Probation Officer

Adult Probation Officer PROBATION OFFICER ** ** JOB DESCRIPTION: This position includes supervision of adult offenders who have been placed on community control sanctions by the Common Pleas Court following conviction of one or more criminal felony offenses or who have been placed on Intervention in Lieu of Conviction. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Regular meetings and contract with offenders, both in the office, field, and other community locations such as correctional and/or treatment facilities. - Development of case plans in conjunction with offenders to address high need areas and identified risk factors. - Utilization of evidence based supervision practices to facilitate behavioral changes - Monitor and document offender's supervision progress. - Enforce offender's compliance with court orders. - Conduct pre-sentence investigations and submit PSI reports to the presiding Judge. - Investigate and verify information provided by offenders when appropriate. - Conduct ORAS assessments - Prepare written probation violation reports and/or Probation Violation waivers. - Conduct drug screens or monitor drug screening of offenders - Transport offenders to correctional and/or treatment facilities. - Testify in various court hearings. - Caseload is dependent upon classification of probationers (low risk, medium risk, high risk, and special needs). - The position requires some evening and weekend hours, although minimal. - This position reports directly to the Chief Probation Officer of the Common Pleas Court. DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. The Chief Probation Officer of the Marion County Adult Probation Department has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from accredited educational institution in the field of criminal justice, criminology, psychology, or related field; or associate degree with two or more years of experience in criminal justice, criminology, social services, case management, counseling or related field. Previous experience in basic keyboarding required. Strong typing and computer skills a must. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, etc. Computer database knowledge preferred. Proficiency in record keeping and report writing. Strong understanding of the legal processes of the Criminal Justice System. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Pre-employment screening required including employment reference, criminal background check, and possibly drug testing and skills testing. Candidate will be required to successfully complete the Probation Officer Academy Training within the first year of employment. Strong problem solving skills. Positions that are of a specialized area must possess a basic understanding of the caseload in which they are specialized Probation Officer experience preferred. This position is regularly exposed to sensitive information and the Incumbent is required to keep any such information strictly confidential. ORAS certification required within probationary period. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, no prohibition against carrying fir