Classification:     Probation Officer

　　Job Req: R1980

　　Department: District Court

　　Hours/Week: 40

　　Union: N/A

　　Pay Range: $30.70 - $38.94 per hour (Non-Bargaining Pay Plan Step 1-13)

　　Hiring Range: $30.70 - $32.58 per hour (Non-Bargaining Pay Plan Step 1-4 DOQ)

　　Open Date: 01/19/2024

　　Close Date: 02/05/2024

　　Overview:

　　Yakima County District Court Probation Department has one opening for an Adult Probation Officer. Probation Officers are responsible for supervising offender's conditions that have been placed on probation pursuant to a court order. Additionally, probation officers teach skill classes, participate in therapeutic courts, process interstate compact applications and perform other responsibilities as required.

　　Benefits included in position:

　　Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)

　　Retirement Benefits

　　Paid Vacation

　　Paid Holidays

　　Paid Sick Leave

　　Note: This is a Non-Bargaining Position

　　This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

　　Responsibilities:

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　　Conducts intake interviews, administers a risk assessment based on information gathered from the offender, assigns a level of supervision, and compiles sufficient legal background data in order to accomplish an accurate offender profile. Reviews all criminal, legal, psychological and related reports to establish a case management plan; sets up the criteria and behavioral expectations for successful completion of court directed probation requirements with offenders, identifies potential impediments to success while on probation and if appropriate makes referrals to assist offender. Reviews court-ordered conditions and provides a list of resources to outside treatment agencies.

　　Maintains a system for monitoring the offenders' compliance with the court ordered conditions (i.e. compliance with treatment programs, reporting to probation officer, lawful behavior, payment of probation fees, court fines etc.) Documents in case management system in detail every contact with offender, service providers, progress reports from treatment agencies and any other information acquired during the course of managing the offender. Prepares legal and administrative documents necessary to carry out the delivery of quality probation services to offenders (i.e. releases of information, violation petitions, memos to the court providing updated information, correspondence to treatment agencies and others associated with the case plan etc.).

　　Conducts pre-sentence and post-sentence evaluations for the court as directed.  Testifies in court as required. Provides information related to client compliance with court ordered conditions (i.e. treatment requirements, attending victim impact panel, completion of driving class, community service etc.) to prosecutor, court personnel, defense attorneys and treatment providers. 

　　Initiates, coordinates and/or participates in case staffing's with other probation officers in the department and/or treatment providers. Responds to crisis situations making appropriate and timely referrals.

　　Conducts random urinalysis and PBT testing as authorized by court order. Maintains a list of community resources to assist the offender in achieving successful compliance with court ordered conditions. Maintains cooperative relationships with all agencies and personnel who are involved with the offender un