Probation Officer (Will Train Right Candidate)

Will train the right person!

THIS IS TETON COUNTY

Beautiful mountains, a close-knit community, and a workplace that cares individually about you are just a few of the advantages of forwarding your career at Teton County. In fact, our Vision is "Cultivating Community to Enrich Lives." So, if you would like to be part of a group of people who care about this Vision, and you want to positively impact a community and its people, please keep reading!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Are you interested in the excitement of a job where you get to be part of the justice system? We have an extremely important role supporting adults and youth as a Probation Officer.

Here is some experience and skills we are looking for: (Willing to train the right candidate)
· High school diploma or equivalent;
· Must possess a valid Idaho Driver’s License;
· Must meet IDAPA and POST Certification or a willingness to obtain;
· Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this job.

The following are preferred qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree with a major in social sciences, psychology, criminal justice, or related field is preferred;
· Previous related work experience;
· Bilingual in English and Spanish.

The Probation Officer role is extremely important to Teton County. Here are just a few of the meaningful assignments you will be part of:

· Performs various preliminary and ongoing case management functions and assists offenders from probation and/or pretrial services in the development and implementation of individualized plans to meet conditions set by the court;
· Conducts criminal record history review and risk/needs assessments to identify problem areas, including chemical dependency, mental illness, domestic violence, and family issues;
· Prepares support documentation for professional recommendations, offers in-court recommendations and makes recommendations to hold defendants in custody or release them based upon current circumstances for probation and/or pretrial service cases;
· May assist with the facilitation of pretrial services tasks for criminal background screening and supervision releases utilizing the pretrial service standard operating procedures;
· Maintains contact and correspondence with the court, community agencies, offenders, physicians, treatment sources, and other applicable interests in order to supervise compliance and progress of cases;
· Performs a variety of fieldwork to determine offender compliance with probation terms and conditions as outlined in department policy;
· Provides customer service the Teton County way!

This position reports to the Chief Probation Officer.

THE REWARDS

· A thriving workplace where what YOU do matters

· Professional growth and training

· Alternative work schedules that meet our citizens’ needs and your lifestyle

· Idaho PERSI pension so you can enjoy retirement

· Robust health and dental insurance

· Accruing Paid Time Off, 12 holidays, and sick leave days

· A pay range of $21.63 to $25.15 based on what you bring to the County

· Lots of potlucks, incredible mountain views, and a workday that is meaningful

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY