Probation Officer

City of Auburn (Washington); Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent health/dental/vision plans

Pension plan (State Retirement System)

Paid vacation (17 days/year, prorated)

Paid holidays (11/year)

Job summary

The City of Auburn is hiring two Probation Officers for the Auburn Municipal Court. This position involves managing caseloads, performing intake and risk assessments, and coordinating with treatment providers to ensure accurate reporting to the court.

The work emphasizes accountability, de-escalation, and integrity within a collaborative court team. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field and have at least two years of probation or related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, behavioral science, law enforcement, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload with intake, classification, risk/needs assessments, and case planning.
• Outreach to treatment facilities and interventions for accurate court reporting.
• Administer alternatives to incarceration and court-approved programs (e.g., community service, electronic monitoring).
• Administer drug testing and preliminary breath tests as required.
• Appear and testify in court, presenting findings to judges, attorneys, and other participants.

Skills

Self-starting

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Writing skills

Accountability & integrity

De-escalation & defendant education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

CJIS Security Certification

ORS training

Job description

Position Details

This position is open until filled, with a first review date of October 1, 2026. To be considered for the first screening, your application must have been received before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The Auburn Municipal Court is looking for two (2) Probation Officers to add to the team!

IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

The City of Auburn is conducting this recruitment to establish a qualified hiring pool in anticipation of City Council consideration and approval of funding for this position as part of the City’s budget process in September 2026. Candidates may participate in the recruitment, interview, and selection process prior to final budget approval; however, no appointment or offer of employment will be made unless and until the position and associated funding receive all required City approvals. The resulting eligibility/hiring pool may be used to fill this position following approval and may also be used to fill similar vacancies, as appropriate.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Ability to self-start; ability to problem solve;
• Interpersonal communication;
• Strong writing skills;
• Accountability and integrity;
• Ability to de-escalate and educate defendants.

AUBURN MUNICIPAL COURT

The culture at Auburn Municipal Court is one founded on respect, teamwork, excellence, communication and purpose. We understand and embrace the value of each employee for their unique perspectives, experiences and knowledge. We promote staff growth and development through training and education, along with supportive leadership. Your hard work and dedication will not go unrecognized.

WORKING IN AUBURN

The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government, with a City Council of seven at-large members. The management team at the City of Auburn includes the Mayor and nine Department Directors from the following departments: Administration, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Innovation & Technology, Legal, Parks & Arts & Recreation, Police, and Public Works. With a mission to improve the lives of Auburn residents, promote diversity, and support economic growth, Team Auburn is a great place to work!

Primary Duties

In this job, you will:

• Manage an assigned caseload and conducts intake, classification, risk/needs assessments, reassessments, and case planning consistent with court orders, applicable standards, and departmental procedures.
• Outreach to treatment facilities and other interventions to ensure accurate reporting to the court.
• Administer and monitor alternatives to incarceration and other court-authorized programs as assigned, which may include community service, electronic monitoring, day reporting, therapeutic or behavioral programming, and other sentencing alternatives.
• Administer compliance tools such as drug testing and preliminary breath tests.
• Appear and testify in court as required; presents case information, documentation, professional assessments, and recommendations to judges, attorneys, and other authorized court participants.

Minimum Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, behavioral science, law enforcement, or other closely relate field,
• Two (2) years of experience in probation, corrections, court services, criminal justice, social services, case management.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid Washington state driver's license without pending risk of loss at time of appointment.
• Successfully complete the Correctional Services Academy training within six (6) months of employment as required by WAC 139-10-210
• Successfully complete Ohio Risk Assessment System End User training within six (6) months of employment.

NOTE: This position will be required to be fingerprinted and complete the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department (per Washington State Patrol ACCESS unit).

Additional Information

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 17 days of paid vacation per year (prorated)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit: https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits

Commitment to Inclusion

Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit: www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, Human Resources Coordinator, by email at [e-mail]