Probation Specialist

The State Probation Service is a modern criminal sentence enforcement institution that executes approximately 70% of criminal sentences imposed in Latvia, and with the help of a mediator implements the reconciliation process between victims and offenders at all stages of criminal proceedings and promotes the development of restorative justice in Latvia. The Service's mission is to promote crime prevention in the country, ensure quality execution and coordination of sentences in society. Our values: People. Professionalism. Respectful attitude. Engagement If you are ready for new challenges, to use your knowledge and experience, to gain professional experience in state administration, contributing to strengthening public safety in Latvia, you are invited to join the State Probation Service team by applying for the position of officer – probation specialist in the 3rd Division of the Riga West Region territorial unit (1 vacancy for an indefinite period) Main job duties: monitor conditionally sentenced, conditionally early released, conditionally acquitted persons and persons subject to criminal sentence – probation supervision (includes monitoring of persons and organization of social support, including visiting probation clients at their place of residence at night together with colleagues); organize the execution of criminal sentence – community service – and the implementation of an educational compulsory measure – community service; prepare assessment reports at the request of the court, prosecutor, or detention facility administration; conduct probation programs; organize and participate in inter-institutional meetings; prepare submissions to court and represent the State Probation Service in court. Requirements for candidates: compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law; higher academic or second level professional higher education; good cooperation and communication skills; knowledge in document management; understanding of criminal sentence execution issues; good Latvian language proficiency in speech and writing; ability to use information and communication technologies; ethics, client orientation, analytical thinking, independence, results-oriented approach; desirable category B driver's license. We offer you: monthly salary from EUR 1,247.00 to EUR 1,492.00 (before taxes) according to individual monthly salary setting criteria assessment; 20% supplement to monthly salary and three additional working days off for work involving special risk; 35-hour work week; vacation allowance up to 50%; additional days off up to 9 working days, depending on work performance evaluation; health insurance policy from the first day of work; the opportunity to experience satisfaction from work that changes offenders' thinking and life values; dynamic work in a development-oriented state administration institution that has received the status of

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