thirty (30) credit hours in the social or behavioral sciences and two (2) years of experience in counseling, law enforcement, juvenile or criminal justice, education, or casework in a probation, law enforcement, juvenile or criminal justice, corrections, community corrections, parole, social services, mental health, social work or other public or private human services agency.
AND
- Completion of a major course of study which included a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester credit hours in Native American, African-American, Asian, Ethnic or Hispanic Cultural Studies from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents; or
- Two years of close cultural association* with Native Americans, African-Americans, Asian or Hispanic individuals, or a work association in a criminal justice or juvenile justice setting which requires advocacy for or interaction with Native Americans, African-Americans, Asians or Hispanics.
Note: Course work at the graduate degree level in social work, social sciences, education, administration, law, criminal justice, or a related field may be substituted for work experience for a maximum of one (1) year of experience.
*Close cultural association is defined as involvement in cultural activities or cultural groups. Or participation in advocacy groups. Or involvement in religious or political groups or organizations. Work or volunteer experience that involves supervision or case management of minority persons is not considered as close cultural association for the purposes of meeting these minimum requirements.
Note: The class specifications including the minimum qualifications for positions in Probation Departments are established by rule and regulations of the Division of Criminal Justice Services. These class specifications are found in Title 9 NYCRR Part 347, Appendix H-10, Standard specifications for Professional Probation Positions.
Note: This position is allocated to the competitive class pursuant to Executive Law Section 257(1).
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
Driver’s license: Applicants must possess a valid New York State Class *D* driver's license at the time of appointment.
