Office of the Chief Judge/ Adult Probation Department-Cook County

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The Office of the Chief Judge/ Adult Probation Department-Cook County is currently hiring for several positions. This organization, part of the Circuit Court of Cook County, offers opportunities for individuals interested in careers related to adult probation services. There are currently three open positions available at the Office of the Chief Judge/ Adult Probation Department-Cook County: * **Administrative Assistant I:** This on-site position is located at 26th and California and Maywood. The role reports to the Deputy Chief Probation Officer and involves assigning support personnel, identifying staff training needs, introducing new policies, instructing staff on responsibilities, and monitoring staff time. The grade level is 12, with a starting salary of $51,281. The position is part of the Support Staff division and is unionized with AFSCME 3696. The applicant must be a resident of the State of Illinois within six months of employment and possess a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience. A valid Illinois Driver's License is required. * **EM/GPS Technician:** This on-site position is located in Maywood, IL. This role is part of the Support Staff division and is unionized with AFSCME 3696. The grade level is 13, and the salary is $54,920. The EM/GPS Technician will report to a Sworn Supervisor and will be responsible for data entry, monitoring offenders on EM/GPS, communicating with various parties, maintaining equipment, preparing court documentation, and providing support to other support personnel. Applicants must establish residency in the State of Illinois within six months of employment and possess a High School Diploma or GED. The ability to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays is required. * **Probation Officer:** This on-site role is for Adult Probation Officer. The starting salary is $67,308 and the grade is PS1 - Entry. This position is unionized with AFSCME 3486. Probation Officers will report to a Sworn Supervisor. Candidates must establish residency in the State of Illinois within 90 days of appointment and possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, preferably with coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, or related social sciences. A valid Illinois driver's license and a good driving record are required. The Office of the Chief Judge/ Adult Probation Department-Cook County utilizes a variety of technologies and skills. The following tech stack is required for the positions: **Administrative Assistant I**: * Attention To Detail * Organizational Skills * Communication Skills * Data Entry * Problem Solving * Confidentiality * Time Management * Independent Judgment * Filing Skills * Team Collaboration * Policy Interpretation * Training Needs Assessment * Grievance Adjudication * Computer Proficiency * Office Space Management * Adaptability * Supervisory Skills **EM/GPS Technician:** * Data Entry * Communication * Equipment Maintenance * Court Documentation * Case Management * Organizational Skills * Confidentiality * Problem Solving * Attention To Detail * Independent Judgment * Professionalism * Adaptability * Training Facilitation * Inventory Management * Time Management * Multi-tasking **Probation Officer:** * Criminal Justice * Psychology * Sociology * Social Work * Computer Systems * Background Check * Driving * Urinalysis * Client Service * Problem Solving * Independent Judgment * Field Work * Control Tactics * Communication * Time Management * Task Prioritization The available positions are all on-site roles. The Administrative Assistant I position is located at 26th and California and Maywood. The EM/GPS Technician position is located in Maywood, IL. Probation Officer's will need the ability to work at any location serviced by the courts and/or Probation Department. All roles require the ability to work in-person 100% of the scheduled work week. Here are some frequently asked questions about working at Office of the Chief Judge/ Adult Probation Department-Cook County: 1. **What are the residency requirements?** All positions require employees to establish and maintain residency with the State of Illinois within six months of hire for Administrative Assistant I and EM/GPS Technician positions and within 90 days for the Probation Officer position. 2. **What educational qualifications are needed for the Probation Officer position?** A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college/university is required, preferably with a major in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, or related social sciences. 3. **Are there union affiliations?** The Administrative Assistant I and EM/GPS Technician positions are part of AFSCME 3696. The Probation Officer position is part of AFSCME 3486. 4. **Are background checks required?** Yes, pre-employment drug screenings and criminal background checks are required for all positions. 5. **What is the policy on marijuana use?** As a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment. 6. **How do I apply?** Application materials should be submitted by the close of business on Friday, February 6, 2026. Please apply by filling out the application at the Career Page. 7. **What materials are required to apply?** In addition to the application, qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and a current resume. Probation Officer candidates must also submit an AOIC/OSPS Eligibility Letter and college transcripts.