Probation Officer

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

$66,559.45 - $86,089.08

Family Court Juvenile Division

08/31/2026

09/15/2026 12:00 a.m.

Non-exempt - overtime pursuant Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy or Collective Bargaining Agreement

Just cause subject to probationary period

Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Under direction, performs probation services involving juvenile delinquents, investigates the background of delinquent youth to assist the court in determining the most appropriate disposition for each case, and assists assigned probationers in addressing the issues that brought them to the attention of the court. Performs related duties as assigned.

• Provides case management services to juveniles on probation to prevent future delinquency.
• Interviews parents, children, complainants, police, neighbors, teachers, clergy and other parties concerned to determine economic, home, social and other background conditions affecting the child involved.
• Compiles social history, uses assessment tools, and prepares appropriate treatment plans based on information gathered.
• Maintains accurate case histories, records, reports and other documentation.
• Makes disposition and treatment recommendations to the court.
• Initiates court proceedings for a change in treatment plan and/or placement of child when original plan has been unsuccessful.
• Prepares court reports. Attends court hearings on probationer status and progress.
• Refers probationers/families to appropriate community service treatment resources for substance abuse, mental health, or other related issues or problems.
• Provides guidance to probationers/families and suggests ways to work toward accomplishing their goals.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or Sociology, or a related field
• A minimum of two years of related work experience, such as juvenile probation, case management, or mental health counseling

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or a related field

• A valid Michigan Driver's License and an insured, operable automobile for authorized travel

• Legal terminology and court procedures
• Assessment tools to determine areas of need or concern
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Local community service agencies and resources
• Social service practices
• Symptoms and behaviors associated with alcohol and substance abuse, mental health problems or issues, anti-social behaviors, and physical/family abuse
• Substance abuse and mental health treatment resources
• Methods of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Methods for accurately documenting case notes and maintaining court records
• Report writing
• Methods for adequate time management
• Motivational interviewing techniques

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments
• De-escalation methods
• Effective listening and directed communications and motivational interviewing
• Operating personal computer with current office related software
• Report writing and documentation

• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Maintain professional boundaries
• Assess potential personal danger and threats to own safety
• Diffuse and de-escalate crisis situations
• Communicate and interact with the public in a professional manner
• Evaluate and maintain case progress notes, maintain appropriate records and documentation
• Testify under oath in court as necessary
• Be compassionate and empathize with the client's situation
• Build and maintain a rapport with probationer, family, law…