Probation Officer (Adult)

Clallam Transit System; Forks (WA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Transit pass

Training and Career Development

Zusammenfassung

Clallam County seeks a qualified probation officer to supervise adult misdemeanant offenders placed on probation and to conduct risk assessments and pre-sentence investigations. The role involves counseling, crisis intervention, and coordinating referrals to treatment and community services.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, testifying in court, and collaborating with prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement, and community providers to support offender accountability and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Law and Justice, Social Sciences, Psychology, or related field required.
• Two years professional experience in criminal justice or counseling with adult probation/corrections.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and reporting processes.

Aufgaben

• Supervise caseloads of adult misdemeanant offenders placed on probation through courts; apply standardized risk classifications.
• Conduct assessments and pre-sentence investigations; monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions.
• Provide probation counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals to treatment and community services.
• Prepare reports, violation documents, and recommendations for sanctions; testify in court as required.
• Coordinate with prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement, treatment providers, and community agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records and participate in staff meetings and policy development.
• Provide supervision to support staff and assist in case management activities.

Kenntnisse

Risk assessment

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Court testimony

Case management

Interagency coordination

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Law and Justice

Tools

Judicial Information System (JIS)

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

Supervises a caseload of adult misdemeanant offenders placed on probation by Clallam County District Court II. Conducts risk assessments and pre-sentence investigations, monitors compliance with court-ordered conditions, provides counseling and crisis intervention, and makes referrals to treatment and community services. Maintains accurate case records, prepares reports and violation documents, makes recommendations to the Court regarding sanctions and sentencing, and provides court testimony as required. Coordinates with prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement, treatment providers, and community agencies to support offender accountability and rehabilitation. Applies professional judgment and knowledge of criminal justice practices and behavior modification techniques while ensuring that offenders understand their legal rights and probation requirements. May provide technical and functional supervision to support staff and participate in department policy and case management activities.

Location

This position is located in Forks, WA and is part-time, non-benefitted.

Typical Duties

• Supervise caseload of adult misdemeanant offenders placed on probation through courts by applying a standardized risk classification system
• Apply assessment/reassessment questionnaire to newly referred probationers and probationers who have a new criminal adjudication.
• Process offenders by advising them of conditions and obtaining signatures on documents including release of information (and other documents); set appointments and review conditions of judgment and sentence; maintain accurate case files; prepare correspondence and reports as required; determine offenders eligibility for community service and make appropriate referrals
• Prepare and file probation violation reports for prosecutorial action; recommend sanctions/modifications in order to protect the public/offender or punish/rehabilitate offender; provide court testimony
• Provide probation counseling to offenders, regarding compliance with court requirements; assist offenders in developing problem-solving techniques and personal accountability; make appropriate treatment referrals
• Consult with treatment providers and coordinate efforts related to program recommendations; arrange and monitor placement of offenders in rehab and/or treatment programs
• Monitor offenders for compliance through the use of urinalysis testing, interlock, antabuse, pbt (portable breath test), EHM (electronic home monitoring), community service, and Judicial Information System (JIS)
• Consult with prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement and case workers regarding offender compliance with court orders; establish regular contact with defense attorneys and prosecutors
• Request warrant/law enforcement response to effect arrest of offenders found to be in violation of their sentence
• Conduct and prepare presentence investigations as assigned pursuant to order of court; evaluate information and make sentencing recommendations to court; interview offender and victim; review police reports and criminal history
• Intervene in crisis situations; counsel families; communicate with involved community and private agencies; make referrals as required
• Audit files to ensure completeness of file and current status
• Assure that offenders know and understand their legal rights and assist them to obtain legal representation as necessary
• Participate in staff meetings regarding case discussions, approaches and dispositions; provide input on implementation of policies/procedures
• Provide technical and functional supervision to assigned support staff

Education, Training, & Experience

Requires knowledge of the field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by examples in the above job description

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Law and Justice, Social Sciences, Psychology or a related field required.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Law and Justice, Social Sciences, Psychology or a related field required. Two years professional experience in a criminal justice or counseling setting with experience in adult probation/corrections.

At Clallam County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Clallam County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include

• Medical - Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental - Delta Dental of Washington
• Vision - Northwest Benefit Network
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• HRA Veba (select positions)
• Life and disability insurance (select positions)
• Wellness Benefit Program
• Infant at Work Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation Program/Transit Pass
• Training and Career Development Program

Retirement

• Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.
• Sheriff's Office Employees are covered under LEOFF2 and PSERS.

Deferred Compensation

• Deferred Compensation Program 457(b) - Tax Deferred Savings Program
• Deferred Compensation Program 401(a) - Tax Deferred Savings Program

Vacation

Generous Vacation and Paid Sick Leave

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• day following Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• 4 Personal Days (32 hours floating holiday)
• Employment Vacation Donation Program
• Vacation Leave Accrual (Unless otherwise provided by contract, all regular full-time employees shall accrue vacation leave monthly based upon the following schedule):
  • 0-48 months = 8 hours per month
  • 49-108 months = 10 hours per month
  • 109-168 months = 12 hours per month
  • 169-204 months = 14 hours per month
  • Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month

Sick Leave

• Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 8 hours per month. Eligibility for use of sick leave is established after one month of continuous employment.
• Part-time employee's benefit contributions and leave accruals are prorated.

NOTE

This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Clallam County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Please contact Human Resources at 360.417.2402 if further clarification is needed.