Probation Services Specialist Promotional

Note:
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Employee Type:

Regular

Department:

District Court Probation

Salary:

$41,671.50 - $58,051.50 Annually / $3,472.63 - $4,837.63 Monthly / $21.37 - $29.77 Hourly

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

37.5

Overtime Eligible:

Yes

Job Posting Date Range:

09/04/2026 - Until Filled

Job Summary:

WHO MAY APPLY:
This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. Priority consideration will be given to Spokane County employees in a position covered by the 1553 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) submitting applications between 9/4/26 and 9/14/26. First consideration will be given to applicants working in District Court Probation in a position covered by the 1553 CBA; second consideration given to County-wide applicants in a position covered by the 1553 CBA;

third consideration given to all other applicants, including the public.

The position allocated to this class performs "non-oath" support functions associated with facilitation of probation casework: performs intake procedures, assists in a limited capacity with probationer monitoring, closes cases and assists in other areas as assigned. Work is performed under the guidance and supervision of the District Court Manager and/or Probation Officers. This class is distinguished from the Probation Officer class by the narrow scope of work and a lesser degree of independent decision making.

Incumbents will not routinely appear and/or present in court, except as requested for training purposes.

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• Assists Probation Officers with performing caseload management activities including but not limited to case reviews, scheduling appointments, and entering data in electronic case files. Monitors minimal or low risk supervision cases.
• Conducts office visits and meets one-on-one with offenders to explain sentencing and/or Stipulation of Continuance (SOC) agreement conditions; completes intake interviews, coordinates, and submits treatment referrals; provide information on community treatment resources, and referrals to Court ordered classes. Provides information on basic community resources to defendants. Conducts research on treatment providers in other states for defendants who reside elsewhere.
• May schedule future appointments for Therapeutic Court Probation Officers, DUI, Mental Health, or Veteran’s Therapeutic Court.
• Reviews and uploads reports for the Probation Officer to include Ignition Interlock, Drug Test Screenings, Electronic Home Monitoring and (SCRAM) reports. Processes mail and incoming fax reports; scans into the District Court Probation application. Uploads Court Orders and other reports into Imaging for the District Court.
• Contacts a variety of outside agencies for verification of court-ordered compliance, maintains detailed records of contacts, informs the Probation Officer of non-compliance. Coordinates treatment referral information and monitor community agencies for statutory compliance. Monitors compliance of treatment obligations with professional treatment providers.
• Researches first appearance notifications for new charges on all monitored cases, active and Bench Probation. Reports offender noncompliance with conditions of the sentence to the Court. Generates violation reports) for new arrests or first appearances. Orders police reports from the Law Enforcement Reporting Management System (LERMS), Washington State Patrol (WSP) or National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) systems.
• Collects data statistics on all Court orders received and probation fees ordered, reduced, or waived.
• Assists with reception coverage and scheduling of classes for Court ordered classes including Alive @25, Defensive Driving, Anger Management and Theft Awareness classes
• Assists in monitoring case progress and information gathering for banked or Bench Warrant case audits and closures. Generates and sends dismissal letters to the Court on SOC’s and Bench Probation cases. Makes detailed case note records and brings new information/issues to the attention of the probation officer.
• In limited circumstances, may accompany Probation Officers to Court hearings, field work or other community work. May participate on internal work groups and/or committees.
• Performs other related duties as…