Probation Tech

The U.S. Probation Office in Charlotte is seeking qualified applicants for the temporary part-time position of Probation Support Technician in our crime lab. This position provides clerical and technical support to the UA lab, remote monitoring program, cybercrime lab, and evidence tracking. The primary focus of the job is performing the requirements of offender drug testing and detection. Incumbent’s work affects the timeliness and accuracy of the probation office drug testing program and permits officers to focus their time on investigative and supervision duties.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
• Assist in performing chemical analysis for the detection of controlled substances
• Maintain appropriate records
• Certify the validity of toxicology results
• Enter test data in the appropriate databases
• Maintain paper and computerized records of urinalysis results and inform officers of test results
• Maintain and mail or transport tests and materials to laboratories for confirmation
• Record information for reports and investigations related to drug testing, including quality control procedures
• Assist in the maintenance of supplies, testing equipment, testing requirements, and laboratory organization
• Collect data and complete forms in support of the drug testing program, including reporting lab results, sending out samples, and retrieving results from the website
• Assist in the documentation of initial, compliance, investigative, and remote monitoring searches in the Safety and Information Reporting System (SIRS)
• Enter data in the Probation Case Management System (PACTS)
• Assist in the maintenance and documentation of seized property
• Operate various criminal justice, law enforcement, and probation automated systems
• Participate in ongoing training and development programs
• Perform other duties as assigned