Job Description
$43,050 a year
Loan forgiveness, Health insurance, Retirement plan, Dental insurance, Paid holidays
Douglasville, GA
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Requisition ID: LAW0B0H
Number of Openings: 1
Advertised Salary: 43,050.00
Shift: Day Job
Posting End Date: Feb 3, 2026
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, provide social services to assist in the rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation. Makes recommendations for actions involving the formulation of a rehabilitation plan and the treatment of the youth offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their probation contracts and rehabilitation plans.
Recommend remedial action or initiate court action in response to non-compliance with terms of probation or parole.
Administer drug and ******* tests, including random drug screens of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
Prepare and maintain case folder for each assigned youth offender or offender.
Discuss with youth offenders how such issues as drug and ******* abuse and anger management problems might have played a role in their criminal behavior.
Conduct pre-hearing and pre-screening investigations and testify in court regarding offenders' backgrounds and recommend sentences and sentencing conditions.
Inform youth offenders of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.
Write reports describing offenders' progress. Investigate legal issues.
Write reports or evaluations. Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues. Arrange for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.
Supervise people on community-based sentences, such as electronically monitored home detention and provide field supervision of probationers by conducting curfew checks or visits to home, work, or school.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience in a social services delivery setting.
Or four (4) years of direct case management job-related experience working with offenders and their families in a social services delivery setting.
Or two (2) years’ experience at the lower-level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 1 (SSP130) or position equivalent.
Or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 1 (PSP240) or position equivalent.
Note: Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. Certification within the first (6) six months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field.
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.
THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE
PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.
DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Associates degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience in a social services delivery setting; or four (4) years of direct case management job -related experience working with offenders and their families in a social services delivery setting; or two (2) years experience at the lower level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 1 (SSP130) or position equivalent; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 1 (PSP240) or position equivalent.
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Loan forgiveness, Health insurance, Retirement plan, Dental insurance, Paid holidays
Douglasville, GA
Profile insights
Find out how your skills align with the job description
Skills
Do you have experience in Substance abuse?
Education
Do you have a Associate's degree?
Full job description
Additional Information
Agency Logo:
Requisition ID: LAW0B0H
Number of Openings: 1
Advertised Salary: 43,050.00
Shift: Day Job
Posting End Date: Feb 3, 2026
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, provide social services to assist in the rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation. Makes recommendations for actions involving the formulation of a rehabilitation plan and the treatment of the youth offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their probation contracts and rehabilitation plans.
Recommend remedial action or initiate court action in response to non-compliance with terms of probation or parole.
Administer drug and ******* tests, including random drug screens of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
Prepare and maintain case folder for each assigned youth offender or offender.
Discuss with youth offenders how such issues as drug and ******* abuse and anger management problems might have played a role in their criminal behavior.
Conduct pre-hearing and pre-screening investigations and testify in court regarding offenders' backgrounds and recommend sentences and sentencing conditions.
Inform youth offenders of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.
Write reports describing offenders' progress. Investigate legal issues.
Write reports or evaluations. Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues. Arrange for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.
Supervise people on community-based sentences, such as electronically monitored home detention and provide field supervision of probationers by conducting curfew checks or visits to home, work, or school.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience in a social services delivery setting.
Or four (4) years of direct case management job-related experience working with offenders and their families in a social services delivery setting.
Or two (2) years’ experience at the lower-level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 1 (SSP130) or position equivalent.
Or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 1 (PSP240) or position equivalent.
Note: Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. Certification within the first (6) six months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field.
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.
THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE
PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.
DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Associates degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience in a social services delivery setting; or four (4) years of direct case management job -related experience working with offenders and their families in a social services delivery setting; or two (2) years experience at the lower level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 1 (SSP130) or position equivalent; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 1 (PSP240) or position equivalent.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist II - Douglas CSO - Douglasville, GA (COM) position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Atlanta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.