Yakima County
Probation Officer
The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs. Our Values: Integrity Common Sense Innovation Accountability Position Data: Probation Officer-J23-U11-H Regular Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime) Pay Range: $31.62 - $40.10 per hour (AFSCME-87P Juvenile Pay Plan, Step 1-13) Hiring Range: $31.62 - $33.56 per hour (AFSCME-87P Juvenile Pay Plan, Step 1- 4 DOQ) Job Closing Date: August 25, 2025 There is a Probation Officer vacancy with Yakima County Juvenile Court. This position performs all facets of duties related to the "supervision" of a caseload of juvenile criminal and/or status offenders. Caseload may include specialized populations of offenders. Benefits included in position: Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD) Retirement Benefits Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Note: This is an AFSCME 87P Juvenile Master Contract Bargaining Unit position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections) Responsibilities: Interviews and assesses juvenile clients assigned to caseload; meets regularly with clients and guardians to monitors court ordered conditions, provides case management according to the Case Management Assessment Process adopted by Washington State Juvenile Court Administrators, counsels, advises, performs re-assessments, and staffs cases regularly with supervisor; engages youth to increase motivation to participate in evidence based programs, promising practices, restorative community service and other community based services designed to address risk and protective factors. Participates in the facilitation of Individual Alternative Choice Training (I-ACT) or other skill classes. Coordinates activities and services with outside parties including parents, law enforcement, social service agencies, schools to provide and receive information and to clarify policies and court orders. Receives information regarding referrals and case management and acts as an advocate for clients. Presents information and provides technical knowledge to schools and other interested parties; provides program support services such as scheduling hearings; serving notice and summons; fingerprints clients; collects urine samples for drug/alcohol use; transporting clients. Documents case progress by preparing case notes, compiling statistics, preparing periodic reports, court reports. Maintains files. Participates in unit meetings, work groups and committees. Conducts field observations of client activity; visits client in the community and at home; Determines correct sanctions when client is out of compliance with supervision requirements, testifies in court, provides recommendations to the court; conducts decline and capacity investigations and prepares related reports or recommendations responds to crisis situations as needed; Represents juvenile department in courtroom. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Bachelor Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or closely related field. Required: Valid Washington State Driver's License and proof of insurance at time of appointment. Successful completion of a comprehensive criminal background investigation and general employment verification. Applicants selected will be required to complete a criminal and abuse/exploitation history disclosure statement pursuant to Chapter 486 Laws of 87, Sections 1 5. Criminal arrest history or history of traffic offenses may be disqualifying. Successful completion of additional job-related training is required within one year of employment: Probation Academy at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy (graduation) CMAP Certification Preferred: Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is a plus. Two years of professional experience in counseling, case work and interviewing. Equipment Used: Computer, printer, copier, telephone, cell phone, fax, projector, county automobiles Working Conditions: This is rated as Medium Work, Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects or work out in the field. Environment: pathogen exposure, travel, working in locked down facility (s), field work, and May be required to work outside of standard business hours and at alternate work locations. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions and exposure to potentially violent or hostile individuals is possible. Physical Demands: bending, carrying, handling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, fingering, balancing, crouching, kneeling, hearing, smelling, talking, and visual acuity. Intellectual Demands: ability to multitask, confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, ability to articulate and communicate information in conversations, ability to follow written instruction, and ability to follow verbal instruction. Duties are performed in an office, out in the community or locked facility setting. Requires travel throughout Yakima County for home or community visits. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions, and exposure to potentially violent or hostile individuals is also possible. Requires working with felons, misdemeanants and/or sex offenders where security may be lacking. Knowledge: Statutory language in Title 13 RCW Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders; Case management theories, practices, and principles, Counseling and interviewing techniques, Basic mathematical calculation and report writing methods. Basic court and criminal justice system procedures. Basic terminology, laws, rules, and regulations and codes governing area of assignment; Technical program delivery methods, systems, and techniques such as: court and criminal justice systems, truancy laws, counseling techniques, adult and juvenile sentencing options, chemical dependency treatment resources, or personal safety and defense procedures; and Customer service techniques and team building concepts. Theories of mental health issues and treatment in adolescent population Skills and abilities: Using a personal computer and related software applications, and operating basic office equipment; Collecting, compiling, organizing and maintaining information and notes of progress and compliance; Determining appropriate course of action and making recommendations; Interviewing and counseling offenders; Applying time management and work organization techniques and methods; Applying crisis management, de-escalation, safety and security techniques; Detecting drug and alcohol use/abuse and using equipment for the detection of such; Preparing and giving presentations and facilitating groups; Evaluating and assessing needs and developing, implementing and monitoring case plans and preparing related reports; Applying authority and confronting individuals; Complying with laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; Conducting investigation, field observations and surveillance; Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with County and other officials, at all organizational levels and with the public; and Communications, oral and written, sufficient to interview, exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Remaining calm in stressful situations AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply. Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person's age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute. PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees
The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs. Our Values: Integrity Common Sense Innovation Accountability Position Data: Probation Officer-J23-U11-H Regular Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime) Pay Range: $31.62 - $40.10 per hour (AFSCME-87P Juvenile Pay Plan, Step 1-13) Hiring Range: $31.62 - $33.56 per hour (AFSCME-87P Juvenile Pay Plan, Step 1- 4 DOQ) Job Closing Date: August 25, 2025 There is a Probation Officer vacancy with Yakima County Juvenile Court. This position performs all facets of duties related to the "supervision" of a caseload of juvenile criminal and/or status offenders. Caseload may include specialized populations of offenders. Benefits included in position: Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD) Retirement Benefits Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Note: This is an AFSCME 87P Juvenile Master Contract Bargaining Unit position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections) Responsibilities: Interviews and assesses juvenile clients assigned to caseload; meets regularly with clients and guardians to monitors court ordered conditions, provides case management according to the Case Management Assessment Process adopted by Washington State Juvenile Court Administrators, counsels, advises, performs re-assessments, and staffs cases regularly with supervisor; engages youth to increase motivation to participate in evidence based programs, promising practices, restorative community service and other community based services designed to address risk and protective factors. Participates in the facilitation of Individual Alternative Choice Training (I-ACT) or other skill classes. Coordinates activities and services with outside parties including parents, law enforcement, social service agencies, schools to provide and receive information and to clarify policies and court orders. Receives information regarding referrals and case management and acts as an advocate for clients. Presents information and provides technical knowledge to schools and other interested parties; provides program support services such as scheduling hearings; serving notice and summons; fingerprints clients; collects urine samples for drug/alcohol use; transporting clients. Documents case progress by preparing case notes, compiling statistics, preparing periodic reports, court reports. Maintains files. Participates in unit meetings, work groups and committees. Conducts field observations of client activity; visits client in the community and at home; Determines correct sanctions when client is out of compliance with supervision requirements, testifies in court, provides recommendations to the court; conducts decline and capacity investigations and prepares related reports or recommendations responds to crisis situations as needed; Represents juvenile department in courtroom. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Bachelor Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or closely related field. Required: Valid Washington State Driver's License and proof of insurance at time of appointment. Successful completion of a comprehensive criminal background investigation and general employment verification. Applicants selected will be required to complete a criminal and abuse/exploitation history disclosure statement pursuant to Chapter 486 Laws of 87, Sections 1 5. Criminal arrest history or history of traffic offenses may be disqualifying. Successful completion of additional job-related training is required within one year of employment: Probation Academy at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy (graduation) CMAP Certification Preferred: Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is a plus. Two years of professional experience in counseling, case work and interviewing. Equipment Used: Computer, printer, copier, telephone, cell phone, fax, projector, county automobiles Working Conditions: This is rated as Medium Work, Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects or work out in the field. Environment: pathogen exposure, travel, working in locked down facility (s), field work, and May be required to work outside of standard business hours and at alternate work locations. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions and exposure to potentially violent or hostile individuals is possible. Physical Demands: bending, carrying, handling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, fingering, balancing, crouching, kneeling, hearing, smelling, talking, and visual acuity. Intellectual Demands: ability to multitask, confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, ability to articulate and communicate information in conversations, ability to follow written instruction, and ability to follow verbal instruction. Duties are performed in an office, out in the community or locked facility setting. Requires travel throughout Yakima County for home or community visits. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions, and exposure to potentially violent or hostile individuals is also possible. Requires working with felons, misdemeanants and/or sex offenders where security may be lacking. Knowledge: Statutory language in Title 13 RCW Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders; Case management theories, practices, and principles, Counseling and interviewing techniques, Basic mathematical calculation and report writing methods. Basic court and criminal justice system procedures. Basic terminology, laws, rules, and regulations and codes governing area of assignment; Technical program delivery methods, systems, and techniques such as: court and criminal justice systems, truancy laws, counseling techniques, adult and juvenile sentencing options, chemical dependency treatment resources, or personal safety and defense procedures; and Customer service techniques and team building concepts. Theories of mental health issues and treatment in adolescent population Skills and abilities: Using a personal computer and related software applications, and operating basic office equipment; Collecting, compiling, organizing and maintaining information and notes of progress and compliance; Determining appropriate course of action and making recommendations; Interviewing and counseling offenders; Applying time management and work organization techniques and methods; Applying crisis management, de-escalation, safety and security techniques; Detecting drug and alcohol use/abuse and using equipment for the detection of such; Preparing and giving presentations and facilitating groups; Evaluating and assessing needs and developing, implementing and monitoring case plans and preparing related reports; Applying authority and confronting individuals; Complying with laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; Conducting investigation, field observations and surveillance; Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with County and other officials, at all organizational levels and with the public; and Communications, oral and written, sufficient to interview, exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Remaining calm in stressful situations AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply. Yakima County ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of a person's age, color, creed, sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and military status, or any other protected status under federal or state statute. PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees