Probation Officer I

This job was posted by : For more information, please see : POSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition Title : Probation Officer IDepartment : City ManagerDivision : Probation ServicesFLSA : Non-ExemptRetirement : KPERSEffective Date : October 1, 2024GENERAL PURPOSEServes as liaison between the court and persons convicted of violations to provide an alternativefor the court, assures sentences are carried out and supervises pre-trial diversions. Must workharmoniously with other staff and agencies such as Court personnel, attorneys, law enforcementofficers and others. Clients are primarily offenders of the Uniform Public Offense Code andstandard traffic offenses.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under the direct supervision of the Probation Services Manager and under the generalsupervision of the Assistant City Manager. May receive general guidance and direction from theMunicipal Judge.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDMay assume the duties and responsibilities of the Probation Services Manager during her / hisabsence. May coordinate, train and instruct the work of the Probation Clerk, as assigned.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed.)? Interviews offenders and conducts appropriate functions such as photographing and otherinvestigative functions as necessary.? Prepares pre-sentence reports for court.? Carries out the directives of the Court by monitoring house arrests for persons convicted.? Interviews clients to determine strengths and capabilities and assigns and schedules work.? Advise clients about available programs.? Tracks clients completing assigned work.? Monitors clients and their progress and reports findings to the court.? Administers drug and / or alcohol screenings; interprets and documents results.? Researches and prepares reports and statistics. Files reports and other necessary documentswith Municipal Court.? Testifies and makes recommendations to the Court.? Communicates effectively and coherently, through multiple communication channels, withclients, the court and the public on a regular basis.? Utilizes court software for information recording and gathering purposes.? Composes and comprehends legal and non-legal documents written in the English language,including the preparation and processing of court dockets, reports, etc.? Solicits community support and works regularly with limited information.? May require some travel to other cities, within Leavenworth County, as needed.PERIPHERAL DUTIES? Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.? Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in theperformance of court services activities.? May serve as a member of various employee committees.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience : (A) Graduation from high school or GED equivalency with a minimum of 24 credited collegecourse hours in criminal justice, psychology or related subjects; or any equivalentcombination of experience, training and / or education.(B) Two years experience in law enforcement, probation or related field.(C) Must be at least 21 years of age.(D) Must not have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor crimes of a violent nature orinvolving moral turpitude, been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence,been placed on diversion, nor have an expunged conviction.(E) Must possess a valid drivers license at time of application (and maintain for duration ofemployment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance policy.NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESWorking knowledge of : ? The principles and practices of probation services and department policies and procedures.? Federal, State and local laws and ordinances; legal language and legal procedures.? Dynamics of human behavior; must ensure decisions in individual cases are appropriateand effective.? Personal computers and associated word processing, spreadsheets and database softwareapplications.Skill in : ? Modern office practices and procedures.? Operation of listed tools and equipment.Ability to : ? Maintain confidentialit