Probation Officer

54-A DISTRICT COURT 124 W.

Michigan Ave., 6th Floor City Hall, Lansing, MI 48933 DISTRICT JUDGES Court Administrator STACIA BUCHANAN CYNTHIA M.

WARD KRISTEN D.

SIMMONS TONY FLORES ANETHIA O.

BREWER Magistrate LAURA A.

MILLMORE CINDY FAULKNER JOB VACANCY POSTING Position: PROBATION OFFICER Status: Full Time, Permanent, Bargaining Unit (Teamsters 243) Starting Salary: $56,746; increase at 6 months, then annually Benefits: Includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefit.

The 54-A District Court is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time probation officer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a caseload of misdemeanor offenders ordered to a term of probation.

Under the general supervision of the Chief Probation Officer, the work is performed with considerable independence, consistent with general principles, practices, and statutes governing probation.

Examples of Duties:

• Conduct pre-sentence interviews and/or substance abuse assessments; prepare reports and recommendations for sentencing based on the individual’s personal, social, education, employment, substance abuse, mental health, and criminal histories.
• Meet with probationers to review terms and conditions of probation; monitor compliance.
• Skilled in interviewing and working with distressed people under adverse conditions.
• Provide appropriate referrals to agencies and community resources.
• Confirm enrollment and monitor progress in programs ordered as a condition of probation, including substance abuse treatment, community service, educational courses, and related activities.
• Prepare arraignments and bench warrants for violations; testify at violation hearings.
• Record and maintain detailed case information in the case management system (JIS) and related databases used by the court.
• Serve as back-up court officer for judges, providing security, inmate transport, and docket management.
• May be required to administer a PBT (portable breath test) to court clients.
• Other duties and training as assigned. Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Possess a CCJP (Certified Criminal Justice Professional Certification/License) or an equivalent credential accepted by the State of Michigan or be willing to obtain within two years of hire.
• One-year professional experience as a Probation Officer or case management experience in a related field.
• LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) certification within three months of hire.
• Release of information for criminal background and employment history checks.
• Valid driver license. Shift & Hours of Work: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, carrying, bending, lifting, sitting for considerable periods of time, talking, pushing, finger dexterity, lift up to 40 lbs., and perform repetitive hand/arm movements. To Apply: Submit a 54-A District Court employment application*, resume and cover letter to: Anethia Brewer, Court Administrator 54-A District Court 124 W. Michigan Ave., 6th Floor Lansing, Michigan 48933 *Applications forms are available on-line at www.lansingmi.gov/181/54-A-District-Court. Applications must be downloaded and mailed to the above address, emailed to [email protected], or faxed to (517) 483-4478. If you need disability-related accommodation, please contact the 54-A District Court at (517) 483- 4538. Deadline to Apply: May 8, 2026 The 54-A District Court is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its policies or practices on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, height, weight, disability, marital status, political orientation, or on the basis of another’s membership in any other state or federally recognized protected class.