What are the responsibilities and job description for the Male Probation Technician position at Bonneville County?
August 21, 2026
Starting Salary: Pay Grade 8 $16.54 per hour
Work Hours: 19 hours a week
Closing Date: Posting will close on September 18, 2026*
*Applicants will be reviewed and considered on a continuous basis until this position is filled or closed, whichever comes first.
Bonneville County is seeking a dependable and professional part-time Probation Technician to join our Adult Probation team. This entry-level position provides hands-on experience working with probation officers, pretrial services, treatment courts, and the judicial system. This is a great opportunity for someone studying or pursuing a career in criminal justice, social work, corrections, law enforcement, or a related field.
Important Position Requirement
This position involves observing urinary specimen collections and due to the nature of the task, Bonneville County may implement gender-specific hiring. Female technicians will only observe female donors, while male technicians will only observe male donors, there are no exceptions to this requirement.
Because this vacancy is responsible for observing male donors, we are currently recruiting a male technician.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct and document random drug and alcohol testing
- Observe specimen collections and prepare samples for laboratory testing
- Enter testing results into the statewide database
- Maintain testing schedules, supplies, records, and a sanitary collection area
- Conduct authorized records checks through NCIC and the iCourt Portal
- Prepare reports and attend designated court sessions
- Assist probation officers and pretrial case managers with case documentation
- Provide occasional administrative support, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing, and data entry
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Two years of post-high-school education in social sciences, criminal justice, or a related field; and
- One year of responsible work experience;
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful candidate must be able to maintain confidentiality, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, remain professional in difficult situations, and work successfully with probationers, court personnel, treatment providers, coworkers, and the public.
Basic typing and data-entry skills are required. The selected candidate must obtain and maintain NCIC certification, including passing the required certification test every two years.
Schedule and Work Environment
This is a part-time position with varying daily hours. Some weekend work is required. The position includes office, courtroom, administrative, and drug-testing responsibilities and may involve unpredictable or potentially hazardous situations.
Regular attendance and reliable work performance are essential. The successful candidate must be able to perform the position's physical requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.
AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Please review the attached job description for more information.
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