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Salary: $23.92 - $33.49 Hourly
Location : New Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14212-0826
Department: Public Services
Division: Misdemeanor Probation
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $23.92 - $33.49
Pay Grade: N37 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A MISDEMEANOR & PROBATION SPECIALIST
The role of Misdemeanor Probation Specialist involves interviewing and supervisory work with offenders assigned to the County Probation Section.
Essential Job Functions
Performs intake interviews to verify information and establish goals. Conducts monthly follow up interviews to document progress or lack thereof. Knowledge of the criminal justice system, court processes and legal procedure. Attends and testifies during legal proceedings. Communicates observations and recommendations to the Court regarding the probation conditions and alleged violations. Instructs probationers regarding court-ordered requirements and conditions of probation and provides referrals to appropriate agencies. Monitors probationers' activities pertaining to conduct and prepares violations of probation when appropriate. Ensures that the probationer is maintaining all the conditions of probation and meeting all financial obligations as court ordered. Verifies compliance/non-compliance and reports back to the Courts. Prepares and completes applicable and required forms, reports, and memoranda. Ability to maintain a thoroughly documented case load of 180-300 cases while multi-tasking between interviews, preparing documents and answering phone calls. Possess strong interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively interact and communicate with a diverse population and wide range of people. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of penal rules and regulations and jail procedures.
• Knowledge of skillful interview techniques.
• Knowledge of court procedures and court appearance scheduling as it relates to first appearance, preliminary hearings, arraignments, and trials.
• Knowledge of the laws and procedures relating to maintenance of confidential court records.
• Knowledge of skillful interviewing techniques.
• Ability to become familiar with criminal justice agencies and applicable community resources.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with court and law enforcement personnel and officials, other employees, and the general public.
• The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively verbal, written, and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree with major course work in criminology/paralegal or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years' investigative, criminal justice/paralegal, or related experience. Computer entry experience preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Possession of a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

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Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

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Which best describes the years of experience you have in investigative, criminal justice/paralegal, or related experience?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05
Do you have computer entry experience?

• Yes
• No

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Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• No
• Yes

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Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

09
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

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Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

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Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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• Other

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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
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