Section Supervisor Probation Officer

Purpose of Class

Assists the department Director and Chief Probation Officer as requested; assists in providing daily supervision of the Adult Misdemeanor Probation staff; liaison for training all new probation staff; assists in the day to day management of staff compliance; provides internal training as directed; supervises a reduced caseload of assigned adult defendants and performs related work as required and assigned.

Primary Function

The principal function of an employee in this class is to assist in the daily supervision of the Misdemeanor Probation Officers and assist as necessary in the over-sight of staff duties and staff training. Work with Director and Chief to assist with developing internal training opportunities for staff; provide required state training to staff and become a certified instructor to train staff as directed; tracking officer POST training and certification compliance. In addition, this position also manages a slightly reduced case load of assigned misdemeanor offenders. The Section Supervisor/Misdemeanor Probation Officer's work is performed under the supervision of the Adult Probation & Pretrial Director, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment with field work that includes exposure to physical and possible health hazards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment)

• Assists in providing supervision for the Adult Misdemeanor Probation Officers; including scheduling of home visits, vacation/sick time coverage, vacation/sick time court and appointment coverage, and will be the first line of communication for personnel concerns.
• Liaison for training all new hires;
• Networks new training opportunities;
• Provides guidance to Probation Officers and other staff in reference to job and training expectations;
• Audits Probation Officer caseloads (with direction from the Unit Chief) to ensure State minimum qualifications are being met.
• Become a trainer of POST curriculum at POST Academy; including high liability training.
• Works with department Director's assistant to track officer training including POST, record compliance and certification;
• Provided a high degree of customer service;
• May teach a variety of classes for Court Services including, but not limited to, Parenting with Love and Logic and Parenting with Dignity; financial freedom and/or others as assigned;
• Oversees all vehicle maintenance, repairs, and needs;
• Keeps inventory of all ammunition and works with Director to purchase ammunition for duty and for firearms qualifications;
• Keeps inventory and equipment maintenance of tasers;
• Provides monthly refresher training (after POST teaching certification is obtained) to maintain probation officer's certification requirements;
• Maintain evidence locker inventory and requirements;
• Oversees department staff duties are being completed in timely manner;
• Assist in statistical gathering to periodically look at effectiveness and other outcomes.
• Performs other related duties as required;
• This position also manages a case load of assigned misdemeanor offenders;
• Establishes and maintains offender appointments, periodic home visits, phone contacts, employment, etc. in compliance with minimum standards of supervision, court orders and sentencing requirements;
• Prepares referrals for mental health, counseling, substance abuse, domestic abuse evaluations, or other evaluations and treatments and monitors attendance and progress of treatment;
• Conducts investigations to determine offender adherence to court-ordered conditions;
• Receives and reviews monthly or other periodic reports from treatment providers on offenders and takes appropriate remedial actions as necessary;
• Monitors restitution and fine payment schedules;
• Administers drug and alcohol testing as necessary, enters testing requirements in data system monitoring outcomes and compliance;
• Periodically reviews client compliance related to all supervision provisions; monitors all lawful requirements and boundaries;
• Monitors compliance of community service ordered;
• Imposes discretionary jail time as approved;
• Monitors Costs of probation, restitution, fines and other fees;
• Recommends further conditions, initiates affidavit to revoke, or petitions for reduction to record check or early termination of probation;
• Monitors court dockets and calendars and runs record checks to determine additional offenses;
• Attends Court and evidentiary hearings; presents recommendations and/or testimony on violations and sentencing;
• Monitors inactive probation violation files;
• Prepares monthly or other periodic statistical reports/surveys;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County and Court policies, procedures, and safety practices;
• Position may not include all duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties to be performed. To perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Must meet all requirements and competencies of Senior Probation Officer;
• Assist the Adult Probation & Pretrial Director and Chief in meeting the needs of the Court Services department and personnel;
• Act in a manner that is becoming of Bannock County Law Enforcement Personnel;

Competency Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Human and criminal behavior;
• Interviewing, counseling, and investigative techniques applicable to case monitoring;
• Idaho and County statutes, laws, codes, and regulations governing arrest, detention, and probation;
• Drugs, alcohol, and their corresponding psychological and physiological effects on the human body;
• Criminal court practices, terminology, and procedures;
• Departmental programs, policies, procedures, and operations as applied to the work performed;
• Various evaluation and treatment programs, social and service agencies, and other community resources available to defendants;
• Teaching and presentation skills;
• File and information management methods and procedures;
• Operation of standard office equipment, including a personal computer;
• Basic bookkeeping and cash handling procedures and methods.

Ability to:

• Gather and analyze facts and evidence and draw logical and objective conclusions;
• Maintain a professional demeanor during stressful, volatile, and hostile situations;
• Compile pertinent data and prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned defendants, service providers, supervisors, judges, defense and prosecuting attorneys, the public, county employees and other county and state agencies;
• Respond to citizen requests in a courteous and effective manner;
• Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
• Make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, codes, regulations, and established procedures;
• Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer and applications appropriate to assigned duties;
• Operate a motor vehicle;
• Operate specialized equipment such as electronic monitoring, alcohol detection, and personal defense devices;
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Perform multiple tasks, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner (multi-tasking);
• Perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set project priorities;
• Maintain defendant and Department confidentiality required by Federal and local laws;
• Employees must demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• High school diploma or GED equivalency is required and college degree in criminal justice, behavioral or social sciences, or related field is preferred; and
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in probation monitoring, social service, law enforcement, or court-related behavioral services is preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Special Qualifications

• Idaho driver license is required;
• Idaho POST misdemeanor certification required within 1 year of initial employment. Multiple physical mandates required;
• Idaho POST trainer preferred;

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review and prepare a variety of written and text materials;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment, a personal computer, and operate a motor vehicle;
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, flexibility, and physical strength and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee work in an office environment, lift up to 50 pounds, and restrain an individual in custody.

Bannock County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veteran's Preference Given Pursuant to Idaho Code.

Salary : $30 - $30