Probation Officer

Department: District Court-Probation
Status: Full-Time
Classification/Salary: Starting at $25.32 per hour
Date Posted: September 13, 2023

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs intermediate technical work obtaining relevant police reports, completing a criminal history on the
defendant, completing substance abuse assessments, domestic violence assessments interviewing the offender,
attends hearings and sentencing and related work as apparent or assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares presentence investigation reports; interviews offenders; conducts background checks; obtains

police reports; manages probation clients; conducts substance abuse, mental health and domestic violence
referrals and assessments.

• Maintains detail case notes weekly; files paperwork; manages caseloads; monitors compliance for court

orders.

• Reviews substance abuse and mental health progress reports; prepares and sets violations; attends hearings

and court sentencings; verifies all dates and times of court appearances; notifies attorneys; completes
subpoena requests and testifies; enters data on all files.

• Approves times for release while on tether; monitors requests for employment or education; maintains

telephone contact with other Human Services; reviews other court databases and systems.

• Conducts preliminary breath tests; compiles statistics; participates in trainings for education, drivers license

verification and approval; meets with Judges face to face; responds to emails.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree with coursework in criminal justice, social work, legal studies, human services,
psychology, counseling, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Three to five years’ experience as a Probation Officer, community corrections, or substance abuse
treatment provider.

✓ Substance Abuse certification from the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals and/or
the National Association of Forensic Counselors.

✓ Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) certification from the Michigan State Police.
✓ Preliminary Breath Test certification from the Saginaw Sheriff's Department.

SAGINAW COUNTY IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AS SUCH INDIVIDUALS MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A PRE-

EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN (MARIJUANA IS INCLUDED) AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Qualified individuals must complete a County application and return it by:
1) Selecting “Apply Online” at Saginaw County Job Postings;
2) Completing a “Printable Application” and returning by:

• Mail: Personnel Division of the Controller's Office, Saginaw County Governmental Center, 111

South Michigan, Saginaw, Michigan, 48602; or

• Fax: 989-790-5566.
  

Applications are accepted until there are sufficient number of qualified applicants or a qualified candidate has
been identified. The position could close at any time.

Saginaw County provides a comprehensive benefit package to its eligible employees. Health/Dental/Vision;
Defined Contribution (401a) qualified retirement program; with employer contribution; Short-Term
Disability Insurance; Health Care Savings Plan to cover expenses in retirement, with employer contribution;
County paid life insurance; 14 Paid Holidays per year, PTO accrual on a bi-weekly basis; and competitive
wages.

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