Overview
Probation Officer Jobs in Coeur d’Alene, ID at Kootenai County
KOOTENAI COUNTY IS LOOKING FOR PROBATION OFFICERS TO JOIN OUR AMAZING TEAM
“It is the mission of this department to help reduce incarceration rates and mitigate the risks for re-offense by directing and assisting probationers in personal and community adjustment.”
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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 qualify100% student loan forgiveness
Potential certificate pay opportunities
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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 c…
Title: Probation Officer
Company: Kootenai County
Location: Coeur d’Alene, ID
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