MISDEMEANOR PROBATION OFFICER ( MALE )

County of Elmore•Mountain Home, ID

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The principal function of an employee in this class is to supervise and manage a caseload of adult defendants placed on supervised probation for misdemeanor offenses. The work includes performing preliminary and ongoing case management functions and preparing and processing support documentation for professional recommendations to the Court. Misdemeanor Probation Officers receive determination and disposition of cases heard within the magistrate court and occasionally the district court. Misdemeanor probation officers also monitor defendants on release/bail conditions for the Magistrate and District Court. The employee in this class also manages the Community Service and Restitution Programs to plan and coordinate community service projects with community offices, agencies, businesses and others. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of Criminal Proceedings
Knowledge of Court processes and procedures
Knowledge of Laws governing probation compliance and sanctions
Knowledge of Interpersonal communications and public relations
Knowledge of Problem solving, planning and goal setting techniques.
Ability to Develop effective working relationships to interact and coordinate with various entities in the criminal process, including judges, prosecutors, law enforcement and felony probation and parole representatives
Ability to Develop effective working relationships to interact and coordinate community service projects with businesses, agencies and others
Ability to Maintain detailed and accurate documentation
Ability to Prepare accurate and reliable reports
Ability to Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions
Ability to Make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and established procedures
Ability to Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to Work independently without a high degree of supervision
Ability to Direct and maintain confidentiality in managing sensitive legal issues and cases
Ability to Respond to citizen requests in a courteous manner
Ability to Operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks
High school diploma or equivalent general education development (GED) certification; preferably supplemented with college level course work in social services, criminology or related area
Valid Idaho Driver’s License
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to prepare, process and maintain various court ordered documents and reports and monitor client compliance
Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office setting and travel to various sites for client contact or compliance. The employee may occasionally be exposed to agitated/aggressive people where physical restraint is necessary
This position requires the applicant meet the minimum Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) standards of employment for probation officers (IDAPA 11.11.01). All required examinations which may include polygraph test, and psychological evaluation shall be completed upon a conditional offer of employment. The applicant shall meet all POST standards to qualify for employment as a probation officer and shall become POST certified in adult misdemeanor probation disciplines within one year from the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working one-on-one with individuals is preferred
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

Meets with assigned defendants at various locations to complete in-take forms, explain terms and requirements of probation and schedule ordered classes, programs and/or incarceration
Instructs defendants in probation obligations, regulation and practices; instructs in the completion of various forms; administers (LSI-R) to determine risk level and provides case management to target identified risk domains
Supervises and monitors compliance with all terms of probation
Documents all information from regular meetings with defendants
Enforces court orders through written and verbal warnings, imposition of discretionary time and probation violations proceedings
Prepares monthly reports showing case activity
Provides defendants with information on resources available for them to complete their probation including drug/alcohol treatment, AA meetings, victim’s panel, community service and other programs ordered by the Court
Serves on call 24/7 to answer urgent call regarding clients on their caseload, corresponds with various treatment providers and critical stakeholders to promote client engagement in programs and counseling services
Assists probationers in job application completions
Maintains in-house drug and alcohol testing and reporting program for both pre-trial defendants and probationers
Prepares and presents affidavits and exhibits in probation violation cases; appears in court to represent the department and respond to questions
Conducts ongoing records checks to assure against or monitor for additional offenses of defendants, inputs monthly probation fees and case notes in Odyssey; maintains tracks; files and replies to correspondence
Conducts weekly home visits as needed
Schedules and monitors all GPS, electronic monitor and SCRAM hook-ups
Prepares written recommendations to court and prosecution for extension or termination of probation
Works closely with jail staff to coordinate Work Release, Sherriff’s Inmate Labor Detail and discretionary time for probationers
Prepares detailed restitution reports for the court and parties, with occasional testimony under oath; contacts victims, insurance companies and performs research regarding restitution
Plans and coordinates community service projects with community offices, agencies, businesses and others, maintains statistics and other records of all projects and monitors compliance and non-compliance
Responds to citizens questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County and agency policies, procedures and safety practices
Contingent on the continued approval of the Board of County Commissioners, this employee may elect to be armed with a firearm in the performance of their duties upon POST certification
Performs other related duties as required