Probation Officer​/DC

A Probation Officer, under the general direction of the District Court Chief Probation Officer, directly supervises adult offenders sentenced to probation by the District Court. This employee is responsible for providing casework services, monitoring offender progress, coordinating and enforcing rehabilitation services to reduce recidivism. These services include conducting investigations, substance abuse and domestic violence assessments, frequent client contact, substance abuse testing, referral and follow-up with appropriate counseling agencies.

Additionally, this employee prepares reports to assist the District Court Judges in determining appropriate sentencing of individuals brought before the Court. The employee also develops and utilizes treatment and rehabilitation programs in the supervision of probationers and performs related work activities as required. The ability to interact positively with individuals from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds is essential.

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The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

The Probation Officer/District Court performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

The Probation Officer/District Court generally works in the office of the District Court, though travel throughout the County may be required.

The selected candidate must take a post‑offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post‑offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position.

When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

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Muskegon County is an equal opportunity employer.

Muskegon County has adopted a veterans preference policy that recognizes qualifying military service.