Municipal Court Probation Officer I

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

. Complete intake procedures by reviewing probationers’ background information, interviewing probationers, and assessing risk and needs .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $42,972 - $66,684 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in monitoring probation cases, conducting interviews, and assessing risk and needs while ensuring compliance with court orders. Maintains strong relationships with various stakeholders and stays informed on relevant laws and policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Court Monitoring Specialist (CMS) CertificationProbation Case ManagementRisk AssessmentCompliance MonitoringProfessional Development

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Hard Skills

Intake ProceduresDocumentationFile MaintenancePaperwork ProcessingUrine Sample CollectionRisk AssessmentCourt Testimony

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Driver's LicenseBachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

ProbationCourt OrdersDrug Testing StandardsState and Federal RegulationsCommunity Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete intake procedures by reviewing probationers’ background information, interviewing probationers, and assessing risk and needs
Monitor probation cases and communicate with associated departments/agencies to help ensure compliance with court orders
Complete administrative tasks, documentation, file maintenance, and paperwork processing
Collect, store, and dispose of urine samples in accordance with applicable state and federal drug testing standards and departmental policies
Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers, departments, divisions, agencies, and community resources
Attend court hearings to provide testimony and gather referrals and pertinent information
Participate in professional development and maintain knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Driver’s license
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Must be at least 21 years of age
No felony convictions or misdemeanors of moral turpitude, including but not limited to domestic violence or theft
Ability to obtain a Court Monitoring Specialist (CMS) certification within one year of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
Generous paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave
Court Monitoring Specialist certification has no financial cost to the employee