Probation Enforcement Officer

About the job Probation Enforcement Officer

The Lyon County Department of Community Corrections is now hiring for a full time Probation Enforcement Officer . This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits including paid time off and health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Salary starts at $25.00 / hr.

The Probation Enforcement Officer will enforce the terms and conditions of probation. This position investigates and arrests probation absconders, conducts criminal investigations, and performs drug tests, surveillance, and high-risk home visits. This position often operates during non-traditional working hours and weekends. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have strong verbal and written communication skills. The Probation Enforcement Officer must have and maintain a valid Kansas Class C drivers license and be certified by the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. Applicants with a bachelors degree in a related field will be preferred, but four years of law enforcement experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelors degree.

Successful candidate(s) will be required to pass pre-employment tests including a background check, physical exams, and drug screen prior to hire.

Candidates may apply online at Please contact Lyon County Human Resources at (620) 341-3252 with any questions.

Lyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to our job openings. Veterans Preference applies to all Lyon County positions. Please contact the Human Resources for a Veterans Preference Request Form if applicable.

Disclaimer : The above information on this announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employee assigned to this job.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

• JOB SUMMARY : This is a non-exempt position
• . This position is supervised by the Lyon County Sheriff, in consultation with the Director of Community Corrections, and involves the enforcement of terms and conditions of probation during nontraditional working hours and weekends.

The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities set forth herein may be revised from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs and the changing requirements for this position.

Employees hired after August 2018 : Lyon County understands that a job analysis is being completed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One of the outcomes of the job analysis is the determination of one or more job specific tests that will either qualify or disqualify the post-offer or post-employment (fit for duty) candidate for the position.

For the Classification Series of LYON COUNTY : OFFICE PERSONNEL : The Company representative hereby acknowledges the following as valid physical requirements :

SAFE LIFTING CRITERIA :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : LIFT / CARRY :

Stand : O 10 lbs. or less : C

Walk : O 11-20 lbs. : F

Sit : O 21-50 lbs. : F

Handling : N 51-100 : N

Reach Outward : O Over 100 lbs. : N

Reach above shoulder : O Push / Pull :

Climb : O 12 lbs. or less : C

Crawl : O 13-25 lbs. : F

Squat or kneel : O 26-40 lbs. : O

Bend : O 41-100 lbs. : N

N (not applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+hrs / day).

F (frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5+hrs / day).

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs. per day.)

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination, and drug / alcohol screening prior to employment .

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.