Full- Time Probation Officer

City of Roseville•Roseville, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The 39th District Court in Roseville, Michigan, is hiring a full-time Probation Officer. The position monitors and supervises probationers, enforces court-ordered probation conditions, conducts presentence investigations, and reports on probationers’ progress. The officer makes recommendations concerning case disposition and probation violations and prepares reports for the Court. Work is performed under general supervision and established policies, procedures, sentencing requirements, and statutes, with discretion in applying work methods and techniques. The role also involves counseling probationers, conducting substance-abuse screening and drug testing, appearing in court, coordinating referrals and community resources, maintaining case records, and assisting the Director of Probation with administrative matters. The position requires professional, ethical conduct and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality. The position offers benefits and lists an annual salary of $57,990. Applications are accepted through November 13, 2026. Applicants may email a resume or deliver it to the Court Administrator. Candidates receiving serious consideration will undergo a background investigation and drug check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, social work, or a related field.
Michigan Driver’s License.
LEIN certification.
Knowledge of investigation and situational research techniques.
Knowledge of interviewing, teaching, behavior-modification, and counseling techniques.
Knowledge of probation-service principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of rules, laws, codes, regulations, and procedures related to probation.
Knowledge of crisis-intervention and counseling techniques.
Knowledge of community resources and programs for probationers with identified needs.
Knowledge of computer applications related to the work.
Knowledge of drug- and alcohol-testing practices and techniques.
Considerable knowledge of substance use disorder, drug classifications and types, and local drug trends.
Considerable knowledge of psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, psychotropic medication, and appropriate interventions.
Understanding of domestic violence, its different forms of abuse, and batterer manipulation tactics.
Basic knowledge of the Michigan Criminal Code.
Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Oral communication skills for maintaining effective working relationships with Court officers and staff, defense attorneys, and law enforcement agencies.
Records-management skills and the ability to prepare clear, concise, complete electronic and hard-copy case records and reports.
Ability to interact with people from varied socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, including in confrontational, strained, or hostile situations.
Ability to work under pressure, with distractions, and under tight deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of probationers, files, and sensitive criminal justice matters.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in court and/or probation.

Responsibilities

Supervise an assigned caseload of probationers and enforce court-ordered probation conditions.
Investigate and process probation violations and recommend appropriate violation sentencing.
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 and present reports to the Court, including presentence reports, and recommend case dispositions or responses to probation violations.
Compile and analyze information and prepare reports on activities.
Administer PBTs and collect and interpret urine drug screens as needed.
Conduct substance-abuse screening interviews using state-approved methodologies.
Appear and testify in court at probation-violation arraignments, 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; make referrals 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 Court’s service quality by fostering and facilitating work-team development and coordination.
Communicate with government agencies, nonprofits, and the public about program coordination and service issues; respond to concerns and issues.
Stay current on changes in laws, regulations, and professional trends.
Review reports from outside agencies that provide services to department clients.
Assist the Director of Probation with administrative matters as required.
Interact courteously and cooperatively with the public and staff and promote an effective workplace.
Exercise sound ethical judgment and maintain appropriate, consistent boundaries with probationers and others in the criminal justice system.