Probation Officer - 86th District Court

Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community. We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government. We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees. Understanding the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.

Job Description:

Primary functions of the job are to manage probation caseloads in order to rehabilitate probationers and reduce recidivism of adults, explain sentencing and probation requirements, monitor compliance with probation terms, and conduct pre-sentence investigations and assessments to make recommendations to the Judge.

Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to successfully perform all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

This position may require irregular hours. It may also require travel by the employee in the employee’s own vehicle.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following)
Provides case management of individuals on probation to ensure public safety and attempt to rehabilitate probationers to reduce recidivism

Writes dispositional reports containing necessary information to determine appropriate course of action for individuals on probation

Investigates the background of persons awaiting sentencing on District Court convictions, including analyzing probationer’s health/employment/psychological history/emotional status and his/her potential risk factors, and other pre-sentence information to make recommendations to the Judge based on findings

Monitors compliance with probation terms and conditions of probationers

Prepares pre-sentence investigation reports/bench warrants and petitions

May provide probationers with guidance and counsel on a variety of social issues and refers clients to community rehabilitation programs designed to assist those with drug, alcohol, emotional, occupational, or housing problems

Prepares progress reports, probation violation reports and other related reports and makes recommendations for probation termination

Participates in court related activities, including preparing documents/files for court, testifying, and performing other applicable courtroom activities

May participate in and collaborate with a variety of committees, professional associations, boards, and/or other related groups

May be required to administer a PBT (portable breath test) to court clients

May analyze and prepare reports for applicable committees, Commissioners, Judges, Deputy Court Administrator and Court Administrator and processes, compiles, inputs data utilizing the applicable software within the established procedures

May perform home visits, including breath testing and residence searches

Actively participates in review hearings with probationers, team members and Judges EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE (minimum requirements)
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement or a related human services field

Two years professional experience as a Probation Officer or in a related field CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Operators License and personal auto insurance and maintain eligibility to drive as per the County’s Vehicle policy CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (minimum requirements - legal or contractual pre- employment obligations and/or requirements, such as drug testing, background check, etc.)A background check may be required initially and periodically for an individual hired, transferred, reclassified, promoted, or currently working in this job.

Appointment to or continued employment in this job is contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include but is not limited to:
Confirmation of a person’s identity, review of criminal conviction records, verification of educational degree, license, or certificate required for the position, review of Department of Motor…