Adult Probation Officer

POSITION: Probation Officer – Adult Probation 

 Non-Exempt, Union, Full-Time, 80 hours per pay

DEPARTMENT: Probation, Clarion, PA

PAY GRADE: $20.00/hour starting rate

 On Call Stipend, Upon Completion of Training

BENEFITS: Up to family coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance effective first of the month after date of hire (employee pays 15% of premium, county pays 85%). $1,500 stipend if you do not need the county insurance. Life insurance coverage at no cost to employees. 20 vacation days (exempt allocation), 3 personal days per year, 10 sick days per year, 13 paid holidays off. Enrollment in Clarion County’s Pension plan (vested after 5 years, eligible to retire at 55 with 20 years of service).

POSTING DATE: Thursday, October 1, 2026

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM

HOW TO APPLY

A County application and copy of your transcripts are required to be considered for the advertised vacancy. 

Applications are available at:

www.co.clarion.pa.us/how_do_i/apply_for/employment_opportunities/index.php

POSITION OVERVIEW:

A Probation Officer I position is responsible for performing routine professional social service and law enforcement duties in a county probation and parole system.  A Probation Officer I supervises adults on accelerated rehabilitative disposition (ARD), probation, parole, intermediate punishment (IP), and bail, or who are otherwise subject to the authority of the Court.  This position investigates, advises and counsels individuals on supervision to foster their personal, social and economic adjustment in the community.   Work involves the counseling and supervision of individuals, completion of presentence investigation reports, and investigations of pre-parole plans.  Work includes a wide variety of contacts with agencies, employers, friends and families in securing information regarding offenders, and assisting in developing useful and effective rehabilitation plans.  When needed, a Probation Officer will investigate and take appropriate action concerning violations of conditions of supervision including new crimes and unacceptable behavior and provides representation of the Department at Court Hearings concerning alleged violations. Work is reviewed in progress through observing the employee in action, through conferences, and upon completion, through the review of reports and recommendations.

Probation Officers are peace officers under state law and are trained in the use of firearms and are prepared to apprehend and arrest violators. Although law and well-defined procedures regulate the required work, this position involves decision making directly affecting the public safety and personal liberties of individuals.