King County
**This recruitment will be used to fill Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position. The TLT is anticipated to end December 31, 2026. **
King County District Court Profile
KCDC is the largest and most
technologically advanced Court of Limited Jurisdiction
in the
State of Washington . It currently processes approximately
200,000 matters per year
with 25 elected judges and roughly 260 employees at 8 courthouse locations. The Court is a leader in many areas involving public safety and access to justice, including the use of
problem-solving courts, jail-alternative programs , technology- and judge-managed probation services. Fourteen cities contract with
King County
for court services provided by KCDC. Position Summary King County District Court
is seeking applicants for a
Probation Officer
position.
Probation Officer
is responsible for managing a
caseload of misdemeanant offenders
and monitoring compliance with
probation conditions
as directed by the
General Administrative Order (GAO) , conducting
in-depth interviews
with misdemeanant offenders, and assessing problem areas which may include alcohol, other drugs, and domestic violence and mental illness issues.
Other responsibilities also include, but are not limited to writing
pre-sentence reports , sending reports and/or
appearing in court
to address compliance issues, and
regular interaction with Judges . A successful candidate for Probation Officer will be able to work
independently while taking
directions from supervisors and judges ,
de-escalate stressful situations ,
respectfully
exercise authority, and be
assertive
in challenging circumstances. A successful candidate for Probation Officer will also be able to communicate effectively with a
diverse population , demonstrate
excellent written and verbal communication skills , and manage a caseload with a fully electronic
case management
system with no paper files.
Conducts
presentence investigations
on orders from the court. Conducts
in-depth interviews
with offenders in order to gather
accurate data
regarding background and present situation(s). Assesses
problem areas , including
alcohol, other drugs, domestic violence
and
mental illness. Writes
presentence reports
containing summary background data gathered in presentence interviews and
collateral contacts. Submits reports, including
sentencing alternatives , to the court. Monitors compliance with
probation conditions
as directed by
General Administrative Order (GAO)
of the Court. Consults with
higher level personnel
on difficult or
complex cases . Maintains an
electronic log
of contacts and information obtained relative to an individual case in order to monitor activity and progress. Writes
final disposition , compliance or violation reports to court including recommendations for review or revocation of probation. Send reports and
appear in court
to present review, revocation or final disposition recommendations at
scheduled hearings . Other duties as assigned . Ability to
write and speak clearly and concisely . Ability to
make relevant evaluations
and
appropriate recommendations
based on information obtained during a presentence investigation. Ability to
work effectively
with people with
cultural, ethnic and lifestyle backgrounds
different from one’s own. Willingness to
enforce and monitor court requirements
and to report all violations. Willingness to
serve as an agent of the court , without complete client confidentiality, rather than in a traditional treatment role. Willingness and
ability to accept assignments
in
various office locations
throughout the county. Basic
interviewing skills , including the ability to put a person at ease, convey ideas verbally, obtain information and direct the interview. Must be
well organized
and have the ability to
work independently under pressure . Able to accept, as well as to use authority, and
able to work cooperatively and courteously
with others including coworkers, supervisors, judges, court personnel, police officers, attorneys, prosecutors and staff members from public and private agencies. Special Requirements: Must have a
bachelor’s degree
with concentration in
social/behavioral sciences , but graduate work or master’s degree is desirable AND: At least one year of interviewing and social/psychological diagnostic experience, preferably in the criminal justice system Possession of the abilities and skills outlined above Valid Washington State Driver's license Graduate course work or special education and work experience in the diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism, other substance abuse, domestic violence and mental health may be substituted for work experience on a month-for-month basis. A new staff member must successfully complete the Correctional Services Academy training within six (6) months of employment as required by WAC 139-10-210. Selection process:
Application materials will be screened for qualifications; the most competitive candidates will be invited for one or more panel interviews. Any employment offer will be contingent upon the results of a criminal background investigation and fingerprinting. Work location:
You may be assigned to work at any District Court location which include Shoreline, Seattle, Redmond, Issaquah, Bellevue, Burien, Auburn or Kent (MRJC). Employees must reside in Washington state and within commuting distance to the King County Courthouse to meet sporadic workplace reporting requirements. Work schedule
:
Regular, working a 40-hour workweek. Responsibilities occasionally may require additional working hours in order to meet deadlines. After hours, on-call support is required. Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and move and/or lift up to 10 pounds. The vision abilities required to perform this position include close vision. Working Conditions:
Work is typically performed in an office environment with a moderate amount of noise (computers, printers, light traffic). This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Who may apply:
This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future term-limited temporary positions over the next six months. King County District Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. For more information regarding this position or application process, please contact: Marwan Alqaysi Human Resource Analyst malqaysi@kingcounty.gov Please include “ Probation Officer ” within the subject line.
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technologically advanced Court of Limited Jurisdiction
in the
State of Washington . It currently processes approximately
200,000 matters per year
with 25 elected judges and roughly 260 employees at 8 courthouse locations. The Court is a leader in many areas involving public safety and access to justice, including the use of
problem-solving courts, jail-alternative programs , technology- and judge-managed probation services. Fourteen cities contract with
King County
for court services provided by KCDC. Position Summary King County District Court
is seeking applicants for a
Probation Officer
position.
Probation Officer
is responsible for managing a
caseload of misdemeanant offenders
and monitoring compliance with
probation conditions
as directed by the
General Administrative Order (GAO) , conducting
in-depth interviews
with misdemeanant offenders, and assessing problem areas which may include alcohol, other drugs, and domestic violence and mental illness issues.
Other responsibilities also include, but are not limited to writing
pre-sentence reports , sending reports and/or
appearing in court
to address compliance issues, and
regular interaction with Judges . A successful candidate for Probation Officer will be able to work
independently while taking
directions from supervisors and judges ,
de-escalate stressful situations ,
respectfully
exercise authority, and be
assertive
in challenging circumstances. A successful candidate for Probation Officer will also be able to communicate effectively with a
diverse population , demonstrate
excellent written and verbal communication skills , and manage a caseload with a fully electronic
case management
system with no paper files.
Conducts
presentence investigations
on orders from the court. Conducts
in-depth interviews
with offenders in order to gather
accurate data
regarding background and present situation(s). Assesses
problem areas , including
alcohol, other drugs, domestic violence
and
mental illness. Writes
presentence reports
containing summary background data gathered in presentence interviews and
collateral contacts. Submits reports, including
sentencing alternatives , to the court. Monitors compliance with
probation conditions
as directed by
General Administrative Order (GAO)
of the Court. Consults with
higher level personnel
on difficult or
complex cases . Maintains an
electronic log
of contacts and information obtained relative to an individual case in order to monitor activity and progress. Writes
final disposition , compliance or violation reports to court including recommendations for review or revocation of probation. Send reports and
appear in court
to present review, revocation or final disposition recommendations at
scheduled hearings . Other duties as assigned . Ability to
write and speak clearly and concisely . Ability to
make relevant evaluations
and
appropriate recommendations
based on information obtained during a presentence investigation. Ability to
work effectively
with people with
cultural, ethnic and lifestyle backgrounds
different from one’s own. Willingness to
enforce and monitor court requirements
and to report all violations. Willingness to
serve as an agent of the court , without complete client confidentiality, rather than in a traditional treatment role. Willingness and
ability to accept assignments
in
various office locations
throughout the county. Basic
interviewing skills , including the ability to put a person at ease, convey ideas verbally, obtain information and direct the interview. Must be
well organized
and have the ability to
work independently under pressure . Able to accept, as well as to use authority, and
able to work cooperatively and courteously
with others including coworkers, supervisors, judges, court personnel, police officers, attorneys, prosecutors and staff members from public and private agencies. Special Requirements: Must have a
bachelor’s degree
with concentration in
social/behavioral sciences , but graduate work or master’s degree is desirable AND: At least one year of interviewing and social/psychological diagnostic experience, preferably in the criminal justice system Possession of the abilities and skills outlined above Valid Washington State Driver's license Graduate course work or special education and work experience in the diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism, other substance abuse, domestic violence and mental health may be substituted for work experience on a month-for-month basis. A new staff member must successfully complete the Correctional Services Academy training within six (6) months of employment as required by WAC 139-10-210. Selection process:
Application materials will be screened for qualifications; the most competitive candidates will be invited for one or more panel interviews. Any employment offer will be contingent upon the results of a criminal background investigation and fingerprinting. Work location:
You may be assigned to work at any District Court location which include Shoreline, Seattle, Redmond, Issaquah, Bellevue, Burien, Auburn or Kent (MRJC). Employees must reside in Washington state and within commuting distance to the King County Courthouse to meet sporadic workplace reporting requirements. Work schedule
:
Regular, working a 40-hour workweek. Responsibilities occasionally may require additional working hours in order to meet deadlines. After hours, on-call support is required. Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and move and/or lift up to 10 pounds. The vision abilities required to perform this position include close vision. Working Conditions:
Work is typically performed in an office environment with a moderate amount of noise (computers, printers, light traffic). This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Who may apply:
This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future term-limited temporary positions over the next six months. King County District Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. For more information regarding this position or application process, please contact: Marwan Alqaysi Human Resource Analyst malqaysi@kingcounty.gov Please include “ Probation Officer ” within the subject line.
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