Job Description
Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for this position. The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs. Our Values: - Integrity
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Position Data: Probation Officer-J23-U00-H
Regular
Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
Overview: Pay Range: $31.62 - $40.10 per hour (Non bargaining Pay Plan, C41 Step 1-13)
Hiring Range: $31.62 - $33.56 per hour (Non bargaining Pay Plan, C41 Step 1-4 DOQ)
Job Closing Date: May 29, 2025
Yakima County District Court Probation has a vacancy for a Probation Officer position. This position is responsible for supervising offender's conditions that have been placed on probation pursuant to a court order. Additionally, probation officers teach skill classes, participate in therapeutic courts, process interstate compact applications and perform other responsibilities as required.
Benefits included in position:
-Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
-Retirement Benefits
-Paid Vacation
-Paid Holidays
-Paid Sick Leave
Note: This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)
Responsibilities: Essential Duties: Conducts intake interviews, administers a risk assessment based on information gathered from the offender, assigns a level of supervision, and compiles sufficient legal background data in order to accomplish an accurate offender profile. Reviews all criminal, legal, psychological and related reports to establish a case management plan; sets up the criteria and behavioral expectations for successful completion of court directed probation requirements with offenders, identifies potential impediments to success while on probation and if appropriate makes referrals to assist offender. Reviews court-ordered conditions and provides a list of resources to outside treatment agencies.
Maintains a system for monitoring the offenders' compliance with the court ordered conditions (i.e. compliance with treatment programs, reporting to probation officer, lawful behavior, payment of probation fees, court fines etc.) Documents in case management system in detail every contact with offender, service providers, progress reports from treatment agencies and any other information acquired during the course of managing the offender. Prepares legal and administrative documents necessary to carry out the delivery of quality probation services to offenders (i.e. releases of information, violation petitions, memos to the court providing updated information, correspondence to treatment agencies and others associated with the case plan etc.).
Conducts pre-sentence and post-sentence evaluations for the court as directed. Testifies in court as required. Provides information related to client compliance with court ordered conditions (i.e. treatment requirements, attending victim impact panel, completion of driving class, community service etc.) to prosecutor, court personnel, defense attorneys and treatment providers.
Initiates, coordinates and/or participates in case staffing's with other probation officers in the department and/or treatment providers. Responds to crisis situations making appropriate and timely referrals.
Conducts random urinalysis and PBT testing as authorized by court order. Maintains a list of community resources to assist the offender in achieving successful compliance with court ordered conditions. Maintains cooperative relationships with all agencies and personnel who are involved with the offender under supervision.
Instructor/facilitator for instructional courses prepared and offered by the department.
Other duties as assigned. May be required to conduct field observations of offender activity and home visits as needed.
Education and Experience: Must have a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work or a related field.
Required: A valid Washington state driver's license and proof of insurance.
Successful completion of criminal background check and general employment verification.
Ability to interact with adult offenders who may be hostile and/or angry and who sometimes present themselves at appointments under the influence of alcohol and/or mind/mood altering drugs.
Successful completion of the Misdemeanant Probation Academy
Certified in the administration of the ORAS RNR system
Preferred: Previous work experience in case management and/or supervision of offenders in a probation department or similar agency (i.e. department of corrections, jail facility etc.) or equivalent.
Four years of professional experience as a probation/corrections case manager.
Completion of the Washington State Training Academy for Probation Officers.
Equipment Used : Computer, printer, copier, telephone, cell phone, fax, county automobiles, urine analysis
Working Conditions: This position is rated asMedium Work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects or work out in the field.
Environment: Pathogen Exposure, Travel, Multiple Work Locations. This position requires daily interaction with adult offenders clients who may be hostile and/or angry and who sometimes present themselves at appointments under the influence of alcohol and/or mind/mood altering drugs; exposure to bodily fluids obtained in standard drug testing. Duties are performed primarily in an office setting; however, the Probation Officer may be required to visit correctional facilities to conduct assessments for incarcerated individuals.
Physical Demands: bending, carrying, handling, lifting, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, fingering, kneeling, hearing, talking, and visual acuity.
Intellectual Demands: ability to multitask, confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, ability to articulate and communicate in conversations, ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
Knowledge: - Case management theories, practices and principles;
- Basic report writing methods;
- Basic court system procedures;
- Basic terminology, laws, rules, and regulations and codes governing area of assignment;
- Technical program delivery methods, systems and techniques such as: court and criminal justice systems, counseling techniques, adult sentencing options, chemical dependency treatment resources, or personal safety and defense procedures; and
- Customer service techniques and team building concepts.
Skills and Abilities: - Using a personal computer and related software applications, and operating basic office equipment;
- Collecting, compiling, organizing and maintaining information and notes of progress and compliance;
- Determining appropriate course of action and making recommendations;
- Interviewing and counseling offenders;
- Applying techniques such as crisis management and de-escalation;
- Detecting drug and alcohol addiction and using equipment for the detection of such;
- Preparing and giving presentations or testimony;
- Evaluating and assessing needs and developing, implementing and monitoring case plans and preparing related reports;
- Applying authority and confronting individuals;
- Complying with laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations;
- Conducting investigation;
- Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with County and other officials, at all organizational levels and with the public; and
- Communications, oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
"AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply. Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person's age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute.
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