WASHINGTON COUNTY

DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The Washington County District Attorney is seeking a full-time Assistant District Attorney for the Juvenile Court Division.  This position is responsible for prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases involving juveniles. The successful applicant will work closely with the staff of Juvenile Court, the Juvenile Probation Office, local school representatives, and various agencies to ensure that the community is protected and the interests of the juvenile are served.

The Assistant District Attorney shall perform professional legal work in the evaluation, processing, and prosecution of criminal cases to a fair and just disposition in the Washington County Juvenile Court system. The Assistant District Attorney will develop trial strategy for cases, determine sentence recommendations, and attend various court calendars.  The Assistant District Attorney will be responsible for ascertaining the facts of the case, working closely with law enforcement, secure expert testimony and prepare witnesses for trial.  The ideal candidate must be proficient in legal research and be able to communicate effectively.  The ability to work independently and in a team setting when needed is also necessary. 

Minimum requirements include being in good standing and admitted to practice before the Bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits, offering an exciting opportunity to gain valuable legal experience while serving Washington County. Starting salary of $77,554.

Submit cover letter and resume to:

Washington County District Attorney’s Office
Attn: Kelly Walsh
26 South Main St.
Washington, PA 15301
kelly.walsh@co.washington.pa.us

Applicants must be able to clear a criminal background check, a reference check, provide clearances and pass post pre-employment physical requirements.  

EOE

WASHINGTON COUNTY

PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER – TRIAL ATTORNEY

The Washington County Public Defender’s office is seeking to hire a FT Assistant Public Defender – Trial Attorney to represent indigent defendants at all criminal proceedings.

A Juris Doctor Degree and a license to practice law in Pennsylvania (member of the Pennsylvania Bar) are required, as is prior experience as an attorney.  A thorough knowledge of the law, the court system and legal proceedings is essential, as is the ability to perform legal research.  The incumbent must remain current in the law through continuing education.  The incumbent will deal directly with inmates, frequently in the Correctional Facility, and must be aware of the physical risks that may be involved. Computer skills are necessary.

Starting salary - $77,254

Benefits available after 90-days

Please apply by completing an application found at www.washingtoncopa.gov

Applicants must be able to clear a criminal background check, a reference check, provide clearances and pass post pre-employment physical requirements.

EOE

Washington County Court of Common Pleas
27^th Judicial District of Pennsylvania

Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) Coordinator

Posting Date:   June 30, 2026

            The Court of Common Pleas is hiring a part-time CJAB Coordinator. The CJAB Coordinator provides administrative support for the operation of the Washington County Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB).  The Coordinator works with the Court, County, and criminal justice offices to evaluate and enhance the criminal justice system.  This position is within the Court Administration Department. The Coordinator reports directly to the CJAB Chair and the District Court Administrator.

            The Coordinator schedules and organizes meetings, attends conferences, and assists in setting strategic priorities.  A general understanding of the functioning  of the criminal justice system is essential, as well as the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.

            A bachelor’s degree is required. Two years of criminal justice related experience is preferred, but not required.

            This is a part-time contract position.  The Coordinator is expected to work approximately two (2) days per week, on average.  Compensation shall be provided at the rate of $2,500 per month ($30,000 annually) in accordance with an annual contract.  As an independent contractor, this position is not eligible for employee benefits.

            Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and Washington County employment application directly to the District Court Administrator at: daniel.buzard@washingtoncourts.us

District Court Administrator

Washington County Courthouse – Suite 1003

One South Main Street

Washington, PA 15301

Washington County Court of Common Pleas

27^th Judicial District of Pennsylvania

Treatment Courts Coordinator

Posting Date:  June 30, 2026

            The Court of Common Pleas is hiring a full-time Treatment Courts Coordinator.  The Treatment Courts Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and monitoring the non-judicial activities of the treatment courts program (Drug Treatment Court, DUI Treatment Court, Mental Health Treatment Court, and Veterans Treatment Court).  This position is within the Court Administration Department.  The Coordinator reports directly to the President Judge and the District Court Administrator. 

            The Coordinator facilitates the referral process, schedules all court hearings/graduation ceremonies, and coordinates precourt staff meetings to ensure the team evaluates participant progress efficiently. The Coordinator acts as the central point of contact, ensuring relevant case updates are communicated clearly between all team members. The Coordinator ensures the program’s compliance with best practices, develops grant applications, and pursues other needed resources required to optimize outcomes. A thorough understanding of the interrelationship among the courts, law enforcement, corrections, and substance abuse treatment programs is essential.

            A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or a closely related behavioral science field is required, along with at least five years of experience in the criminal justice system, including direct work with the courts.  Additional experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required. 

            Compensation shall be provided at the rate of $73,500 annually, with standard Washington County employee benefits.

            Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and a Washington County employment application directly to the District Court Administrator at: daniel.buzard@washingtoncourts.us

District Court Administrator

Washington County Courthouse – Suite 1003

One South Main Street

Washington, PA 15301

WASHINGTON COUNTY PROBATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:

PART TIME PROBATION MONITOR & 

PART TIME BOOKING CENTER MONITOR

 POSITION

The Washington County Court of Common Pleas/ Probation Services Department are seeking to hire part-time Booking Center Monitor and part-time Probation Monitor Positions.  The Booking Center Monitor positions are responsible for completing tasks in all facets of the Booking Center operation during their shift; ensuring proper and correct criminal history recording and transmission; handle protected information and comply with auditing requirements and the Criminal History Records Information Act (CHRIA). The Probation Monitor position requirements include tasks related to drug testing collections and electronic monitoring hook-ups, equipment replacement, scheduling, and any other electronic monitoring duties. 

If considered for a Probation Monitor Position other job factors may be required, such as working non-traditional shifts, using computer-based systems, and dealing with offenders and victims within the criminal justice system.  A bachelor’s degree is preferred; however, an associate’s degree or a reliable work history may be considered.  Applicants must be able to pass child clearances, a criminal background check, and a physical, which includes drug screening. Applicants must have limited restrictions on hours and be prepared to work nights and weekends.  Applicants should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, and in general be comfortable with computer-based applications.

Applicants must have limited restrictions for hours and 

be prepared to work nights and weekends.

$16.95 per hour to start

Vacation after one (1) year

Please apply by completing an application found at www.washingtoncopa.gov

Applicants must be able to clear a criminal background check, a reference check and pass post pre-employment physical requirements.

EOE

WASHINGTON COUNTY 

PROBATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:

Courts Collections Officer

The Washington County Probation Services Department is seeking to hire a full-time Courts Collections Officer.  Work involves the ability to communicate effectively in person, computer skills, learning aspects of the criminal justice system, court orders, and sentencing options.  Involvement with statewide criminal justice databases, and general collection of fines, costs, and monetary functions occurs daily. Specific attention to court orders and entering information into established databases is required.  

Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior. Assignments and day-to-day work are very policy driven and carried out in accordance with general work instructions, including established practices and procedures, and applicable legal standards or regulations.  A final offer of employment is contingent on the applicant passing a full background investigation, psychological assessment, required clearances, drug screen, and post-employment physical requirements. 

This employment is office related work.  It is primarily performed in an office setting that is secure, proper financial, and money collection procedures are strictly followed.   

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Resume
2. County Employment Application

PLEASE SUBMIT THE AFOREMENTIONED DIRECTLY TO:

Jon Ridge

Probation Services Director 

29 West Cherry Ave., Suite 413

Family Court Center

Washington, PA 15301

Jon.ridge@washingtoncourts.us 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION IS July 27, 2026. APPLICANTS SHOULD ALSO COMPLETE A WASHINGTON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT: www.washingtoncopa.gov 

WASHINGTON COUNTY

PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR:

LEGAL SECRETARY

The Washington County Public Defender’s office is seeking to hire a FT Legal Secretary.  This position requires strong clerical skills, previous experience working in a legal setting is desired.

A high school diploma or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience.  Computer and strong interpersonal skills are necessary.

Start - $24.927 per hour (32.5 hours per week)

Benefits available on the 1^st of the month after start date.

Six (6) month probationary period

Please apply by Wednesday, July 29, 2026 by completing an application found at www.washingtoncopa.gov

Applicants must be able to clear a criminal background check, a reference check and pass pre-employment physical requirements.

EOE

Washington County Controller’s office 

AUDITOR

The Washington County Controller’s Office is seeking to hire an Auditor to perform program audits including hotel tax audits to determine compliance with legal requirements and standard bookkeeping procedures and to assist on audits of Magisterial District Judge offices and other County offices.   

A Bachelor’s Degree is Accounting or related field is required along with six (6) months prior auditing experience.  Must possess knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.  Computer skills, particularly related to auditing computer generated records are necessary.

Salary - $52,269.64 

Benefits available 1^st of the following month from start

Please apply by Wednesday, July 29, 2026 

by completing an application found at 

www.washingtoncopa.gov  

Applicants must be able to clear a criminal background check, a reference check, provide clearances and pass post pre-employment physical requirements.

EOE

WASHINGTON COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

27^TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

PROBATION OFFICER 1

POSITION:             Probation Officer 1

DEPARTMENT:       Probation Services Department

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Washington County Probation Services Department is seeking to hire a full-time Probation Officer I within the Adult Division. This is criminal justice work at the full performance level. Work involves investigating and supervising adult offenders in the community. Assignments and day-to-day work are very policy driven and carried out in accordance with general work instructions, including established probation practices and procedures, and applicable legal standards or regulations. Work may involve exposure to unpredictable conditions; applicants will be required to pass defensive tactics training, intermediate weapons training, and the firearms certification process within six months of hire. A final offer of employment is contingent on the applicant passing a full background investigation, psychological assessment, required clearances, drug screen, and pre-employment physical requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree is required for this position attained through an accredited college or university with major coursework in the social sciences, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Washington County job application (www.washingtoncopa.gov)

COMPENSATION

Starting Salary - $51,958.40

PLEASE SUBMITTHE AFOREMENTIONED DIRECTLYTO:

Dan Buzard, District Court Administrator         daniel.buzard@washingtoncourts.us

BHDS Early Intervention Coordinator 

The County of Washington Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Department is seeking applicants for the position of Early Intervention Coordinator.  The starting salary for the position is $42,727.42 with a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution, wellness benefits/activities for both employees and their families, paid time off (vacation and sick) and employee assistance program (EAP).  The hours for the position are 8:30-4:30 Monday thru Friday (rare occasion for evening work) with minimal travel needed.

• Responsible for training and community outreach & education.

• Helps children between the ages of birth to 3 years of age with developmental concerns to receive services free of charge.

• Administrative role, including monitoring and coordinating the community services for the families enrolled in the Early Intervention program.

• Works closely with the Early Intervention providers, community members and families enrolled in the Early Intervention program.

• Responsible for coordinating parent-child interactive meetings/events, along with outreach throughout Washington County.

• Works closely with Office of Developmental and Early Learning (OCDEL) for monitoring and evaluations of the providers of the Early Intervention services in the county. 

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

Two years of professional level experience in the field of intellectual disabilities; and a bachelor’s degree OR any equivalent combination of experience and training.

How to Apply

Applications will only be accepted online at www.employment.pa.gov by Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MH PROGRAM SPECIALIST 2

(COMPLEX CARE MANAGER)

The County of Washington Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Department is seeking applicants for the position of Mental Health Program Specialist 2 (Complex Care Manager).  The starting salary for the position is $49,863.50 with a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution, and wellness benefits/activities for both employees and their families. 

The position is responsible for assisting in the development of policies and procedures related to complex cases, ensuring the state process for complex cases is followed and attending and co-facilitating inter-agency team meetings regarding difficult and/or complex cases. The position is also responsible for assisting in oversight/coordination of Special Projects and implementation of their service delivery, as well as, tracking data, analyzing data and writing reports based on outcomes from the delivery of services and wellness of those with complex mental health needs.

The position requires responsibility and high-level problem-solving skills when working with others, including, but not limited to, individuals, families, community providers, courts, correctional facility, hospitals, the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Educational System, Children & Youth Services (CYS) and the Drug and Alcohol Commission.

One (1) year as a County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 OR Three (3) years of professional level experience in the field of mental health and a bachelor’s degree is required OR any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Applications will only be accepted online at www.employment.pa.gov by Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Please contact the Washington County Human Resources Department with questions about the position at 724-229-5930.  

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.