Probation Officer II

Job Description Summary

Probation Officer II – lead officer
- Reports to Probation Officer III
- Lead training and orientation for new officers
- Mentor and supervise performance development of officers
- Perform duties of a probation officer and coordinate in‑service education and special projects
- May be assigned to Court or Field Services (required transfer at short notice)- Designated as a safety‑sensitive position
- Must demonstrate competency in defensive tactics and physical techniques
- Salary range: $27.71 – $30.48 per hour

• Plan and develop new officer training; coordinate orientation of new officers
• Mentor and supervise officers to achieve competency levels
• Coordinate in‑service education, special projects, and committees
• Serve as a resource for officers to resolve caseload issues
• Prepare and present present‑sentence reports and pre‑disposition recommendations to courts
• Conduct home, workplace, school, and treatment facility visits; conduct legally authorized searches
• Maintain written and electronic records of activities, observations, and contacts
• Mediate and resolve complaints between provider agencies and clients
• Assist with development of performance measures and policy implementation
• Testify in court as required

• Minimum age 21;
  United States citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field
• Three years of post‑graduate experience as a probation officer or higher‑level position
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of background/reference checks, interviews, polygraph, drug testing, and pre‑employment psychological exam
• Complete 40‑hour Defensive Tactics Training Academy within 120 days of employment
• Maintain certification from Defensive Tactics Training Academy and Probation Certification Academy (if assigned) within 12 months
• Complete eight hours of defensive tactics refresher training annually
• Maintain medical exam required by Corrections Officer Retirement Plan
• Act as substitute supervisor when needed; lead and monitor a group of probation and/or surveillance officers

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience serving as a lead, mentor, and/or trainer within a probation environment

• Basic knowledge of psychology, social sciences, and investigative techniques
• Skill in interviewing, counseling, observation, and data collection
• Ability to present recommendations on sentencing and probationary terms in court
• Operational proficiency with computers, telephones, radios, handcuffs, body armor, and related equipment
• Strong oral and written communication skills with diverse populations

• Good physical strength and condition for restraining techniques and defensive tactics
• Lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds; bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and stooping as needed
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions and perform administrative duties in an office environment

• Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)
• 15 paid vacation days, 12 holidays, 15 days of sick leave (56 hours accrued annually after anniversary, rollover allowed)
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Health and wellness discount program
• Mental and behavioral health benefits
• Paid training and advancement opportunities
• Free access to Court Gym

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.