Misdemeanor Probation Officer

Job Summary

The principal function of an employee in this position is to supervise a caseload of misdemeanor offenders to monitor compliance with court-ordered terms of probation for the protection of the community. This is an unarmed position. The work is performed under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Misdemeanor Probation, but considerable latitude is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment with some field work that includes exposer to potential personal danger.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management & Supervision

• Manages an assigned caseload of offenders on supervised probation
• Establishes and maintains a case file on each offender, scheduling appointments for established periodic visits
• Recommend modifications to probation conditions, including, initiating affidavit to revoke, or petition for early termination
• Monitors restitution and fine payment schedules, and documents, and maintains records of all contacts with the defendant

• Court & Legal Proceedings

• Supervises individual offenders for compliance with court orders and sentence requirements
• Monitors court dockets and calendars and runs record checks to determine additional offenses
• Attends court and evidentiary hearings and presents recommendations and/or testimony on violations and sentencing
• Work collaboratively with treatment providers, attorneys, law enforcement etc.

• Support & Rehabilitation

• Refer probationers to support programs, including mental health counseling, substance abuse, domestic batterers treatment, or other evaluations and treatments and monitors attendance at and progress of treatment
• Receives and reviews monthly or other periodic reports from treatment providers on offenders and takes appropriate remedial actions as necessary
• Monitors urinalysis testing and conducts home visits and searches

• Other Duties

• Performs all work duties and activities following County policies, procedures, and safety practices
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

• Human and criminal behavior, interviewing, counseling, and investigative techniques applicable to case monitoring
• Various evaluation and treatment programs, social and service agencies, and other community resources available to defendants
• Maintain a professional demeanor during stressful, volatile, and hostile situations
• Make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, codes, regulations, and established procedures
• Operate specialized equipment such as electronic monitoring, alcohol detection, and personal defense devices
• Maintain defendant and department confidentiality

Special Qualifications

• Idaho NCIC access certification
• Must be able to obtain P.O.S.T. certification within one year of employment
• Must successfully complete a background investigation

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required, bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral or social sciences preferred
• Two years’ experience in probation monitoring, social service, or court-related behavioral services

Essential Physical Abilities

• Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly
• Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks and restrain an individual in custody
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. 

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.