Probation Officer at City of Wichita, KS Wichita, KS
Probation Officer job at City of Wichita, KS. Wichita, KS. Salary: $24.52 - $34.65 Hourly
Location : Wichita, KS Job Type: Full-time Job Number: Probation Officer Department: Municipal Court Division: MC Probation Opening Date: 08/23/2024 Closing Date: 9/8/2024 11:59 PM Central Distinguishing Features of Work This is professional administrative work serving as an aid to the Municipal Court Judges. Duties involve working in the courtroom, and primarily outside of the courtroom monitoring the compliance of probationers with judicial orders. Work is directed and reviewed by a supervisor. Workdays and Hours - Monday- Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm Bargaining Unit: Employee Council **Posting may close at any time ** Examples of Work Performed- Interprets probation requirements ordered by the judges.
- Monitors those on probation by reviewing their requirements on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis to ensure compliance with judicial orders.
- Maintains ongoing contact with agencies to whom probationers are referred in order to verify progress.
- Maintains records of contact, action taken and recommendations concerning assigned probationers.
- Takes defendants into custody and escorts prisoners.
- Interviews and assesses prisoners and defendants.
- Conducts pre-sentence investigations.
- Composes reports which give in-depth profiles on defendants seeking probation.
- Teaches court-ordered classes, such as the Wichita Intervention Program (WIP), Anger Management and domestic violence classes.
- Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work
- Ability to identify the appropriate treatment for offenders
- Ability to identify symptoms of alcoholism, addiction, and/or mental illness and make appropriate recommendations
- Ability to escort defendants, pat them down, subdue violent or unruly persons by methods requiring personal physical force (generally with the assistance of others)
- Ability to use a computer to access and update defendant and probationer records
- Ability to read, interpret, and update records of probationer requirements and activities
- Ability to stand for two to three hours or sit for four hours at a time
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- May require ability to pass assessment test for bilingual skills
- May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Required Experience and Training Required Experience and Training
- A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, behavioral, social science or related fields required.
- 1 year of experience as a probation or parole officer is preferred.
- 1 year of experience writing detailed reports and maintaining accurate records preferred.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and pass a Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) background investigation.
- 1 year of experience as a probation or parole officer.
- 1 year of experience writing detailed reports and maintaining accurate records.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
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I have a Bachelor's degree or higher in the following emphasis:
- Criminal Justice
- Public Administration
- Behavioral or Social Science
- Field related to the above
- I do not have a degree with any of the above emphasis
- I do not have a Bachelor's degree or higher
I have the following experience as a probation or parole officer
- Less than 1 year experience
- 1 to 2 years of experience
- 3 to 4 years of experience
- +5 years of experience
- I do not have any experience as a probation or parole officer
I have the following experience writing detailed reports and maintaining accurate records.
- Less than 1 year experience
- 1 to 2 years of experience
- 3 to 4 years of experience
- +5 years of experience
- I do not have any experience writing detailed reports and maintaining accurate records.
I understand that this position requires physical agility and strength to subdue a violent or uncooperative person, or may draft or carry an adult weighing 160 pounds into a holding cell or van. I am willing and able to perform this job requirement.
- Yes
- No
I am a United States citizen:
- Yes
- No
