Probation Officer - 39th District Court

City of Fraser, MI•Roseville, MI

About The Position

The Probation Officer monitors and supervises probationers, enforces court-ordered probation conditions, conducts presentence investigations, and supervises probationers’ progress. The role prepares reports and recommendations for court proceedings and probation case dispositions, and may investigate and process probation violations. Work is performed under general supervision and in accordance with established policies, procedures, sentencing requirements, and statutes, with discretion in applying work methods and techniques. The position also counsels probationers, conducts substance abuse screening, administers breath tests and collects or interprets urine drug screens as needed, and coordinates referrals and support through community resources. The Probation Officer maintains case records, communicates with courts and partner agencies, gives testimony, stays current on relevant laws and professional trends, and assists the Director of Probation with administrative issues as required.

Responsibilities

Supervise an assigned caseload of probationers and enforce adherence to court-ordered probation conditions.
Investigate and process probation violations and make recommendations regarding violation sentencings and case dispositions.
Counsel and advise probationers on personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, and health matters; assist with questions, issues, and appointments.
Compile, investigate, and verify information about probationers, including personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, health, and criminal-history information.
Prepare, write, and present reports and recommendations to the court, including presentence reports and reports concerning probation violations.
Compile information, analyses, and reports on activities.
Administer PBT and collect and interpret urine drug screens as needed.
Conduct substance abuse screening interviews with defendants using state-approved methodologies.
Appear and testify in court regarding probation violation arraignments, violation hearings and sentencings, and review hearings.
Identify and develop community resources and support programs; maintain liaison with law enforcement, court, social service, and community resource personnel and agencies; refer clients as appropriate.
Enter information into systems and maintain records and case files; prepare reports, statements, legal documents, correspondence, and other written materials.
Use standard office equipment, including a computer.
Contribute to the quality of court services by fostering and facilitating the development and coordination of work teams.
Communicate with government agencies, nonprofits, and the public regarding program coordination and service issues, and respond to concerns and issues.
Stay current on changes in laws, regulations, and professional trends.
Review reports from outside agencies providing services to department clients.
Assist the Director of Probation with administrative issues as required.
Interact courteously and cooperatively with the public and staff and promote a harmonious, effective workplace.
Exercise strong ethical judgment and establish and maintain appropriate, consistent boundaries with probationers and others in the criminal justice system.