What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROBATION OFFICER-DISTRICT COURT position at Saginaw County?
General Definition of Work:
Performs intermediate technical work obtaining relevant police reports, completing a criminal history on the defendant, completing substance abuse assessments, domestic violence assessments, interviewing the offender, attends hearings and sentencing, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned supervisor.
Starting at 27.94/hr.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares presentence investigation reports; interviews offenders; conducts background checks; obtains police reports; manages probation clients; conducts substance abuse, mental health and domestic violence referrals and assessments.
- Maintains detail case notes weekly; files paperwork; manages caseloads; monitors compliance for court orders.
- Reviews substance abuse and mental health progress reports; prepares and sets violations; attends hearings and court sentencings; verifies all dates and times of court appearances; notifies attorneys; completes subpoena requests and testifies; enters data on all files.
- Approves times for release while on tether; monitors requests for employment or education; maintains telephone contact with other Human Services; reviews other court databases and systems.
- Conducts preliminary breath tests; compiles statistics; participates in trainings for education, drivers license verification and approval; meets with Judges face to face; responds to emails.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree with coursework in criminal justice, social work, legal studies, human services, psychology, counseling, or related field.
Experience: Considerable (3 years) experience as a Probation Officer, community corrections, or substance abuse treatment provider. This includes substance abuse/mental health case management and drug/alcohol screening, assessment, and referral, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
- Substance Abuse certification from the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals and/or the National Association of Forensic Counselors.
- Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) certification from the Michigan State Police.
- Preliminary Breath Test certification from the Saginaw Sheriff's Department.
Salary : $58,133 - $76,550