Job Description

Position Details

This position is open until filled with a first review date of October 26 2026.

To be considered for the first screening your application must have been received

before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday October 25 2026 .

The Auburn Municipal Court is looking for a Probation Clerk to add to the team ! Be a part of the rewarding probation services division of Auburn Municipal Court. As part of the probation services team you will provide tools resources and support to the justice involved while promoting public safety and accountability to the community. There is a shared vision in the court to provide trust innovation and accessibility to court users and this extends to probation. Probation services will used evidence based practices and techniques to enforce court orders and provide options to clients.

This position performs confidential administrative and technical work in support of Municipal Court probation operations and staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to maintaining case files and records; processing court referrals and documents; entering and retrieving information from court and probation systems; synchronizing appointments and referrals; assisting with routine client inquiries; and providing general administrative support to Probation Officers and probation leadership. The position communicates with court personnel treatment providers community agencies and other justice-system partners to obtain and process information necessary to support probation operations. Matters requiring professional assessment interpretation of court orders compliance determinations case-management decisions or the exercise of probationary authority are referred to a Probation Officer or supervisor.

IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT INFORMATION: The City of Auburn is conducting this recruitment to establish a qualified hiring pool in anticipation of City Council consideration and approval of funding for this position as part of the Citys budget process in September 2026.

Candidates may participate in the recruitment interview and selection process prior to final budget approval; however no appointment or offer of employment will be made unless and until the position and associated funding receive all required City approvals.

The resulting eligibility/hiring pool may be used to fill this position following approval and may also be used to fill similar vacancies as appropriate.

AUBURN MUNICIPAL COURT
The culture at Auburn Municipal Court is one founded on respect teamwork excellence communication and purpose. We understand and embrace the value of each employee for their unique perspectives experiences and knowledge. We promote staff growth and development through training and education along with supportive leadership. Your hard work and dedication will not go unrecognized.

WORKING IN AUBURN
The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government with a City Council of seven at-large members. The management team at the City of Auburn includes the Mayor and nine Department Directors from the following departments: Administration Community Development Finance Human Resources Innovation & Technology Legal Parks & Arts & Recreation Police and Public Works. With a mission to improve the lives of Auburn residents promote diversity and support economic growth Team Auburn is a great place to work!

Primary Duties

In this job you will:

• Provide administrative and technical support to probation staff in the day-to-day operation of Municipal Court probation services.
• Enter update verify and retrieve information in court probation criminal justice and other authorized information systems; maintains electronic records case notes reports spreadsheets and tracking tools.
• Monitor individuals assigned to monitored probation in accordance with established procedures; reviews court orders and authorized records tracks and documents compliance and reports potential non-compliance to probation staff and the Court as appropriate.
• Assist with drug and alcohol testing processes and related documentation in accordance with established procedures training and safety requirements.

While these are some of the duties and responsibilities of this position please CLICK HERE to view the full job description.

Minimum Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Graduation from High school or equivalent

AND

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative court legal criminal justice social-service case-support or closely related experience involving public contact records data systems or detailed case/document processing.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid Washington state drivers license without pending risk of loss at time of appointment.

NOTE: This position will be required to be fingerprinted and complete the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department (per Washington State Patrol ACCESS unit).

Additional Information

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN

• Competitive salary
• Excellent medical dental and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 12 days of paid vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA ( tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

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