Probation Services Specialist (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)

Spokane County · Public Safety Building · $41,672–$58,052 (stated in the posting)

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The following documents are required to be submitted with your application. Applications that do not include all required documents may not be considered:

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists Probation Officers with performing caseload management activities including but not limited to case reviews, scheduling appointments, and entering data in electronic case files. Monitors minimal or low risk supervision cases.
• Conducts office visits and meets one-on-one with offenders to explain sentencing and/or Stipulation of Continuance (SOC) agreement conditions; completes intake interviews, coordinates, and submits treatment referrals; provide information on community treatment resources, and referrals to Court ordered classes. Provides information on basic community resources to defendants. Conducts research on treatment providers in other states for defendants who reside elsewhere.
• May schedule future appointments for Therapeutic Court Probation Officers, DUI, Mental Health, or Veteran’s Therapeutic Court.
• Reviews and uploads reports for the Probation Officer to include Ignition Interlock, Drug Test Screenings, Electronic Home Monitoring and (SCRAM) reports. Processes mail and incoming fax reports; scans into the District Court Probation application. Uploads Court Orders and other reports into Imaging for the District Court.
• Contacts a variety of outside agencies for verification of court-ordered compliance, maintains detailed records of contacts, informs the Probation Officer of non-compliance. Coordinates treatment referral information and monitor community agencies for statutory compliance. Monitors compliance of treatment obligations with professional treatment providers.
• Researches first appearance notifications for new charges on all monitored cases, active and Bench Probation. Reports offender noncompliance with conditions of the sentence to the Court. Generates violation reports) for new arrests or first appearances.  Orders police reports from the Law Enforcement Reporting Management System (LERMS), Washington State Patrol (WSP) or National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) systems.
• Collects data statistics on all Court orders received and probation fees ordered, reduced, or waived.
• Assists with reception coverage and scheduling of classes for Court ordered classes including Alive @25, Defensive Driving, Anger Management and Theft Awareness classes
• Assists in monitoring case progress and information gathering for banked or Bench Warrant case audits and closures. Generates and sends dismissal letters to the Court on SOC’s and Bench Probation cases.  Makes detailed case note records and brings new information/issues to the attention of the probation officer. 
• In limited circumstances, may accompany Probation Officers to Court hearings, field work or other community work. May participate on internal work groups and/or committees.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of college coursework in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Social Science, Education, or a related field, and
• One (1) year of experience performing duties that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. 
• Possession of a valid Washington Driver's License at time of hire and for the duration of employment.
• NOTE:  Requires successful completion of a criminal background check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the adult criminal justice system. 
• Knowledge of concepts and techniques used in interviewing, counseling, data collection, report preparation and record maintenance.
• Knowledge of preparation of business correspondence including letter writing, use of appropriate grammar and punctuation.   
• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, community and social agencies, general public, court and department supervisors.    
• Skilled in the use of personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software.
• Ability to work independently and with good judgment, recognizing when supervisory direction/intervention may be required; consistently make good decisions.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate (both verbally and in writing) with individuals and groups from a variety of social, economic, ethnic and racial backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to understand, interpret and appropriately apply laws, rules, regulations, procedures, pertinent to area of assignment.
• Ability to write clear and concise notes and reports.
• Ability to multi-task and complete work with numerous interruptions.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:

• Respect:   Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness.  Communicating in a productive and professional manner.   
• Accountability:   Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.
• Integrity:   Modelling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.
• Innovation:   Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment and embracing continuous improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS  

• The work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.
• Work is also performed outdoors; and requires occasional travel within the County, exposing the employee to weather extremes, various forms of precipitation and the hazards associated with travel on public roads.

Total Compensation:

Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

Please select the link below to view Spokane County Benefits:

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