Job Description

Probation Officers

The Auburn Municipal Court is looking for two Probation Officers to add to the team! Be a part of the rewarding Probation Services Division of Auburn Municipal Court. As a member of the Probation Services team, you will provide tools, resources, and support to justice-involved individuals while promoting public safety and accountability within the community. The Court has a shared vision of providing trust, innovation, and accessibility to court users, and these values extend to Probation Services. The division uses evidence-based practices and techniques to enforce court orders, promote accountability, and provide meaningful options and resources to clients.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Ability to self-start; ability to problem solve;
• Interpersonal communication;
• Strong writing skills;
• Accountability and integrity;
• Ability to de-escalate and educate defendants.

In this job, you will:

• Manage an assigned caseload and conducts intake, classification, risk/needs assessments, reassessments, and case planning consistent with court orders, applicable standards, and departmental procedures.
• Outreach to treatment facilities and other interventions to ensure accurate reporting to the court.
• Administer and monitor alternatives to incarceration and other court-authorized programs as assigned, which may include community service, electronic monitoring, day reporting, therapeutic or behavioral programming, and other sentencing alternatives.
• Administer compliance tools such as drug testing and preliminary breath tests.
• Appear and testify in court as required; presents case information, documentation, professional assessments, and recommendations to judges, attorneys, and other authorized court participants.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, behavioral science, law enforcement, or other closely related field,
• Two years of experience in probation, corrections, court services, criminal justice, social services, case management.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid Washington state driver's license without pending risk of loss at time of appointment.
• Successfully complete the Correctional Services Academy training within six months of employment as required by WAC 139-10-210.
• Successfully complete Ohio Risk Assessment System End User training within six months of employment.

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 17 days of paid vacation per year (prorated)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

Commitment to Inclusion Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

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