Probation Officer
Salary: $23.00 – $24.00
Essential Functions:
- Performs various preliminary and ongoing case management functions and assists offenders from probation and/or pretrial services in the development and implementation of individualized plans to meet conditions set by the court;
- Conducts criminal record history review and risk/needs assessments to identify problem areas, including chemical dependency, mental illness, domestic violence, and family issues;
- Prepares support documentation for professional recommendations, offers in-court recommendations and makes recommendations to hold defendants in custody or release them based upon current circumstances for probation and/or pretrial service cases;
- May assist with the facilitation of pretrial services tasks for criminal background screening and supervision releases utilizing the pretrial service standard operating procedures;
- Maintains 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;
- Performs a variety of fieldwork to determine offender compliance with probation terms and conditions as outlined in department policy;
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Must possess a valid Idaho Driver’s License;
- Must meet IDAPA and POST Certification;
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this job.
Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in social sciences, psychology, criminal justice, or related field is preferred;
- Previous related work experience;
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.