Probation Officer

Ref: DOJPO/0425
Job Title: Probation Officer - Probation Service, Department of Justice
Salary: Starting from: €39,083
Location: Dublin Only
Application Method: GetGot Application form only - https://staffline.getgotjobs.ie/

A Probation Officer in the Probation Service of the Department of Justice may be assigned to duties in any of the following areas: Courts and Community, Prisons/Places of Detention, Young Persons‟ Probation or other particular assignments that may arise in the Service.

A Probation Officer can anticipate changes in assignment from time to time during their careers with the Service.

The areas of current strategic priority for the Probation Service that are likely to impact on the work of a Probation Officer include:

• Ensuring community sanctions remain a viable and relevant disposal for the court;
• Expanding the range of community sanctions and approaches to offender rehabilitation available to the Courts, the Department of Justice and other relevant authorities;
• Developing new ways of working with our criminal justice partners, including greater integration of work practices in the management of offenders;
• Developing a more victim sensitive approach in our work with offenders as well as further developing restorative justice interventions and services to victims;
• Engaging with the community in promoting and delivering community sanctions

Accountabilities for the position

• Meeting Service standards and guidelines in the preparation of assessment reports on offenders.
• Managing the supervision of offenders subject to a range of Court orders including Probation Orders, Community Service Orders, and post custody supervision.
• Delivery of Young Persons‟ Probation programmes, including the preparation of court reports, engaging with and motivating young offenders and implementing the Children Act 2001.
• Ensuring offenders‟ compliance with Court Orders and other orders being managed on behalf of relevant authorities e.g. Department of Justice, the Irish Prison Service.
• Delivery of interventions with offenders to reduce offending, establish pro-social behaviour and reduce victimisation.

Essential Criteria

Candidates must, on or before 8th of May 2025, have:

• A Qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in Social Science with social policy component, or an equivalent qualification recognised for entry onto one of the Social Work courses approved by CORU, Health and Social Care Professionals Council.

OR

• have an entitlement to be registered and obtain registration prior to appointment. (see Note 1 below)

2. Have experience in and capacity to demonstrate the following:

• Interviewing skills
• Report writing and assessment skills
• Case management skills, including ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team

3. Have knowledge of:

• The Criminal Justice system
• Community resources and how these can be mobilised

For further information and to complete an online application form please visit Staffline GetGot Jobs Ireland https://staffline.getgotjobs.ie/home or click apply now.

CV's will not be accepted for this role. If you submit a CV or blank document you will get an email with a link to complete the online application form.

Closing date for all completed online application forms is 5:00 PM Thursday 8th May 2025.