Misdemeanor Probation Officer

Overview

A Misdemeanor Probation Officer supervises a caseload of misdemeanor probationers and enforces compliance with court orders. Work includes facilitating risk and needs assessments and subsequently referring probationers to appropriate treatment providers and community-based resources. This position is granted a wide latitude of decision-making subject to Federal, State, and County laws and departmental guidelines and policy. Provides court testimony and updates, to include sentencing recommendations.

The principal duties of this position are performed in a work environment in which the employee is subject to potential personal danger. This position is located in the Ada County Sheriff s Office, Court Services Bureau.

Distinguishing Features Of The Class:
Performs complex and varied work under general direction of the Misdemeanor Probation Supervisor and Manager. Must obtain and maintain the Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certification for probation officers. Provides court-ordered supervision for adult probationers that have been convicted of a criminal offense(s). Selected candidates will attend the Idaho POST Adult Misdemeanor Probation Academy scheduled for 08/03/26 - 08/28/26.

• Manages misdemeanor caseloads of 80-200 individuals
• Meets with individuals sentenced to supervised probation on a regular basis and coordinates with stakeholders to monitor and assess compliance with court orders
• Conducts risk and needs assessments with probationers and develops and oversees case plans
• Conducts detailed investigations of client social history including physical environment, family and peer relationships, employment, finances, emotional history, etc.
• Conducts and directs legal searches of offenders  person, automobile, residence and any personal property under their control
• Conducts field visits in uncontrolled environments requiring continual risk assessment, mitigation, and response to ensure safe conditions
• Prepares referrals for mental health, counseling, substance abuse, or other evaluations and treatments and monitors attendance and progress
• Interprets and evaluates psychological, psychiatric, psycho-sexual, domestic violence, and substance use disorder evaluations for decision-making and referrals
• Monitors and deciphers electronic monitoring results
• Reviews monthly or other periodic reports from treatment providers and takes appropriate disciplinary actions as necessary
• Holds offenders accountable for any violations by imposing sanctions and/or filing probation violations
• Orders and facilitates taking probationers into custody
• Monitors court dockets and calendars and runs record checks
• Writes court reports, affidavits, progress reports, and other court-related documents
• Appears in court and presents recommendations and/or testimony
• Performs, schedules, and interprets random drug or alcohol testing on individual probationers
• Documents and maintains records and case files of all contacts with probationers
• Establishes and maintains contacts with key individuals involved in the cases and case compliance, i.e., detectives, school resource officers, school officials, attorneys, judges, parents, spouses, coworkers, counselors, victims, etc.
• Facilitates transfer of supervision to other jurisdictions including Interstate Compact
• Monitors cost of supervision, restitution and fine payment schedules and develops plans to ensure compliance
• Performs related duties as required

• May require flexible working hours
• May be required to serve on-call to respond to after-hour calls from law enforcement and other emergencies
• May be asked to represent Misdemeanor Probation on multi-disciplinary community committees
• Performs related functions as required

LEVEL I

Bachelor s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or a related human service field or equivalent experience.