Probation Officer

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CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Probation Officer SALARY:$66,559.45 - $86,089.08

DEPARTMENT:

Family Court Juvenile Division Opening Date:08/31/2026

Closing Date:09/15/2026 12:00 a.m.FLSA Status :
Non-e xempt - overtime pursuant Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy or Collective Bargaining Agreement Employment Relationship :
Just cause subject to probationary period CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME:
Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 8:00am – 4:30pm.

GENERAL SUMMARY 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. P erforms related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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.

QUALIFICATIONS Required

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

Preferred

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

Required Licenses or CertificationsA valid Michigan Driver's License and an insured, operable automobile for authorized travel COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of:

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

Skill in:

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…