Probation officer jobs in Michigan - 11 jobs

Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County's natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan. Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We have been recognized by Gallagher as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being for three years in a row (2023-2025). We have also received the “Impact Award” from M.E.R.S. for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team! Job Summary: Acts as an arm of the Judiciary by performing the following duties: Conducts comprehensive delinquency investigations on assigned juveniles and reports findings and makes recommendations to the Court. Supervises a caseload of juvenile probationers specifically adjudicated for truancy or school-related offenses within the parameters of the Court's Community Probation Program and In-Home Care Guidelines, utilizing the principles of balanced and restorative justice. Maintains required documentation, reports, and contact information for all assigned cases. PLEASE NOTE: This position will start around the beginning of April 2026. Starting Wage: $30.68 per hour, Full-time Excellent Benefits Plan: Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date - Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 premium) - County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans - County-paid employee life insurance coverage - County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks - Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings - Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses - Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1. - 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO - FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers Responsibilities and Duties: Conducts a comprehensive delinquency investigation which shall include youth, family, school, employment and delinquent background, services received and risk assessments. Sources include interviews with youth and families, law enforcement, victims, school personnel, service providers and written records. Makes recommendations to the Court at initial dispositional hearing and subsequent hearings. Develops a case plan with goals and objectives and reviews the plan with client and parents regularly. Coordinates services to clients with schools, counseling agencies and other service providers. Fulfills all requirements set forth by the State of Michigan for in-home care program compliance including documentation, contacts with client, families and service providers, and written case updates. Maintain community involvement by working closely with law enforcement, attending community and school events, forming partnerships with community and neighborhood groups, and working some non-traditional hours. Responds to crisis and emergency situations and intervenes as necessary in aiding youth and families to resolve issues regarding school, employment, family relationships, etc. Monitors compliance with the terms of probation and orders of the court. Arranges for probation violation and/or review hearings as necessary, initiates show cause notices and bench warrant process, and appears in court to testify as required. Participates in and regularly attends all court hearings scheduled in individual cases, including any truancy-specific programming as developed by the Court. Consults with foster parents, court staff, treatment program staff and others involved in providing services to youth. Monitors progress to discuss case status, case plan modifications and other related issues involving assigned youth. Initiates show case and bench warrant process for violations of probation terms and conditions and appears in court to testify regarding such violations. Attends staff trainings, meetings and youth-related functions in the community. May participate in planning and organizing functions for youth. Monitors compliance in payments owed to the court on all open, assigned delinquency cases. Participates in multi-agency collaborative efforts as directed, particularly those done with schools and other educational programs. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in social sciences or related human services field One year of casework experience in a court or other closely related setting Valid Michigan Driver's License Completion of Michigan Judicial Institute Certification for Family Court staff within two years of hire date Click here to view entire job description Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website: https://www.allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2***********40005930000 Powered by JazzHR 0B5dZkWNlj

A Probation Officer, under the general direction of the District Court Chief Probation Officer, directly supervises adult offenders sentenced to probation by the District Court. This employee is responsible for providing casework services, monitoring offender progress that includes coordinating and enforcing rehabilitation services in an effort to reduce recidivism. These services include conducting investigations, substance abuse and domestic violence assessments, frequent client contact, substance abuse testing, referral and follow-up with appropriate counseling agencies. Additionally, this employee prepares reports in order to assist the District Court Judges in determining the most proper sentencing of individuals brought before the Court. An employee in this classification also develops and utilizes treatment and rehabilitation programs in the supervision of probationers and performs related work activities as required. The ability to interact positively with individuals from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds is essential. 1. Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; AND Have a minimum of one (1) year full-time professional level experience as a Probation Officer, Caseworker, social work or counseling position; OR completed a probation, social work or counseling internship within a court or agency system; If not certified by Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP), must complete training within three (3) years after date of employment; OR Possess a certificate from Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP); AND Have a minimum of one (1) year full-time professional level experience as a Probation Officer, Caseworker, social work or counseling position. 2. Possess a valid Michigan driver's license. NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES The Probation Officer/District Court performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The Probation Officer/District Court generally works in the office of the District Court, though travel throughout the County may be required. EVALUATION CONTENT The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent. APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department. PURPOSE The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended. The job description can be found online at: ********************** MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE

The employee will be responsible for a variety of job functions related to offenders, coaching to help those under supervision address their needs and learn new skills that lead to a more prosocial lifestyle and ultimately protection of the public. These responsibilities include, but not limited to, the preparation of background reports on offenders convicted in Circuit Court which will be utilized to determine sentences; supervision of offenders placed on community supervision through Court ordered probation or parole from a state correctional facility. The employee will be required to supervise a caseload of offenders, which may include but is not limited to: sex offenders, offenders placed on a variety of electronic monitoring devices including Global Positioning System (GPS), gender specific, mentally ill, Interstate Compact, or other specialized caseloads as designated by the Deputy Director of Field Operations. The employee may be assigned to act as an embedded agent assigned to a local law enforcement agency, an Institutional Parole Agent, or an Internet Crimes Against Children Agent (ICAC). The employee will follow policy, procedures, Director Office Memorandums (DOM) and Guiding Principles of the Department of Corrections in order to meet the goals of the Department. This is a position in which the incumbent has regular unsupervised access to and direct contact with probationers, or parolees, and is a DART (Drug/Alcohol Test Designated) position in accordance with Civil Service Rules. Some positions assigned as Institutional Parole Agents may have regular unsupervised access to and direct contact with prisoners more than 50% of the time. Considerable independent judgement is required to carry out assignments that have significant impact on services or programs. This position will be located at the location below: Eastern District Probation 1600 Algonquin Detroit, MI 48215 View job specification here. View position description here. The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here. Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, sociology, school social work, social work administration, education psychology, family relations, human services, or theology. Experience Parole/Probation Officer 9 No specific type or amount is required. Parole/Probation Officer 10 One year of professional experience working with adult offenders equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer 9. Parole/Probation Officer P11 Two years of professional experience working with adult offenders equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer, including one year equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer 10.Parole/Probation Officer 9 Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and one year of Department of Corrections' experience. OR Education level typically acquired through the completion of high school and one year as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11 or Corrections Shift Supervisor 11; or, two years as a Corrections Field Services Assistant E10, Corrections Medical Unit Officer E10, Corrections Resident Representative E10, Corrections Security Representative E10, Corrections Transportation Officer E10, Resident Unit Officer E10, or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer E10; or, three years as a Corrections Medical Officer E9 or Corrections Officer E9. * Ability to conduct investigations, evaluate findings, and prepare reports. * Ability to work under stress and hazardous situations. * Ability to communicate effectively with others. * Ability to maintain favorable public relations. * Ability to operate a computer and maintain good computer skills. * Ability to write grammatical and accurate reports. * Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have possession of a valid driver's license and the availability of an automobile for business. * Agents must have a good driving record. Agents must own or have access to an automobile which is properly registered and insured. All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. (un-official or web based transcripts will not be accepted) If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at **************. The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation. REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form) New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

TPOAM7 - Probation Agent Starting Rate: $32.75/Hour After hire, pay increases are dependent on length of service, advancement in the position, and other contractual factors. This position is represented by the TPOAM union. For more information reference the Technical, Professional & Office workers Association of Michigan collective bargaining agreement: Collective Bargaining Agreements Job Summary Under limited direction from the probation supervisor, conducts pre-sentence investigations and prepares pre-sentence reports for the court containing sentencing recommendations. Supervises a caseload and monitors compliance with probation terms and conditions. Education, Training and Experience Required: Have no felony offense convictions; Pass a criminal background check and drug test; Pass testing requirements to be a certified LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) operator within six (6) months of employment and recertify as applicable; Possess a valid State of Michigan Vehicle Operator's License; Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology or a closely related field; Have knowledge of substance abuse practices, interviewing skills, and assessment and referral practices; Be able to work independently and to set priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; Be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions; Be able to work well in a team environment; Be able to interact firmly, calmly and respectfully with co-workers, clients, attorneys and the general public; Possess good organizational, filing, verbal and writing skills; Possess the ability to use sound judgment within established procedural guidelines; Computer literate, including ability to use Microsoft Office Suite; Be capable of performing the work related in this posting. Education, Training and Experience Preferred: Prior experience in an area of criminal justice, probation, corrections, case management or a related field. An advanced degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology or a closely related field. State of Michigan certification to conduct alcohol/drug assessments. Hold a credential for Certified Criminal Justice Professional Michigan (CCJP-M). Completion of Continuing Education Credits as required by the State of Michigan when applicable to maintain certifications. Apply and View Additional Requirements and Information at: 15th District Court - Probation Agent Job Description

Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County's natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan. Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We have been recognized by Gallagher as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being for three years in a row (2023-2025). We have also received the “Impact Award” from M.E.R.S. for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team! Job Summary: Acts as an arm of the Judiciary by performing the following duties: Conducts comprehensive delinquency investigations on assigned juveniles and reports findings and makes recommendations to the Court. Supervises a caseload of juvenile probationers specifically adjudicated for truancy or school-related offenses within the parameters of the Court's Community Probation Program and In-Home Care Guidelines, utilizing the principles of balanced and restorative justice. Maintains required documentation, reports, and contact information for all assigned cases. PLEASE NOTE: This position will start around the beginning of April 2026. Starting Wage: $30.68 per hour, Full-time Excellent Benefits Plan: Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date - Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 premium) - County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans - County-paid employee life insurance coverage - County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks - Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings - Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses - Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1. - 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO - FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers Responsibilities and Duties: Conducts a comprehensive delinquency investigation which shall include youth, family, school, employment and delinquent background, services received and risk assessments. Sources include interviews with youth and families, law enforcement, victims, school personnel, service providers and written records. Makes recommendations to the Court at initial dispositional hearing and subsequent hearings. Develops a case plan with goals and objectives and reviews the plan with client and parents regularly. Coordinates services to clients with schools, counseling agencies and other service providers. Fulfills all requirements set forth by the State of Michigan for in-home care program compliance including documentation, contacts with client, families and service providers, and written case updates. Maintain community involvement by working closely with law enforcement, attending community and school events, forming partnerships with community and neighborhood groups, and working some non-traditional hours. Responds to crisis and emergency situations and intervenes as necessary in aiding youth and families to resolve issues regarding school, employment, family relationships, etc. Monitors compliance with the terms of probation and orders of the court. Arranges for probation violation and/or review hearings as necessary, initiates show cause notices and bench warrant process, and appears in court to testify as required. Participates in and regularly attends all court hearings scheduled in individual cases, including any truancy-specific programming as developed by the Court. Consults with foster parents, court staff, treatment program staff and others involved in providing services to youth. Monitors progress to discuss case status, case plan modifications and other related issues involving assigned youth. Initiates show case and bench warrant process for violations of probation terms and conditions and appears in court to testify regarding such violations. Attends staff trainings, meetings and youth-related functions in the community. May participate in planning and organizing functions for youth. Monitors compliance in payments owed to the court on all open, assigned delinquency cases. Participates in multi-agency collaborative efforts as directed, particularly those done with schools and other educational programs. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in social sciences or related human services field One year of casework experience in a court or other closely related setting Valid Michigan Driver's License Completion of Michigan Judicial Institute Certification for Family Court staff within two years of hire date Click here to view entire job description Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website: https://www.allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2***********40005930000

Department: 1st District Court Wage Grade: Rye-11 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Affiliation: TPOAM DC Under the supervision of the Director of Probation Services, performs a variety of probation department functions for the 1st District Court. Employment Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, counseling or closely related area. Experience: 1 to 3 years of prior experience in criminal justice, counseling, case management or law enforcement or related capacity a plus. Other Requirements: Must sign a Monroe County Court Employee model code of conduct. Must become a member of the Michigan Association of District Court Probation Officers (MADCPO) within the first year of employment and renew annually. Obtain & maintain Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) certification Must take the L.E.I.N certification test & be fingerprinted. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Department: 1st District Court Wage Grade: Rye-11 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Affiliation: TPOAM DC Under the supervision of the Director of Probation Services, performs a variety of probation department functions for the 1st District Court. Employment Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, counseling or closely related area. Experience: 1 to 3 years of prior experience in criminal justice, counseling, case management or law enforcement or related capacity a plus. Other Requirements: Must sign a Monroe County Court Employee model code of conduct. Must become a member of the Michigan Association of District Court Probation Officers (MADCPO) within the first year of employment and renew annually. Obtain & maintain Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) certification Must take the L.E.I.N certification test & be fingerprinted. Must possess a valid driver's license.

The employee will be responsible for a variety of job functions related to offenders, coaching to help those under supervision address their needs and learn new skills that lead to a more prosocial lifestyle and ultimately protection of the public. These responsibilities include, but not limited to, the preparation of background reports on offenders convicted in Circuit Court which will be utilized to determine sentences; supervision of offenders placed on community supervision through Court ordered probation or parole from a state correctional facility. The employee will be required to supervise a caseload of offenders, which may include but is not limited to: sex offenders, offenders placed on a variety of electronic monitoring devices including Global Positioning System (GPS), gender specific, mentally ill, Interstate Compact, or other specialized caseloads as designated by the Deputy Director of Field Operations. The employee may be assigned to act as an embedded agent assigned to a local law enforcement agency, an Institutional Parole Agent, or an Internet Crimes Against Children Agent (ICAC). The employee will follow policy, procedures, Director Office Memorandums (DOM) and Guiding Principles of the Department of Corrections in order to meet the goals of the Department. This is a position in which the incumbent has regular unsupervised access to and direct contact with probationers, or parolees, and is a DART (Drug/Alcohol Test Designated) position in accordance with Civil Service Rules. Some positions assigned as Institutional Parole Agents may have regular unsupervised access to and direct contact with prisoners more than 50% of the time. Considerable independent judgement is required to carry out assignments that have significant impact on services or programs. This position will be located at the location below: Greenfield District Probation 16820 James Couzens Detroit, MI 48235 View job specification here. View position description here. The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here. Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, sociology, school social work, social work administration, education psychology, family relations, human services, or theology. Experience Parole/Probation Officer 9 No specific type or amount is required. Parole/Probation Officer 10 One year of professional experience working with adult offenders equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer 9. Parole/Probation Officer P11 Two years of professional experience working with adult offenders equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer, including one year equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer 10.Parole/Probation Officer 9 Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and one year of Department of Corrections' experience. OR Education level typically acquired through the completion of high school and one year as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11 or Corrections Shift Supervisor 11; or, two years as a Corrections Field Services Assistant E10, Corrections Medical Unit Officer E10, Corrections Resident Representative E10, Corrections Security Representative E10, Corrections Transportation Officer E10, Resident Unit Officer E10, or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer E10; or, three years as a Corrections Medical Officer E9 or Corrections Officer E9. * Ability to conduct investigations, evaluate findings, and prepare reports. * Ability to work under stress and hazardous situations. * Ability to communicate effectively with others. * Ability to maintain favorable public relations. * Ability to operate a computer and maintain good computer skills. * Ability to write grammatical and accurate reports. * Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have possession of a valid driver's license and the availability of an automobile for business. * Agents must have a good driving record. Agents must own or have access to an automobile which is properly registered and insured. All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. (un-official or web based transcripts will not be accepted) If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at **************. The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation. REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form) New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

Department: 1st District Court Wage Grade: Rye-11 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Affiliation: TPOAM DC Under the supervision of the Director of Probation Services, performs a variety of probation department functions for the 1st District Court. Employment Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, counseling or closely related area. Experience: 1 to 3 years of prior experience in criminal justice, counseling, case management or law enforcement or related capacity a plus. Other Requirements: Must sign a Monroe County Court Employee model code of conduct. Must become a member of the Michigan Association of District Court Probation Officers (MADCPO) within the first year of employment and renew annually. Obtain & maintain Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) certification Must take the L.E.I.N certification test & be fingerprinted. Must possess a valid driver's license.

The employee will be responsible for a variety of job functions related to offenders, coaching to help those under supervision address their needs and learn new skills that lead to a more prosocial lifestyle and ultimately protection of the public. These responsibilities include, but not limited to, the preparation of background reports on offenders convicted in Circuit Court which will be utilized to determine sentences; supervision of offenders placed on community supervision through Court ordered probation or parole from a state correctional facility. The employee will be required to supervise a caseload of offenders, which may include but is not limited to: sex offenders, offenders placed on a variety of electronic monitoring devices including Global Positioning System (GPS), gender specific, mentally ill, Interstate Compact, or other specialized caseloads as designated by the Deputy Director of Field Operations. The employee may be assigned to act as an embedded agent assigned to a local law enforcement agency, an Institutional Parole Agent, or an Internet Crimes Against Children Agent (ICAC). The employee will follow policy, procedures, Director Office Memorandums (DOM) and Guiding Principles of the Department of Corrections in order to meet the goals of the Department. This is a position in which the incumbent has regular unsupervised access to and direct contact with probationers, or parolees, and is a DART (Drug/Alcohol Test Designated) position in accordance with Civil Service Rules. Some positions assigned as Institutional Parole Agents may have regular unsupervised access to and direct contact with prisoners more than 50% of the time. Considerable independent judgement is required to carry out assignments that have significant impact on services or programs. This position will be located at the location below: Macomb Probation 32 Market Street Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 View job specification here. View position description here. The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here. Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, sociology, school social work, social work administration, education psychology, family relations, human services, or theology. Experience Parole/Probation Officer 9 No specific type or amount is required. Parole/Probation Officer 10 One year of professional experience working with adult offenders equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer 9. Parole/Probation Officer P11 Two years of professional experience working with adult offenders equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer, including one year equivalent to a Parole/Probation Officer 10.Parole/Probation Officer 9 Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and one year of Department of Corrections' experience. OR Education level typically acquired through the completion of high school and one year as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11 or Corrections Shift Supervisor 11; or, two years as a Corrections Field Services Assistant E10, Corrections Medical Unit Officer E10, Corrections Resident Representative E10, Corrections Security Representative E10, Corrections Transportation Officer E10, Resident Unit Officer E10, or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer E10; or, three years as a Corrections Medical Officer E9 or Corrections Officer E9. * Ability to conduct investigations, evaluate findings, and prepare reports. * Ability to work under stress and hazardous situations. * Ability to communicate effectively with others. * Ability to maintain favorable public relations. * Ability to operate a computer and maintain good computer skills. * Ability to write grammatical and accurate reports. * Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have possession of a valid driver's license and the availability of an automobile for business. * Agents must have a good driving record. Agents must own or have access to an automobile which is properly registered and insured. All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. (un-official or web based transcripts will not be accepted) If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at **************. The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation. REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form) New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.