| Location | Caldwell, ID |
Job SummaryThe principal function of an employee in this position is to supervise a caseload of misdemeanor offenders to monitor compliance with court-ordered terms of probation for the protection of the community. This is an unarmed position. The work is performed under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Misdemeanor Probation, but considerable latitude is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment with some field work that includes exposer to potential personal danger.
Key Responsibilities
Case Management & Supervision
Manages an assigned caseload of offenders on supervised probationEstablishes and maintains a case file on each offender, scheduling appointments for established periodic visitsRecommend modifications to probation conditions, including, initiating affidavit to revoke, or petition for early terminationMonitors restitution and fine payment schedules, and documents, and maintains records of all contacts with the defendant
Court & Legal Proceedings
Supervises individual offenders for compliance with court orders and sentence requirementsMonitors court dockets and calendars and runs record checks to determine additional offensesAttends court and evidentiary hearings and presents recommendations and/or testimony on violations and sentencingWork collaboratively with treatment providers, attorneys, law enforcement etc.
Support & Rehabilitation
Refer probationers to support programs, including mental health counseling, substance abuse, domestic batterers treatment, or other evaluations and treatments and monitors attendance at and progress of treatmentReceives and reviews monthly or other periodic reports from treatment providers on offenders and takes appropriate remedial actions as necessaryMonitors urinalysis testing and conducts home visits and searches
Other Duties
Performs all work duties and activities following County policies, procedures, and safety practicesAll other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Skills and Abilities:
Human and criminal behavior, interviewing, counseling, and investigative techniques applicable to case monitoringVarious evaluation and treatment programs, social and service agencies, and other community resources available to defendantsMaintain a professional demeanor during stressful, volatile, and hostile situationsMake sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, codes, regulations, and established proceduresOperate specialized equipment such as electronic monitoring, alcohol detection, and personal defense devicesMaintain defendant and department confidentiality
Special Qualifications
Idaho NCIC access certificationMust be able to obtain P.O.S.T. certification within one year of employmentMust successfully complete a background investigation
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED equivalent required, bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral or social sciences preferredTwo years' experience in probation monitoring, social service, or court-related behavioral services
Essential Physical Abilities
Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quicklySufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary informationVisual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documentsRequires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks and restrain an individual in custodyAbility to lift 50 lbs.
DisclaimerTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.