Part Time - Probation Investigator

Under the supervision of the Chief Probation Officer and Court Administration the successful candidate will interview, investigate, and evaluate the personal and criminal history of individuals referred to the 44^th District Court probation department. The candidate will prepare comprehensive pre-sentence investigations, alcohol evaluations, and sentencing recommendations, which include actionable treatment and rehabilitation plans tailored to each individual.

Hours: 24-32 hours per week, up to 1,400 hours per yearA Part Time Probation Investigator may be called upon to do any and all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform)

• Conduct thorough background checks into criminal, social, medical, and substance use histories, and verify educational background, military service, and financial history.
• Interview defendants, victims, and related parties to gather objective data and utilize motivational interviewing to assess the defendant's accountability and readiness for change.
• Perform specialized alcohol and drug evaluations to determine rehabilitation needs, utilizing evidence-based tools.
• Prepare comprehensive pre-sentence investigation reports and treatment plans within strict statutory deadlines, integrating assessment scores, rehabilitative goals, and legally compliant sentencing options and supervision terms.
• Other duties as assigned.

A Part Time Probation Investigator, upon application, shall have the following training and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, psychology, social work, counseling, sociology or closely related field.
• Strong word processing skills.  Must also be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of and/or skill in investigating, interviewing, and counseling practices, procedures and techniques is desired.

Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications and applicants best qualified will be interviewed. If selected for the position, you must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Applicant must have no serious misdemeanor, assaultive or felony convictions. 

Employees of the 44th District Court are at-will employees.

Position Open Until Filled