Probation Officer

Driggs, ID
Teton County Sheriff

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.