Probation Officer I​/II

Probation Officer I/II

A Probation Officer I/II provides pre-trial, supervision and case management services that enhance public safety and facilitate behavior change with clients.

Desirable experience:

• Trained in evidence-based practices in the field of corrections
• Paid experience working for a probation department (non-institutional setting) in a county, state, or federal agency
• Experience facilitating a cognitive skills education program
• Skilled in culturally sensitive communication with identified minority populations
• Fluent in more than one language
• Internship or volunteer experience in Washington County Community Corrections

Selection technique:
Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

Hours/days: 40 hours per week. May include day, evening and weekend hours. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based upon department needs.

Anticipated hiring range: $33.93 - $40.12 per hour (may be hired at the Probation Officer II level depending on qualifications)

E-Verify participation:
Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program.

Job summary:

The Probation Officer I works directly with offenders through the entire probationary period to create and implement offender case plans under guidance of supervisor.

Employment criteria:

Minimum qualifications:

This entry-level position requires a Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, social work, or related field. Core competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

Duties and responsibilities:

Create offender case plans; implement offender case plans; transport offenders as required. Work environment:
Work is sedentary in nature and may be performed at various locations including Government Center, satellite offices, offenders' homes, schools, correctional/residential facilities, courtrooms, and employment sites and may include hostile and unsanitary conditions. Lifting requirement of up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to: computer, calculator, telephone, and copier/scanner/fax machine. Work interruptions are frequent.

There is some pressure associated with dealing with individuals who may be emotionally charged and with project or activity deadlines and details. Work includes contact with high-risk offenders who may be mentally ill or chemically dependent, making field visits and appearing in court. Exposures may include: communicable diseases, weapons, bodily fluids and animals that bite.

Additional physical/mental requirements that may occur, may not be listed above, but are inherent performing the position's essential functions. Must have own means of reliable transportation for business purposes. Individuals operating a motor vehicle for County business must possess a valid driver's license.