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Kittitas County, Washington <br />• Obtain knowledge of each court's record system and procedures, i.e.: JIS, Enterprise Supervision, <br />Enterprise Justice, and ACCESS. <br />• Maintain positive communication with court clerks, judges, attorneys and law enforcement as directed. <br />• Maintain a good working knowledge of the court, its rules, regulations and any policy changes. <br />• Operate computer systems to retrieve data and enter data. <br />• Handle and maintain office contact with offenders and public in a professional manner. <br />• Respond to and answer questions from offenders and the community regarding probation as directed. <br />• Support clear Lines of communication with treatment agencies and courts. <br />• Develop knowledge of available departmental services to assist law enforcement, courts and <br />community agencies. <br />• Maintain the confidentiality of client records in contacts with the public and other agencies. <br />• Monitor the safety of co-workers when dealing with violent or aggressive offenders. <br />• Update skills through appropriate training to ensure the safety of self and others. <br />• Notify law enforcement agencies of safety issues to potentially hazardous situations. <br />OTHER FUNCTIONS: <br />• Attend training to improve existing skills and develop new skills. <br />• Participate actively in case staffing and performance reviews. <br />• Review existing policy and develop professional practices in probation and criminaljustice system <br />work. <br />• Attend and participate in professional associations. <br />• Maintain an appropriate professional attitude, appearance and participate in appropriate stress <br />reduction methods. <br />• Develop and expand skills for professional enhancements by Learning and observing probation officer <br />functions under direction by supervisor. <br />• Maintain WSP Access level 2 qualification through careful application and training. <br />• Function as the department's Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) as assigned by the Chief Probation <br />Officer. <br />This job description is a summary of the primary functions and expectations for this position. Additional <br />department -related duties maybe assigned as required. <br />MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS: <br />• High School Diploma or GED. <br />• Associate's Degree or at least two (2) years of higher -level education in Social Sciences, Psychology, <br />Sociology, or related field. <br />• Two (2) or more years' experience working in a confidential office setting. <br />• Valid Washington State Driver's License. <br />• A criminal history and background check will be performed on qualified applicants. Convictions may <br />preclude candidates from employment in certain circumstances. Factors such as seriousness of the <br />conduct, number of convictions, the place and manner in which the position will be performed, and <br />any verifiable information related to the candidate's rehabilitation, good conduct, work experience, <br />education, and training will be taken into consideration. <br />UIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: <br />Ability to communicate effectively, both in verbal and written form. <br />Ability to deal with potentially aggressive or hostile offenders and family members. <br />