Probation Officer 2009063 | Law Enforcement & Security Jobs in Boise | Probation Officer Jobs

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Trains in and provides probation services for juveniles, including conducting interviews for social histories; applying skills in counseling; preparing cases for court; making referrals to community resources; writing reports; conducting and co-facilitating groups; coordinating case/detention plans and performs related duties as required. The Probation Officer I is an entry-level position and cases assigned shall be minimum and medium levels of supervision only. This position is with Ada County Juvenile Court Services.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages juvenile offenders’ caseloads following departmental procedures;


• Confers with supervisors and experienced personnel on aspects of counseling techniques and becomes familiar with community resources;


• Conducts interviews and prepares social histories on juveniles;


• Assesses the social, emotional and competency needs of the juvenile;


• Writes court reports, dismissals, progress notes, using proper spelling, grammar, and syntax, prepared in the format required by the court;


• Problem solves with juveniles;


• Develops case plans and/or contracts and co-facilitates group sessions;


• Acts as liaison between Court and School;


• Appears in court with juveniles as needed; and


• Makes home visits, school visits, and field visits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology or a related human services field or equivalent combination of education and experience;


• Knowledge of individual and group behavior;


• Knowledge of laws pertaining to the Juvenile Court;


• Knowledge of modern probation services, practices and philosophy;


• Knowledge of community resources available to assist the juvenile, family and/or others;


• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation;


• Ability to conduct an investigation through the use of interviews and other techniques;


• Ability to analyze data;


• Ability to record data in a narrative fashion to document all conclusions and recommendations;


• Ability to effectively work with and counsel juveniles and/or adults;


• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships;


• Ability to maintain confidentiality;


• Ability to use professional judgment to reach appropriate conclusions;


• Ability to communicate clearly in stressful situations.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• May be required to work a flexible schedule, which may include work on some weekends, evenings, nights, and/or holidays; and


• May perform other duties as assigned.

POST CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The position requires that the incumbent meet POST Standards for Probation Officers. Upon an offer of employment as a Probation Officer, a medical examination is required, as well as a vision and a hearing examination. All such examinations are at the expense of the applicant. The applicant shall meet the POST medical standards to qualify for employment as a Probation Officer at Ada County Juvenile Court Services. All medical examinations shall be completed within two (2) weeks of an offer of employment.