Misdemeanor Probation/Pretrial Officer
About The Position
These are two full-time opportunities with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $26.2952 - $26.9526 per hour, DOE. The Missoula County Community Justice Department is seeking two MISDEMEANOR PROBATION/PRETRIAL OFFICERS to join their team. This position performs work in the Community Justice Department to provide court-ordered misdemeanor probation and pretrial services to defendants of misdemeanor and felony crimes. Interviews, assesses, monitors, counsels, investigates, and supervises probationers and defendants held in, and released from, the Missoula County Detention Facility (MCDF) within the authority established by the court.
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and some formal training in behavioral sciences.
- Related work experience may be substituted for education requirements as described in MCA 46-23-1003.
- Requires one year of experience in a criminal justice or community service provider setting providing services to defendants or individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a valid Montana driver's license.
- Must pass a criminal history background check.
- Requires attendance at, and successful completion of, the designated Public Safety Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic course of instruction at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (located in Helena) that includes firearms training.
Nice To Haves
- Case management experience is desired.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the current Detention Facility population to identify defendants eligible for the Pretrial Program and conducts subsequent review or assessment for the court's consideration.
- Conducts in-person screening to determine defendants' risk level and makes recommendations to the Court regarding conditions of release.
- Conducts background investigations, and prepares and submits recommendations for conditions of release, and the need for incarceration or early release to the court.
- Conducts initial assessments of defendants assigned to the Pretrial Program upon each defendant's release from the jail.
- Monitors, counsels, investigates, interviews, and supervises probationers/pretrial defendants within the authority established by the court.
- Performs drug and alcohol testing on a random or routine basis.
- Reports release violations via non-compliance reports to the court.
- Routinely attends or testifies in court and before administrative bodies.
- Investigates background and criminal history of probationers/defendants.
- Queries computerized databases to include but not limited to CJIN/NCIC, Full Court Enterprise and LERMS.
- Refers probationers/pretrial defendants to appropriate resources or programs by using a risk and needs assessment.
- Coordinates participation in programs and use of community resources including job training, educational supports, counseling, housing, medical services.
- Monitors' compliance and progress in treatment and/or other community programs.
- Works collaboratively with family members and other collateral contacts to engage and support a participant's progress as they move through the justice system.
- Assists in developing individual goal plans based on misdemeanor probationer/defendant input, interests, and needs.
- Ensures they receive reminders about their court appearances.
- Investigates and follows up on reports made by Law Enforcement which may require returning to work outside of normal business hours and weekends to address violations.
- Ensures participants' records are entered into relevant databases for tracking progress and outcomes of at-risk populations.
- Maintains accurate and detailed case files, client records and program data.
- Assists with data collection and evaluation for research and/or referral to other agencies.
- Provides regular service reports to supervisor.
- Writes reports, articles, PSAs and other public relations pieces.
- Attends relevant meetings with stakeholders and criminal justice professionals.
- Makes recommendations to adapt program policies and adjust procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
