Part Time - Probation Investigator

Royal Oak, MI; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 3,083,000 - 4,046,000; Part time

Job summary

44th District Court seeks a Part Time Probation Investigator to interview, investigate, and evaluate personal and criminal histories referred to the probation department. You will prepare pre-sentence investigations, alcohol evaluations, and sentencing recommendations with tailored rehabilitation plans.

Hours are 24-32 per week, up to 1,400 hours per year. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ability to complete

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or closely related field.
• Strong word processing skills; proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of and/or skill in investigating, interviewing, and counseling practices.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Employees of the 44th District Court are at-will employees.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough background checks into criminal, social, medical, and substance use histories, and verify educational background, military service, and financial history.
• Interview defendants, victims, and related parties to gather objective data and assess accountability and readiness for change.
• Perform specialized alcohol and drug evaluations to determine rehabilitation needs, using evidence-based tools.
• Prepare comprehensive pre-sentence investigation reports and treatment plans within statutory deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interviewing

Investigations

Motivational interviewing

Background checks

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Under the supervision of the Chief Probation Officer and Court Administration the successful candidate will interview, investigate, and evaluate the personal and criminal history of individuals referred to the 44th District Court probation department. The candidate will prepare comprehensive pre-sentence investigations, alcohol evaluations, and sentencing recommendations, which include actionable treatment and rehabilitation plans tailored to each individual.

Hours: 24-32 hours per week, up to 1,400 hours per year Part Time Probation Investigator may be called upon to do any and all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform)

• Conduct thorough background checks into criminal, social, medical, and substance use histories, and verify educational background, military service, and financial history.
• Interview defendants, victims, and related parties to gather objective data and utilize motivational interviewing to assess the defendant's accountability and readiness for change.
• Perform specialized alcohol and drug evaluations to determine rehabilitation needs, utilizing evidence-based tools.
• Prepare comprehensive pre-sentence investigation reports and treatment plans within strict statutory deadlines, integrating assessment scores, rehabilitative goals, and legally compliant sentencing options and supervision terms.
• Other duties as assigned.

A Part Time Probation Investigator, upon application, shall have the following training and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, psychology, social work counseling, sociology or closely related field.
• Strong word processing skills. Must also be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of and/or skill in investigating, interviewing, and counseling practices, procedures and techniques is desired.

Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications and applicants best qualified will be interviewed. If selected for the position, you must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Applicant must have no serious misdemeanor, assaultive or felony convictions.

Employees of the 44th District Court are at-will employees.

Position Open Until Filled