MALE- Adult Probation Officer

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Twin Falls County

MALE-Adult Probation Officer

SALARY \$23.90 Hourly LOCATION Twin Falls County, ID

JOB TYPE Full-time JOB NUMBER 202600033

DEPARTMENT Adult Probation (Magistrate) OPENING DATE 04/16/2026

CLOSING DATE 4/23/2026 10:00 PM Mountain

Position Information

Apply ONLINEat www.twinfallscounty.org

Twin Falls County offers a highly competitive benefits

packagetofull-timeemployees including holiday pay, paid

vacation, paid personal days and paid sick leave.We offer medical,

dental, and vision insurance, as well as short-term

disability benefits, life insurance, and a PEHP plan. We are on the

PERSIretirement plan and also offer a Deferred

Compensation (voluntary retirement) plan.

For specific information regarding Twin Falls County\'s benefits, visit

the Benefits section of our web page.

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Administers a caseload of clients to monitor compliance with

court-ordered term of probation. The principal duties are

performed in an office environment although some fieldwork may be

required to determine client compliance with

probation terms and conditions. The position includes exposure to

potential personal danger and often includes working

irregular hours. The work is performed under the supervision of the

Leadership Team of the Probation Department with

considerable latitude granted for the exercise of independent judgment

and initiative

Duties / Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(illustrative Only And May Vary By

assignment)

Manages an assigned caseload of clients referred by a Court to monitor

compliance with court-ordered terms and

conditions of probation;

Attends dispositions, evidentiary hearings and dispositions, meets with

clients and instructs them in probation

obligations, regulations and practices;

Establishes and maintains a case file on each client including visits to

home, workplace, and relevant sites in the

community to document compliance with terms and conditions of probation;

Prepares and presents reports to Court on client compliance;

Conducts records checks and detailed investigations of client social

history including physical environment, family

and peer relationships, emotional history, education, and related

factors;

Administers drug and alcohol testing;

Determines driver license status of clients;

Prepares detailed periodic reports for submission to courts and to

comply with state standards and guidelines;

Maintains databases and files as required by state and County standards

and guidelines;

Establishes and maintains contacts with key individuals involved in the

cases and case compliance (such as

detectives, attorneys, judges, employers, parents, teachers, counselors,

etc.);

Coordinates with various agencies and apprises of client contract

obligations; provides copies of documentation,

orders and related materials;

Prepares referrals for mental health, counseling, substance abuse, or

other evaluations and treatments and

monitors attendance at and progress of treatment;

Receives and reviews monthly or other periodic reports from treatment

providers on offenders and takes

appropriate remedial actions as necessary;

Prepares affidavits, motions and orders, warrants of arrest and other

legal documents;

Recommends further conditions, initiates affidavit for violations, and

other legal documents;

Attends Court and hearings and presents recommendations and/or testimony

on violations and sentencing;

Maintains various files to document written verification of client

attendance at ordered at hearings, meetings,

training, therapy, counseling, and classes;

Responds to Commissioners\', elected officials\', County employees\' and

citizens\' question s and comments in a

courteous and timely manner;

Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and

sets project priorities;

Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to

maximize the effectiveness and efficiency

of interdepartmental operations and activities.

Maintains strict confidentiality in all cases;

Assists other department and County employees as needed or requested;

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County

policies, procedures, and safety practices.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts special investigations as ordered by Court;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum

knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an

individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily

and be successful in the position.

Knowledge of:

Adult justice and adult probation sys