Bilingual Probation Officer II

* DUI/DWAI Unit:
The Probation Officers assigned to this unit supervise first-time DUI/DWAI offenses, repeat DUI offenses, and DUID offenses
* DV/FV/ Special Crimes Unit:
The Probation Officers assigned to this unit supervise domestic violence offenses, family violence offenses, child abuse offenses, theft, and assault offenses. These individuals may require a higher level of supervision
* Sobriety Court:
The Specialty Court was established in 2011 to address habitual DUI offenders. Individuals voluntarily agree to participate in this intensive program at the time of sentencing to receive a lesser jail sentence
* Sex Offender Management Unit:
The Probation Officers assigned to this unit receive specialized training to supervise individuals on probation for sex offenses and with past histories of sex offenses
* Mental Health Unit:
This is an intensive supervision unit for individuals that have been diagnosed with a serious mental health condition that significantly impacts their ability to comply with probation
* PSI Unit:
Conducts pre-sentence investigations to assist the Court in sentencing decisions
* Home Visit Unit:
Connects with the client in the community and conducts site visits
* Maintain consistently timely and accurate case documentation in all court and probation records
* Conduct initial risk/needs assessments to assess criminogenic needs and risk severity;
Interview clients to elicit information to determine client’s employment, economic, educational, social, criminal, and emotional history to make referrals as appropriate. A probation officer II must be confident and have the skill to maneuver sensitive issues disclosed by the client in a supporting and non-judgmental manner
* Employ a high degree of emotional intelligence using motivational interviewing to identify criminogenic needs, while addressing responsivity factors by utilizing trauma informed and culturally competent practices
* Address non-compliance directly and professionally, using clear communication and firm boundaries to confront problematic behavior while maintaining respect and rapport. As a PO II, you are expected to demonstrate comfort and confidence in having difficult conversations that hold clients accountable and support behavior change
* Develop and implement a case plan with the client, with the goal of establishing measurable goals that promote pro-social behavior, reduce recidivism and repairing harm caused to the community and victim(s). A probation officer II needs to understand how to generate these individual goals
* Provide a variety of social services referrals and determines need for social, behavioral, medical, and/or psychological services;
Provide guidance and crisis intervention;
Monitor individual progress and level of engagement with services
* Collaborate with stakeholders to review and interpret monitored sobriety results, in order to establish and implement treatment goals and plans
* Prepare pre-sentence investigation reports, court motions, special reports, and probation reviews;
Generate and serve probation revocation petitions;
Testifies in court by providing testimony and preparing comprehensive reports that allows the court to make findings that impact sentencing on revocation
* Conduct field interaction to evaluate compliance with terms and conditions of probation, as well as any special orders from the court;
Builds rapport with the client, community, and their support system, while assessing peer and family associations;
Verify the client's address and determine if they are in need of assistance with food, shelter, clothing, childcare, or other necessities
* Work in a court team and on a rotating basis, as a Probation Court Representative (PCR), which includes coordination of the revocation docket in the courtroom, gathering cases from peers, ensuring that documentation is accurate, and provide feedback to peers;
Provide case information to involved legal parties. As a Probation Officer II you will be expected to begin to learn to be a lead for your court team
* On a rotating basis, performs Officer of the Day duties according to department policies and procedures;
Performs other related…