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Juvenile Probation Officer
Location:
Idaho Falls, ID
Description:
February 28, 2023TO: To All interested persons Bonneville County is now accepting applications for the following position: Position : Probation Officer I Starting Salary: Pay Grade 13 - Wage starts at $19.50 to $20.08 depending on experience Work Hours: 40 hours a week Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until position is filled GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of entry level professional duties as needed to manage a juvenile probation caseload. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the Juvenile Court Services Director/Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, and the close supervision of the Juvenile Probation Supervisor. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs various preliminary and ongoing case management functions; performs needs assessments; conducts detailed investigations of client social history including physical environment, family and peer relationships, emotional history, etc.; prepares detailed social history reports for submission to the courts and as support documentation for professional recommendations; offers in-court recommendations; and makes recommendations to hold in custody or release clients based upon current circumstances. Attends dispositions; meets with clients and instructs in probation obligations, regulations and practices; instructs in the completion of various forms; determines contact status (i.e. maximum vs. medium); and establishes probation case plan; and completes documentation. Establishes and maintains contacts with key individuals involved in the cases and case compliance, i.e., detectives, school resource officers, school officials, attorneys, judges, parents, spouses, co-workers, counselors, etc. Coordinates with various agencies and apprises of client contact obligations; provides agencies with copies of documentation, orders and related materials; performs follow up as needed to assure client contact compliance; issues affidavits as requested by judges for clients who violate probation terms and conditions. Maintains various files to show current case status, i.e., probation status, warrant status, class assignment, etc.; provides written verification of client attendance at court ordered meetings, training, therapy, counseling, classes, etc.; and updates file records to show progress and completion of obligations. Performs a variety of field projects to determine client compliance with probation terms and conditions; conducts drug tests, makes home and on-site visits; and coordinates with other agencies and treatment personnel to detect violations. Attends various hearings for arraignments and sentencing; may be required to attend court and offer testimony in relation to specific cases regarding probation violations; prepares reports in accordance with department policy showing case activity, etc.; makes recommendations for extension or termination of probation; reviews client compliance related to probation condition and enforces court orders. Prepares complex case documentation as needed to expedite actions of the court, i.e., writes probation violations, writes discharges, prepares warrants, etc. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education and Experience: A. Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in social science, criminology or related area; AND B. One (1) year of experience performing above or similar duties; OR C. An equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Required Knowlege, Skills and Abilities: Some knowledge of the juvenile justice system; complex and technical filing systems related to county probation case management; procedures related to a variety of court processes; laws governing probation compliance and sanctions; principles of supervision; basic bookkeeping; basic mathematics; interpersonal communications and public relations; legal terms and definitions; problem solving; planning and goal setting techniques. Skill in the collection and reading of drug field tests, and maintaining the chain of evidence. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; direct and maintain confidentiality in managing sensitive legal issues and cases; react effectively in emergency and/or stressful situations; operate a variety of office machines; personal computer or terminal operation; develop effective working relationships with elected officials, legal professionals, subordinates, mentally unstable, agitated/aggressive people and the public. 3. Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid Idaho driver's license. Must be Idaho POST certified as a Juvenile Probation Officer within one year of appointment. Must be willing to work irregular hours including nights and weekends, and be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Must meet all security requirements for access to NCIC systems and reports including background check and fingerprinting. 4. Work Environment: Tasks require a variety of physical activities, occasionally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, turning, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Mental application utilizes memory for details, ideas and written and verbal communications, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, guided and creative problem solving. Considerable travel may be required in the course of performing daily job duties. Elements of the job pose significant degree of hazard uncertainty. BONNEVILLE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED VETERANS Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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