Nez Perce County currently employs approximately 240 full & part-time employees in a wide variety of fields. We strive to attract, motivate and retain a diverse and engaged workforce to provide excellent service to the citizens of Nez Perce County.

PROBATION OFFICER

Full-time position with the Nez Perce County Justice Services Dept.   Hourly pay offered $19.70 - $23.18 DOE/DOQ, plus an exceptional benefits package including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical insurance and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave.  Primary duties ensure field based community-corrections work is accomplished for adults and adolescents.  Position manages adult and/or juvenile probation caseloads.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Justice Studies, Social Work or other closely related field; two years related work and/or volunteer experience; no felony or violent misdemeanor convictions; ability to communicate effectively; good physical condition; and willingness to work non-traditional hours and in a variety of work settings.  Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check and attend/complete the State of Idaho POST Academy for either Juvenile or Adult Probation Officers within twelve months of hire.

View complete job qualifications in the job description and cover letter linked below.  Completed Applications for Employment (also linked below) must be turned into the NPC Personnel Dept, 1225 Idaho Street, Lewiston, ID 83501 by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 26, 2018.   EOE and accords preference to qualifying veterans. 

• Print Only Version
• Fillable Field Version

Both the Application for Employment and the Authorization for Background, Reference and Credit Checks must be signed by the applicant.