Probation Officer

Salary
$46,800.00 - $71,212.00 AnnuallyLocation44th District CourtJob TypeFull-TimeJob Number202500075Department44th District CourtOpening Date11/18/2025Closing Date11/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
  

Under the supervision of the Chief Probation Officer and Court Administration the

Probation Officer

will interview and monitor individuals placed on probation with the 44th District Court. The candidate will monitor individuals for compliance and make verbal and/or written reports on appropriate rehabilitation plans. The candidate must be able to provide testimony in open court. The candidate will monitor clients for abstinence including direct observation same gender drug testing. The candidate must be organized; able to work independently and as part of a team; be adaptable and detail oriented. The candidate must be able to multi-task and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment; possess strong problem-solving skills, work ethic and time management skills.

Essential Job Functions

A

Probation Officer

may be called upon to do any or all of the following (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform):

• Conduct pre-sentence investigations/alcohol evaluations and prepare a report containing investigation findings and recommendations for sentencing.
• Monitor probationer’s compliance with probation terms and conditions.
• Initiate probation violations, amendments and discharges when appropriate.
• Maintain case records and prepare reports as needed.
• Conduct alcohol/drug urine testing as deemed necessary or ordered by the court.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

KSAA

Probation Officer

, upon application, should have the following training, experience, education, and certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, psychology, counseling or closely related field.
• Strong word processing skills. Must also be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Prior experience in a district court is desired.
  

Note: It is desirable that the successful candidate will work toward becoming a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP-M).
Application Special InstructionsApplications 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.This is a full-time position, offering vacation, sick time and other customary benefits. New employees must successfully complete a one year probationary period. Employees of the 44th District Court are at-will employees.The City of Royal Oak provides full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, long and short-term disability, life insurance for employees and dependents, an Employee Assistance Program, access to a health and wellness center, and a robust retirement plan with both employee and employer contributions.Employer Royal Oak, City of (MI)Address 203 S Troy StRoyal Oak, Michigan, 48067Phone 248-246-3070Website https://www.romi.gov/