Adult Probation Officer 2

Pierce County•Tacoma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a professional with experience in and understanding of justice-involved individuals, you have the unique opportunity to make a difference in the community. As an Adult Probation Officer 2, you will use your case management experience and de-escalation skills to complete risk assessments, interview and write reports, complete investigations, provide court testimony, and most importantly, supply resource navigation and connection. Pierce County District Court (PCDC) is committed to administering criminal justice in ways that are both effective and efficient. We focus on improving outcomes for justice-involved individuals by addressing the whole person and identifying and responding to their risks and needs rather than treating them as cases to manage. From our therapeutic courts to our probation division, we apply evidence-based best practices. Our workforce reflects the diversity of the community we serve, and we continually work to enhance equity and public service.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree that provides the necessary education and skills in dealing with complex legal and human issues, as well as competence in making decisions and using discretionary judgment.
Requires three years of investigation or social casework experience, including Two years at a level equivalent to an Adult Probation Officer 1.
A cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references are required for this position.
Applications without a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references will not be considered.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

A course study in sociology, psychology, or criminal justice is preferred.
knowledge or understanding of working with justice-involved veterans, domestic violence dynamics, substance use and mental health issues, and their connection to criminal activity.
exceptional communication, time, and stress management as well as a focus and desire on improving outcomes for justice-involved individuals

Responsibilities

Observe and document offender appearance and behavior.
Note speech tone and characteristics.
Conduct criminal record history review.
Assess problem areas, including chemical dependency, domestic violence and mental illness issues and sexual deviancy issues.
Conduct pre-sentence investigations and prepare pre-sentence reports on complex and multi-problem cases; identify problem areas; present sentencing recommendation to the court.
Develop and implement individual probation plans to meet conditions set by the court, and may assist, when directed by supervisory staff, other probation officers in this function.
Supervise offenders with more serious and multiple problems; provide assistance for offenders regarding matters that may affect individual probation plans; provide direction regarding treatment programs.
Prepare written reports to and/or appears in court on routine and complex cases of unusually serious consequence; use sound judgment in making recommendations to the court.
Maintain contact and correspondence with the court, community agencies, offenders, physicians, treatment sources, and other applicable interests in order to supervise compliance and progress of cases; maintain comprehensive log of contacts, information obtained and actions taken relative to cases.
Manage case files and filing.