Probation Officer Female Only

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ATTACH COVER LETTER, RESUME, LETTERS OF REFERENCE, TRANSCRIPTS & CERTIFICATIONS
Eligibility for hire: Prior to applying please review the screening information
https://www.kcgov.us/DocumentCenter/View/3974/Sheriffs-Office-Screening-Form-2018-PDF
THE POSITION: Provides Court-Ordered supervision (from low-risk through intensive) for adult probationers that have been convicted of a criminal offense(s). Ascertains individual client needs in order to match those needs to the appropriate evidenced based programs. Provides the appropriate level of supervision so as to fulfill the conditions of the court order in conjunction with the County's Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Values and Operating Principles, as well as the Mission Statement of the Probation Department.

• $26.45 to $ 28.83 per hour depending on experience
• Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five year vesting, 11.18% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirement
• Excellent and comprehensive benefits package. For example, employee-only coverage for medical, dental and vision is $55.33 per month (nicotine free rate). View our entire benefits package.
• 40 hours of vacation after 6 months of employment.
• Do you have student loan debt? This position is Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible allowing employees who qualify 100% student loan forgiveness
• Potential certificate pay opportunities

View the full job description.
WE ARE INTERESTED IN CANDIDATES THAT:

• Have the skills needed to perform various preliminary and ongoing case management functions related to the adult offenders placed by the Court on Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Have the skill to work in an "armed" position performing a variety of working level professional duties as needed to manage an adult supervised probation case load
• Are able to meet Adult Misdemeanor Probation POST requirements prior to the start of employment
• Possess some knowledge of basic principles and practices of social case work, the Court system, and criminology and utilize these practices in day to day duties
• Have the skill and experience to assist with the supervision and training of interns and volunteers
• Can successfully pass the County's pre-employment and subsequent random drug testing and selection process to include: law enforcement criminal background check, fingerprinting, polygraph testing, psychological examination, credit check and medical evaluation including hearing and vision.
• Required on call shifts 24/7 minimum every 10 weeks.

DO YOU QUALIFY?

• Do you have a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Social or Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice or a related field; or a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training?
• Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license, and are you insurable and have reliable transportation?
• Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid First Aid card and CPR Certification; maintain Appropriate Use of Force Certification; maintain certification for NCIC/ILETS background checks?
• Will you be able to pass the Idaho POST Firearms training and qualify as required by department and POST standards? The person in this position must be POST certified within 12 months of hire as required by Idaho Code
• Check out the complete list of qualifiers: https://www.kcgov.us/DocumentCenter/View/3974/Sheriffs-Office-Screening-Form-2018-PDF

CONTACT US: Human Resources (208)446-1640
kcrecruit@kcgov.us

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OUR LOCATION: Located in beautiful northern Idaho, and home to approximately 160,000 residents, Kootenai County is surrounded by scenic mountains and more than twenty pristine lakes--an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The largest city and county seat is located in Coeur d'Alene and is on the majestic shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. With a low crime rate it is an ideal place to call home. Click here to learn more about living in Kootenai County.
TO APPLY: Apply online at https://www.kcgov.us/356/Employment-Opportunities
Must successfully pass the County's pre-employment and subsequent random drug testing and selection process to include: law enforcement criminal background check, fingerprinting, polygraph testing, psychological examination, credit check and medical evaluation including hearing and vision.
Responds, as needed, in compliance with a 24 hour "on call" responsibility for the monitoring of adult offenders placed under the supervision of the Adult Misdemeanor Probation departments. Attendance in the Idaho Adult Misdemeanor Probation Academy is mandatory upon hire.
EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time