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About the Role

The position performs support functions associated with probation casework, including intake procedures, assisting with probationer monitoring, closing cases, and other assigned duties under the supervision of the District Court Manager and/or Probation Officers. This role is distinguished from a Probation Officer by its narrower scope and lesser degree of independent decision-making.

Responsibilities

Assists Probation Officers with caseload management activities, including case reviews, scheduling appointments, and data entry.
Monitors minimal or low-risk supervision cases.
Conducts office visits and meets with offenders to explain sentencing and agreement conditions.
Completes intake interviews, coordinates and submits treatment referrals.
Provides information on community treatment resources and Court-ordered classes.
Provides information on basic community resources to defendants.
Researches treatment providers in other states for defendants residing elsewhere.
Schedules appointments for Therapeutic Court Probation Officers, DUI, Mental Health, or Veteran’s Therapeutic Court.
Reviews and uploads reports such as Ignition Interlock, Drug Test Screenings, Electronic Home Monitoring, and SCRAM reports.
Processes mail and incoming fax reports, scanning them into the District Court Probation application.
Uploads Court Orders and other reports into Imaging for the District Court.
Contacts outside agencies for verification of court-ordered compliance.
Maintains detailed records of contacts and informs Probation Officers of non-compliance.
Coordinates treatment referral information and monitors community agencies for statutory compliance.
Monitors compliance of treatment obligations with professional treatment providers.
Researches first appearance notifications for new charges on monitored cases.
Reports offender noncompliance with conditions of the sentence to the Court.
Generates violation reports for new arrests or first appearances.
Orders police reports from various law enforcement systems.
Collects data statistics on Court orders and probation fees.
Assists with reception coverage and scheduling of Court-ordered classes.
Assists in monitoring case progress and information gathering for case audits and closures.
Generates and sends dismissal letters to the Court.
Makes detailed case note records and brings new information to the attention of the probation officer.
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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of college coursework in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Social Science, Education, or a related field.
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.
Requires successful completion of a criminal background check.

Skills

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, grammar, and punctuation.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain 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 various software.
Ability to work independently and with good judgment.
Ability to consistently make good decisions.
Ability to effectively work and communicate with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Ability to write clear and concise notes and reports.
Ability to multi-task and complete work with numerous interruptions.

Location

Spokane County

Work Type

Regular
Full-time

Experience Level

1 year of experience

Education Level

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Associate's degree or equivalent coursework

Salary/Compensations

$41,671.50 - $58,051.50 Annually
$53,340 - $74,306 Annually (Total Compensation Estimate)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Life insurance
Long term disability

About the Company

Spokane County is committed to fostering a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating County values in daily work and interactions: Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Innovation.