Community Corrections Placement Officer

MECOSTA COUNTY; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,525 - 29,233; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency is seeking a full-time Community Corrections Placement Officer in Big Rapids, MI. This role involves data entry for clients, monitoring of community service placements, and conducting PBTs and urine tests. Applicants should have a high school diploma with relevant coursework in criminal justice and one year of experience in the criminal justice system. Strong clerical skills and the ability to work with clients directly are essential. Starting pay is $18.06 per hour for 37.5 hours a week.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the criminal justice system with relevant software experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter client and data into the system and maintain files.
• Perform client orientation and ensure paperwork is completed.
• Evaluate work ethics and place clients at work sites.
• Monitor PBTs and urine tests.
• Handle fingerprinting process and ensure public safety.
• Prepare documents for enforcement actions and court appearances.
• Provide clerical support including correspondence.
• Assist in program oversight and client interviews.
• Perform various clerical tasks and support roles as needed.

Education

High school graduation, preferably with advanced coursework in criminal justice

Job description

Finance Director/Deputy Controller Administrator at Mecosta County

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Big Rapids, MI, for a Community Corrections Placement Officer. Under the supervision of the Community Corrections Coordinator, the officer enters client and other data into the computer system, assists the Coordinator in providing intake and orientation of clients for designated programs, performs PBTs and urine tests, and performs a variety of clerical support functions for the program.

Essential Functions

• Enters background data to the system for each person in a Community Correction program, may require entering data into multiple programs, and maintains client files.
• Performs orientation of clients enrolling in community service or day reporting programs, outlines program requirements, ensures clients understand responsibilities, and ensures all paperwork is completed.
• Places clients at worksites after evaluating the individual’s work ethic and strengths, reviews and approves community service assignments out of the County, and maintains contact with worksite supervisor regarding client performance.
• Performs daily PBT for clients in day reporting program and monitors urine tests.
• Utilizes electronic equipment to take fingerprints of individuals for concealed weapons permits and various other purposes, involving direct physical contact with the public while taking fingerprints.
• Requests warrants and show causes for clients that have not fulfilled their obligation for community service or fines and costs, prepares documents necessary for enforcement action, and may appear in court to testify at show cause as necessary.
• Performs word processing of a variety of materials including reminder letters to clients and other correspondence, reports, forms and other documents.
• Performs data entry necessary for various statistical reports and assists the Coordinator in the preparation of such reports.
• Assists the Coordinator in program oversight which may include visiting community service worksite to ensure clients are working, interviewing clients in jail, and performing other related tasks.
• Performs a variety of clerical support tasks such as answering the telephone, responding to inquiries, making copies, processing mail, and related tasks.
• Performs designated functions of the Community Corrections Coordinator in the absence of that individual.

Desired Qualifications

High school graduation, preferably with some advanced coursework in criminal justice or related area. One year of experience in the criminal justice system which includes working with software similar to that used in the department.

Additional Information

• Starting pay: $18.06/hour
• Hours: 37.5 hours/week
• Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and county application to [e-mail], or mail to:
  Melanie Doughty
  Visit www.mecostacounty.org for application documents.
• The position will remain open until filled.