Probation Officer

The City of Puyallup is seeking a highly skilled Probation Officer to join our team. As a Probation Officer, you will be responsible for performing probation casework for adult criminal offenders charged with misdemeanant crimes.

• Oversee community agencies providing treatment services
• Refer defendants and families in need of assistance to appropriate human service agencies
• Coordinate Interstate Compact Offender Tracking System (ICAOS) applications and transfers when necessary
• Rule 11 of the Administrative Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
• Casework duties including monitoring and counseling of criminal offenders
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Demonstrate legal aptitude and proficiency in complete court preparation and provide professional court appearance

Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences, corrections field, law enforcement or public administration and two years experience in the criminal justice or social work field is required.

Must complete the Adult Probation Services Academy through the Criminal Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.

Continuing education credits for domestic violence and/or alcohol/drug studies desirable.

Work is performed indoors in office and courtroom settings with low noise levels.

Exposure to physical hazard may occur occasionally when interviewing hostile clients with potential for violence in the office or jail.

The City of Puyallup offers a robust and well-rounded benefit program, including flexible work schedule and telework options, medical, dental, vision, orthodontia, and prescription plans, participation in Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), generous paid vacation, sick and holiday leave available for immediate use, tuition reimbursement, onsite workout facilities and fitness membership at the Puyallup Recreation Center.

Please describe your experience and training as it relates to this position and qualifications.

Give a brief overview of your knowledge and understanding of the functions of misdemeanant probation.

Please describe how you would support a defendant on probation with successfully complying with the conditions of their sentence.